CV

CV Summary 

Education 

Ph.D., Science Education, Columbia University (2024) 

M.Phil., Science Education, Columbia University (2020) 

M.Ed., Teacher Educator of Science, Teachers College, Columbia University (2012) 

M.A., Supervisor/Teacher of Science Education, Teachers College, Columbia University (2012) 

B.Ed., Biology & Chemistry, Samtse College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan (2007) 

Appointments 

2024–present: Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology, Teachers College, Columbia University 

2018–2024: Accommodations Specialist, Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities, Teachers College 

2012–2014: Incharge & Lecturer, Centenary Institute of Education, Royal Government of Bhutan 

2010–2012: Research Officer, Teacher Education Improvement Project, Royal Education Council, Royal Government of Bhutan 

2008–2010: Teacher, Gomphu Lower Secondary School, Royal Government of Bhutan 

Honors & Awards 

U.S. Copyright Office Certificate of Registration, TX 9-374-319 (2024) 

Excellence in Teaching Practicum (Secondary Science), Samtse College of Education (2007) 

Appreciation for Outstanding Social Service, Tarayana Foundation (2007) 

Selected Skills Multi-Compartment Network Model of Teacher Education (MCNMTE) · Standards-based curriculum design · Mixed-methods and qualitative/quantitative research · Professional development design and facilitation · Educational leadership 

Professional background: nearly eight years coordinating accommodations for students with disabilities (Accessibility Services / Universal Design for Learning), now informing a planned extension of my research in this direction. 

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