Services
Curriculum Design and STEAM Integration
Transforming Traditional Content into Interdisciplinary Experiences: Modern education demands more than teaching subjects in isolation; it necessitates discovering the connections that unite them. Drawing on my Ph.D. in STEM Education and extensive experience in curriculum coaching, I assist institutions in designing engaging and rigorous learning experiences. I specialize in revealing opportunities for STEAM education in unexpected places—from the structural engineering of historical cathedrals to the physics of brass instruments—to foster a truly multidisciplinary classroom.
Custom Project-Based Learning (PBL) Units: Developing PBL modules that challenge students to tackle real-world complexities.
Engineering in the Classroom: Crafting approachable modules for non-engineering teachers, enabling them to incorporate technical design into general science curricula.
Multidisciplinary STEM Frameworks: Designing standards-aligned curricula that seamlessly 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 through effective curriculum coaching. My professional development sessions emphasize project-based learning, 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' is a critical skill for 21st-century learners, particularly in STEAM education. Assessing Professional Skills: I implement evidence-based tools for evaluating student teamwork and communication effectively. University Transition Strategy: I equip 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 through curriculum coaching. 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 tailored towards project-based learning strategies in STEAM education.
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.