Passionate ESE/Biology Teacher that provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Able to teach face to face and virtually using multiple platforms. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating a fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrives in deadline-driven environments.
Created SC 2021 standard based lessons with embedded opportunities for inquiry and modeling. Communicated with students, parents, and other teachers. Partnered with Engineering Tomorrow in order to reinforce learning through engineering labs that helped solidly the concepts covered. Provided opportunities for remediation and enrichment.
2023 Golden Apple Finalist
2022 Ida S Baker High School Teacher of the Year
2021 Exceptional Educator
2020 Lee County Teacher of the Year Finalist
2010 Person of the Year :Honored by the State of New York, Suffolk County, The Town of Brookhaven and Save the Forge River.
2010: Suffolk County Volunteer of the Year, 3rd Legislative District
2009 William Floyd Chapter of the National Jr. Honor Society, Community Volunteer Award,
June 2010 World of Difference Award in recognition of exemplary community service.
Apples Mentor Teacher
KaganTrained (5 Day)
AVID Training (3 Day)
Mental Health Trained
CPR/First Aid/ AED Trained
Key Club Advisor
Sunshine Fund
Renaissance Lead
Bowling Coach
Biology 6-12
Middle Grades Science
ESE K-12
ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement