Cornell University

Hunter College

Head of Curriculum & Instruction at Local Civics

Local Civics is an education technology platform devoted to re-imagining civic participation and engagement in our local communities. Local Civics uses a web and mobile-based platform to gamify civic participation for middle and high school students. Our platform also provides educators with opportunities to engage locally and build new technological skills, thus increasing their professional development and teaching capacities. Our digital platform integrates a culturally-competent civics framework with team-based learning to connect students and teachers to civic, cultural, volunteer, and recreational opportunities in their hyper-local community.

Local Civics

Head of Curriculum & Instruction

‣ Designed individualized, technologically advanced learning materials for students in grades 5-12
‣ Improved educational outcomes while engaging students in both physical & digital settings
‣ Implemented confidence-building strategies to drive enthusiastic student participation

Self-employed

Learning Specialist & Private Tutor

As a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, Cayuga's Watchers has provided free and independent event supervision and bystander intervention education to the Cornell community for 5 years. Our student employees are extensively trained (and well paid!) to operate anonymously and non-confrontationally, keeping social events running smoothly and event-goers safe. "Watchers" are staffed for events at the expressed request of the host organization. Our model has been featured in The Washington Post, Huffington Post, & USA Today!

We aim to become an established national model for combatting high-risk drinking by promoting peer social responsibility across college campuses. We are proudly a "harm reduction" model. 

We currently employ more than 100 students, and they have made more than 1,500 discreet interventions in aim of "keeping the party safe." Additionally, we have trained over 3,000 students to act in variety of risky situations.

Cayuga's Watchers

Co-Founder & Chairman, Board of Directors

‣ Evaluated trainee teachers, coaching them to develop instructional pedagogy & management skills
‣ Participated in 60+ hours professional development around strengths-based coaching & dialogue on
racial & economic equity, school segregation, disability law, & culturally responsive teaching

Teach For America

Mentor Teacher

Observed and coached Master's Degree students during their clinical "Learning Lab" 1:1 tutoring experience. This intensive capstone course for the Students with Disabilities M.S.Ed. degree involved working closely with students to evaluate their specific needs, design/implement targeted curriculum, and reflect on student growth over a full year.

Faculty Apprentice

Special Education Teacher:
‣ Delivered specialized curricula to students at Bronx Bridges H.S., including group & individual instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities & English Language Learners (Bilingual Algebra & Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English 9 & 11/12, Geometry, Global History, Earth Science, & Music)
‣ Assessed students with learning disabilities, utilizing test results to monitor, document, & develop academic skills, teach strategies for self-advocacy, & foster a growth mindset
‣ Served as primary case manager for 10-15 students/yr., coordinating assessment, services, & strategic planning with parents, teachers, students, & service-providers
‣ Awarded NYC DOE Model Teacher designation, recognizing school leadership & classroom culture (’16-’18) ; achieved tenure after 3 years of service to students

Instructional Coach:
‣ Managed whole-school professional development including: presentations, workshops, & team meetings
‣ Mentored new teachers annually, evaluating & highlighting strengths, weaknesses, & how to improve
‣ Facilitated school hiring process, interviewing 50+ applicants for 12 positions
‣ Advised school leadership team & prepared/edited whole-school audit for New York State evaluators

NYC Department of Education

Special Education Teacher & Instructional Coach

Participated in TFA's "Institute" during Summer 2013 and took advantage of professional development and coaching opportunities throughout the two-year commitment.

Corps Member

Attended briefings and hearings on behalf of the office of Frank Pallone (NJ-6), wrote briefs and managed constituent communication, led tours of the Capitol Building for guests of the congressman.

U.S. House of Representatives

Congressional Intern

Promoted Cornell University as a tour guide and served guests in the campus call 					center, information booths, and the information center’s front desk.

Information Specialist

Assisted in designing coursework, prepared lectures, and held office hours for Psychology of Visual Communications with Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow Dr. James B. Maas.

John Rudolph Mueller