Resume

Technology Teacher

Thomas Jefferson Middle School • Winston-Salem, NC 

• Design immersive, project-based STEAM learning experiences rooted in curiosity and user-centered thinking

• Conduct student interviews, observe learning behaviors, and use insights to shape more intuitive instructional designs

• Create digital learning materials and interactive tools that blend creativity with clarity

• Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility practices to make sure every learner feels supported and capable

• Lead makerspace programming where students prototype, tinker, test, and iterate—mirroring real design processes

• Advisor of Makers Club, empowering students to turn imaginative ideas into functional creations
   

2012-2022

STEAM Educator • Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST Facilitator) • FabLab Coordinator

Washington Junior High School • Bentonville, AR 

• Designed interdisciplinary STEAM and pre-engineering curricula infused with design thinking, real world problem solving, and creative exploration

• Built and ran the school’s FabLab—a creative playground supporting 3D printing, CAD, and more

• Developed systems, safety programs, and step-by-step guides to empower students in the makerspace.

• Created prototypes of learning tools, tested them with students, refined them through feedback, and shared them district wide

• Collaborated with community partners and SMEs to bring real engineering and design challenges into the classroom

• Used data, observation, and learner feedback to continually evolve and improve learning experiences.