Emily Malette

Background

About Emily Malette

My primary goal as an educator is to inspire life-long learning in students through innovative and technology-driven curriculum. I am seeking a position inside or outside of the classroom that would allow me to ignite my passion for learning in others. Some of my experience includes: Science Teacher - Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School • Redesigned school’s science program • Trained colleagues in MinecraftEDU classroom curriculum enhancement • Integrated MinecraftEDU into IQWST activities • Organized and implemented 6th grade Timber-lee outdoor academic camp experience Science Teacher - CICS Chicago Quest •Founding teacher at CICS Chicago Quest • Created integrated science and math curriculum concentrating on 21st Century, game based, and systems-thinking learning concepts • Collaborated with game designers to develop games that facilitate student learning • Used MinecraftEDU as a component of the instructional narrative while teaching astronomy and geometry • Instructed at-risk students in reading recovery • Constructed formative performance based assessments to track student progress • Participated in Student Support Team Meetings involving school social worker, counselor, psychologist, and teachers • Guided tours through school for media and visiting educators and researchers • Served on ChicagoQuest Social committee;