my Experience
A Journey of Growth
A commitment to Impact
"The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery."
My Teaching Journey
2012 – PRESENT
General Science & Biology Teacher
PS/IS 163 — Brooklyn, NY
Teach Amplify Science and high school Life Science Biology curricula using inquiry-driven instructional practices aligned with NGSS and NYSSLS standards.
Achieved 100% passing rates on the Living Environment and Life Science Regents Examination for the past four consecutive years.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum Mapping & Unit Design: Designed and mapped inquiry-driven curricula integrating learning goals, differentiation, and AI technology integration.
Instructional Delivery & Implementation: Implemented student-centered instruction using facilitation, modeling, strategic questioning, scaffolding, and adaptive management to monitor engagement and foster a positive classroom culture.
AI Integration & Differentiated Instruction for SWDs and Advanced Learners: Integrated AI tools such as Khanmigo, MagicSchool AI, Manus, and Claude into everyday instruction to personalize learning and support the academic needs of diverse learners, including Students with Disabilities (SWDs) and advanced learners. Leveraged MTSS data and IEP goals to provide differentiated, scaffolded, and “just-in-time” instruction through visual supports, peer collaboration, and targeted interventions that promoted student independence, engagement, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving.
AI-Supported Instruction for MLLs/ELLs: Used AI tools such as MagicSchool and Khanmigo to support multilingual learners (MLLs/ELLs) through personalized learning, vocabulary support, translated resources, leveled texts, and visual aids. Used AI to help build background knowledge, improve access to grade-level content, support students’ home languages, and encourage student independence and participation.
Assessment & Data-Informed Practice: Drive continuous improvement through systematic assessment analysis, reflective teaching, collecting student feedback, and using data to inform instructional adjustments and iterative curriculum revision.
Student Portfolio & Artifact Management: Managed and organized diverse student artifacts, including written work, projects, multimedia, and collaborative products, for comprehensive portfolio review.
SEP 2007 - 2012
General Science Teacher — Grade 8
- Taught Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, Health Science, and Biology to Grade 8 students.
- Developed curriculum frameworks aligned with Intermediate Science Scope and Sequence standards and emerging NGSS instructional practices.
- Implemented inquiry-based labs and hands-on science investigations to increase student engagement
and achievement.