Kathleen Li

Experience

1. Biology Chemistry Teacher

   Phoenix Charter Academy Network

   Aug 2018 — Present · Chelsea, MA, US

   Developed and delivered asynchronous, project-based learning curriculum, aligned to competencies and restorative justice for high school Biology, Chemistry, English Language Development, and Math classesPracticed mastery-based grading, project-based instruction, and integration of social-emotional metacognitive competencies into standards and content taught for co-taught classes, with continual refinement of personal teaching practices alongside coaching other teachersWorked extensively with English Language Learners (~65% of the student body), developed SEI practices to scaffold and care for students\' acquisition of English language skillsDelivered year-long professional development for teachers on Keys to Vocabulary Routine (2021-22)Led Science Team in developing 5E practices and in writing a report comparing school competencies vs. NGSS Science and Engineering practices, identifying gaps and areas for growth (2020-21)Director of Summer Academy English Language Development program (Summer 2019)

Education

• Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

  Master of Education - MEd, Curriculum and Instruction in Science Teaching

  2019

• Tufts University

  Bachelor's degree, English (Major); Biology (Major); Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Minor)

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Community Outreach
• Tutoring
• Leadership
• Curriculum Development
• Youth Development
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Elisa
• Research
• Western Blotting
• Public Speaking
• Writing
• Mentoring
• Cell Culture
• English as a Second Language (Esl)
• Teaching
• English Literature
• Pcr