EDUCATION  
 
Antioch University New England​, Keene, NH 2018  
M.S. Environmental Studies, Science Teacher Certification (7-12 Life Sciences)  
Honors: ​Presidential Merit Scholarship, 2016-2017  
 
State University of New York at Potsdam​, Potsdam, NY 2011  
Bachelor of Arts, Biology  
Magna Cum Laude  
 
Finger Lakes Community College​, Canandaigua, NY 2009 
Associate of Science
 
 
TEACHING EXPERIENCE  
 
Science Teaching Intern ​Spring 2018  
Fall Mountain Regional High School, Langdon, NH  
• Craft and deliver challenging, exciting and inquiry-based science curriculum for three heterogeneous
biology classes.
• Volunteer assistant coach for track and field team (spring 2018).
 
High School Chemistry Substitute Teacher ​Spring 2017 
Fall Mountain Regional High School, Langdon, NH  
• Brought a student-centered learning approach to chemistry classes while following plans created by
teacher.

K-12 Substitute Teacher ​2017-2018

Fall Mountain Regional School District, Langdon, NH
• Followed lesson plans as instructed by teacher. When no plans were left, taught original hands-on,
minds-on lessons that engaged and enlivened students.

Environmental Educator 2016-2017  

The Caterpillar Lab, Keene, NH  
• Created original curriculum that connects the abstract world of chemical signaling and pheromones of
native eastern tent caterpillars to teenagers everyday lives.
• Highlighted on New Hampshire Chronicle television series, highlighting native biodiversity.
 
Conservation Steward & Educator ​2014-2015  
New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Victor, NY  
• Designed and implemented environmental education materials and events at Ganondagan State
Historic Site, including the first conservation program for middle and high school students.
• Mentored and supervised high school conservation intern, helped her to develop her own professional
goals while guiding her learning of important conservation skills such as GIS and grant writing.
 
Direct Support Professional ​2009-2015 
Heritage Christian Services, Webster, NY  
• Worked with a team of direct support professionals and educators to empower individuals with
developmental disabilities and increase skills needed for independent living, which led to one
individual moving to a more independent living environment.
 
K-12 Substitute Teacher ​2013-2015 
Williamson Central School, Williamson, NY  
• Developed and taught original hands-on, minds-on student-centered, and problem-based lessons in all
subject areas when substitute plans were not available.
 
Biology Peer Content Tutor ​2010-2011 
State University of New York, Potsdam, NY  
• Tutored several failing students, helping them achieve a passing final grade in human biology and
general biology courses.
 
Camp Counselor & Program Director ​2008 
Camp Vick, Sandusky, NY  
• Developed challenging and playful activities for children ages 7-16 to introduce them to the natural
world.
• Returned as a volunteer program director during the summer seasons of 2009, 2010 and 2013.

 
HOBBIES/INTERESTS I WOULD LOVE TO TEACH AND COACH 
 
Running  
• Volunteer assistant coach for Fall Mountain Track and Field, Spring 2018.
• Flat Rock 17K, Sehgahunda Trail Marathon, Spring 2018.
• Division III SUNY Potsdam Cross Country Team (All-Academic Team).
 
Backpacking  
• Hiked thousands of miles along the Appalachian Trail, the Northville-Placid Trail, the Finger Lakes
Trail, and the Adirondack High Peaks.
 
Music  
• Play mandolin, violin, guitar and sing.