Educator. Builder. Community Leader.
Educator, tutor, and nonprofit founder with 7+ years of teaching experience in math, CS, and sciences. Cornell graduate combining classroom expertise with technical skills to make meaningful impact for students and communities.
The Journey
From high school volunteer to results-focused educator
The Beginning
Service & Discovery
Started tutoring classmates in CS, discovering a passion for helping students connect with challenging material. Volunteered with Sparrows Nest and Appalachia Service Project (referenced below under the Making Impact section), learning the impact of showing up for others.
Entrepreneurship
Building for Impact
Co-founded and scaled The Clover Project to donate 25+ tons of produce to food banks across the Hudson Valley. Built volunteer tracking systems and sustainable agricultural practices.
Cornell
Learning to Teach
Studied Computer Science, Applied Economics, and Agricultural Studies at Cornell while deepening my commitment to education. As Head Teaching Assistant for an upper-level business course, led a team of 5 TAs, developed lesson plans and assessments, and used data analytics to tailor instruction and improve student outcomes. Continued tutoring throughout, expanding from math into physics and advanced CS.
Today
In the Classroom
Substitute teacher across K-12 in a diverse district of 7,600+ students, leading full-class instruction in math, science, English, and social studies. Supporting students with IEPs and 504 plans through differentiated instruction. Continuing to tutor privately with students consistently improving from below 70% to the 85-100 range. Pursuing NYS certification in Mathematics Education while applying technical skills through freelance software development.
Professional Experience
Roles spanning education, nonprofit work, and software development.
Substitute Teacher
Arlington Central School District · 2024 - Present
Leading full-class instruction across K-12 in a diverse district, differentiating for IEPs/504s, building rapport across age groups and backgrounds.
Independent Tutor
Private Practice · 2018 - Present
K-12 tutoring specializing in math and science subjects. Consistently high success rates through personalized, adaptive teaching approaches.
Head Teaching Assistant
Cornell Dyson School · Aug 2022 - Jan 2024
Led team of 5 TAs for Farm Business Management course. Used data analytics to tailor lesson planning and improve student engagement and performance.
CEO & Co-Founder
The Clover Project · Feb 2019 - May 2023
Founded nonprofit farm organization fighting food insecurity. Donated 25+ tons of produce and built SQL volunteer tracking system. Now restructuring for national expansion.
Independent Nonprofit Consultant
Community Mindfulness Project · Jan 2025 - Jun 2025
Developed free, open-source nonprofit data analysis tools covering 1.8M+ organizations. Created digital board handbook and advised on strategic program development.
Software Engineer
Astral · Jun 2025 - Present
Building full-stack AI-powered web applications and web crawling automations for clients and the Astral platform.
Making Impact through Volunteering
Committed to serving communities and addressing critical needs
Recruiting volunteers and raising community awareness about Alzheimer's disease and research funding.
The Clover Project
25+ tons of fresh produce donated to food banks and families facing food insecurity across the Hudson Valley.
Home renovation and repair for low-income families in the lower Appalachian region.
Supporting families affected by cancer through produce donations, volunteer service, and fundraising.
Beyond Work
Staying active, engaged, and inspired
Running
Staying fit and clearing my mind on the trails
NY Rangers
Lifelong hockey fan and Rangers supporter
Reading & Nature
Finding inspiration in books and the outdoors
Technical Skills
Subjects Taught
Pedagogical Skills
Technical Skills
Tools
Let's Connect
Looking for a dedicated educator, private tutor, or a developer for a project? I would love to explore what I can do for you!
View My Work
Explore my portfolio of projects spanning AI research, full-stack development, and machine learning systems.