Services
Curriculum Design and STEAM Integration
Transforming Traditional Content into Interdisciplinary Experiences: Modern education requires more than teaching subjects in isolation; it requires finding the threads that connect them. Drawing on my Ph.D. in STEM Education and my extensive work in curriculum creation and revision, I help institutions design learning experiences that are both rigorous and engaging. I specialize in uncovering "STEAM" in unexpected places—from the structural engineering of historical cathedrals to the physics of brass instruments—to create a truly multidisciplinary classroom.
- Custom PBL Units: Developing Problem-Based Learning (PBL) modules that challenge students to solve real-world complexities.
- Engineering in the Classroom: Creating approachable modules for non-engineering teachers to integrate technical design into general science curricula.
- Multidisciplinary STEM Frameworks: Designing standards-aligned curricula that bridge the gap between Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and the Arts.
Faculty and Teacher Professional Development
Empowering Educators to Engineer Success: Great teaching is a skill that must be engineered and refined. As a Senior Lecturer at The Ohio State University and a past President of the Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO), I provide educators with the tools they need to foster a culture of inquiry and teamwork. My professional development sessions are grounded in peer-reviewed research and years of hands-on experience in high school and university settings
- Problem-Framing Mastery: Training teachers to move beyond "problem-solving" toward "problem-framing," a critical skill for 21st-century learners.
- Assessing Professional Skills: Implementing evidence-based tools for evaluating student teamwork and communication effectively.
- University Transition Strategy: Equipping secondary educators with strategies to prepare students for the specific rigors of first-year engineering programs.
Personalized "Bridge" Tutoring
Transitioning Students from High School to Higher Education: The gap between high school science and university-level engineering can be daunting. I serve as a "Bridge Coach," helping students navigate this transition with confidence. With expertise across nearly every science discipline—including Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science—I offer more than just tutoring; I provide a roadmap for long-term academic success.
- Engineering Fundamentals: Specialized coaching for students entering First-Year Engineering programs, focusing on design, documentation, and logic.
- Advanced Science Coaching: High-level support for AP Environmental Science, Physics, and Earth Sciences.
- Mentorship for Growth: Leveraging my experience as a STEP Mentor and faculty advisor to help students build self-efficacy and professional balance.