Education

Master of Education, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA June, 2009
Concentration: Technology, Innovation, and Education

Bachelor of Science, Yale University, New Haven, CT May, 2002
Major: Computer Science Concentration: Teacher Preparation (Math)

Employment

Software Developer, CAST (2009 - Present)
Consulting (2009)
  • Scholastic - Analyzed math questions for suitability on computerized tests
  • Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative - Designing a computer game to promote ethics
  • Widener Library - Designing a tool for displaying and navigating rare manuscripts online
    • Teaching Fellow, Harvard Graduate School of Education (2008 – 2009)
  • T-522: Educational Software Project Design
  • T-560: Universal Design for Learning
    • Math / Computer Science Teacher (7-12)
  • Department of Defense Schools (2003 – 2008)
  • Staples High School Westport, CT (2002 – 2003)
    • Programmer, Yale Information Technology Services (2002)
    Counselor, Yale Summer Programs (2001)
    Computing Assistant, Yale Academic Media & Technology (1999 – 2002)
  • Technical support, Unix Consultant, College Coordinator

    • Leadership / Activities

    Mathematics Department Chair (2007 - 2008)
  • Observing and mentoring new math teachers
  • Coordinating grade-level and school wide math competitions (2006 - 2008)
    • Senior Class Advisor (2005 - 2008)
  • Designed and led college workshops; academic counseling; graduation ceremony and dinner
    • School Webmaster (2003 - 2008)
  • Designed pages according to Section 508 Accessibility Guidelines
    • PTO Treasurer (2004 - 2007)
    Professional Development Workshops (2003 - 2008)
  • Developing web pages
  • Using web pages to support instruction and school/home communication
  • Using SISMail to communicate with parents
  • Advanced Outlook tools: mail merge and mailing lists
    • Brass., a brass quintet (1998 – 2002)
  • Founding Member, Tubist
    • Boy Scouts of America (1992 – 1998)
  • Eagle Scout, Senior Patrol Leader

    • Awards / Skills

    Harvard University Leadership in Education Award 2008
    Yale University Cum Laude 2002
    Yale University Distinction in the Major 2002
    Consortium for Excellence in Teacher Education Award 2002
    Principal Appreciation Awards 2003 - 2008
    CompTIA A+ Certified
    Cisco Certified Academy Instructor
    SISMail © 2006 - A tool supporting school-home communication - Designer
    Technical Skills
  • Java, Wicket, Javascript, HTML/CSS, Coldfusion, PHP, SQL, C, Perl, MS Office, Adobe Suite