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Brigid Esposito
CLARENDON HILLS,IL
Summary
Dynamic high school educator with a proven track record teaching students at Fenwick High School, excelling in teaching AP physics, engineering, and STEM courses by fostering a culture of discovery. Skilled in curriculum development and student engagement, I leverage my empathy for diverse and exceptional learners to enhance educational outcomes. I have an Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements in mathematics, physics and chemistry, and have been working as a dual credit instructor (adjunct professor in the high school classroom) at Loyola University. I am committed to inspiring all students to master scientific principles and to help them develop the confidence to be exceptional scientific problem solvers. In the next part of my career, I am hoping to leverage my classroom experiences to lead in areas of curriculum development and supporting students with special needs (by earning an LBS-1 certification).
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Fenwick High School
06.2004 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents to support learning. Provided supplemental support to students through office hours and zooms.
- Led physics group in the development and implementation of the Honors Physics and College Prep Physics Curriculum at Fenwick High School
- Taught College Prep Chemistry
- Initiated, planned, and trained for the new PLTW(Project Lead the Way) Principles of Engineering program. Established a New Engineering Curriculum at Fenwick High School under our principals leadership.
- Organized and coordinated day-long collegiate visits with upper level students to explore interdisciplinary connections between science and the humanities at the University of Notre Dame.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons in College Prep physics and AP Physics 1, 2, C Mechanics, and C Electricity and Magnetism earning strong scores, well above state averages.
- Additional experience teaching physical science, advanced mathematics, and chemistry.
- Taught analytical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Fostered positive and supportive classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into the humanities curricula. (Faith and Science)
- Coordinated STEM projects at local grade school and organized aviation field trips and engineering STEM career fairs for students.
- Coached math team events (Orals Coach)
- Served as mentor teacher and coach for newer faculty.
- Moderated Clubs: HOSA (Future health professionals), Aviation Club
Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Lab
Teacher Researcher
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Worked throughout the summer to support research initiatives around carbon dioxide reduction from thermochemical ethanol production
- Received professional development around alternative energies and developed a solar car project that has been used extensively in my summer middle school workshops and College Prep Physics Courses
High School Science and Math Teacher
St. Petersburg Catholic High School
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning and inquiry model to deepen subject mastery.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created a school-wide interdisciplinary two-day study on the Titanic, including a visit to the exhibition for all freshman students and activities in each academic discipline to complement the work.
- Coached girl's cross country and track
- Moderated clubs: Christian Living and French Club
Education
Master of Science - Applied Physics
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05-2013
Masters in Education - High School Science
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN07-2003
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering And Systems Science And Math
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2001
Skills
- Illinois professional educator license (will renew in 2029) Certified 9-12 Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
- Certified PLTW instructor for Principles of Engineering
- Adjunct (dual credit) instructor for calculus-based physics at Loyola University (Chicago)
- College Board AP Grader for Physics since 2017 (invited every year; participated 4 times)
- Conversant in French, Functional in German;
- Pursuing my LBS-1 (Special Education Certification) As a parent of a son with special needs, I have strong empathy and care for students with learning challenges and differences
- Recently appointed to serve as a Teacher Facilitator with the University of Notre Dame Faith and Science Initiative (McGrath Institute) and traveled to Krakow, Poland with this Initiative to Study Faith and Science
- Engaged with Faith Initiatives at Fenwick High School (March for Life adult leader, Friar Family Rosary, Leader over Zoom, attends daily mass when possible)
Interests
Timeline
Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Lab
Teacher Researcher
05.2007 - 08.2007
High School Science Teacher
Fenwick High School
06.2004 - Current
High School Science and Math Teacher
St. Petersburg Catholic High School
08.2001 - 05.2004
Master of Science - Applied Physics
DePaul University
Masters in Education - High School Science
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering And Systems Science And Math
Washington University in St Louis