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* Led high-potential youths in an entrepreneurial education pilot program (thirteen four-hour modules) aim to equip the next generation of leaders with 21st century skills, multimedia skills, and entrepreneur knowledge * Utilized offline technology (Open Learning Exchange eReaders and Raspberry Pis) in the classroom * Developed curriculum for the program in Cambridge and provide feedback and suggestions for the Isfara, Tajikistan Pilot by engaging in weekly curriculum development workshops and reflections after each module has been taught

Conducted qualitative and quantitative data analysis using Observer XT, Q, and education research methods on eye-movement, electrodermal, and video data collected as part of the Museum of Science Study with a purpose of understanding how to measure engagement (Project: Emotion and Thinking in Designed Informal Science Environments)

* Source, screen, and cultivate potential school leaders for the K-5 Charter Network * Analyze network-level data on parent surveys, academic programming and interventions, as well as assessment data

* Co-authored “Complex structure of engineered modular domains defining molecular interaction between ICAM-1 and integrin LFA-1,” published in Public Library of Science * Invested 20-40 hours a week in researching, drafting experiments, conducting experiments, and data/result analysis * Presented findings to research group consisting of mainly post-doctorates and Ph.D. students semesterly, and presented final findings at the Rawlings Cornell Presidential Research Scholar program’s Senior Expo

* Developed the 1st grade math curriculum and taught 24 first-graders in a self-contained classroom using blended learning techniques and programs such as ST Math, Investigations, Lexia Core 5, Guided Reading * Led students to grow an average of over a year as measured by the literacy assessment (STEP) * On the standardized assessment (MAP), students made above-average growth compared to peers nation-wide * Leadership: First Grade Teacher Mentor, Network Recruitment Leadership Team, and School Culture Club

* Coach teaching assistants and enrichment teachers primarily around student behavior management and culture-building * Serve as the campus LPAC coordinator and work to ensure compliance with state requirements for English Language Learners including entering, monitoring, exiting ELL students as well as manage the TELPAS assessments for ELL students * Serve as the campus testing coordinator and work to ensure district common assessments and NWEA MAP are held on time and with fidelity * Serve as the campus 504 coordinator * Serve as the campus RtI coordinator * Serve as the Wellness Director for the school and run programs around student, family and staff wellness through the three-year grant received * Work with community partners to secure and bring in resources to families and the school such as Trees for Houston, Houston Food Bank, Texas A&M, YMCA etc. * Run Parent Association meetings and fundraisers * Lead professional development for all staff * Model-teach literacy as well as math to support teachers

Activities and Societies: Student Advisory Board: Career Services

cum laude Activities and Societies: Rawlings Cornell Presidential Research Scholar