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Bridging Theory with Applied Technology

Transforming traditional science classrooms into modern hubs of inquiry. Explore my published research in Educational AI, gamified curriculum designs, and hands-on maker-space integrations.

Chatbot Snippet
Type Educational AI & Automation
Status Published Research
Year 2023

E-PM Mo GradeR Chatbot

Automating Progress, Enhancing Transparency

Designed and deployed an innovative automated chatbot modality to bridge the communication gap between the classroom and home. By integrating with existing Learning Information Systems (LIS), this tool provided parents and whānau with secure, immediate, on-demand access to student academic progress.

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Clash on Chem: A Strategic Intervention Material

Mastering Science through Play

Chemistry often presents a high cognitive barrier for students. To combat this, I developed "Clash on Chem," a comprehensive gamified curriculum that utilizes narrative, level-progression, and points systems to drive student engagement and mastery of complex chemical principles.

Regional Winner Outstanding Instructional Material Development
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Clash on Chem Snippet
Type Curriculum Gamification
Focus Senior Physical Science
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Type Interactive Web App
Subject Chemistry Fundamentals

Periodic Bingo Web App

Interactive Element Learning

To reinforce foundational chemistry knowledge, I designed and developed an interactive digital Bingo game centered around the Periodic Table of Elements. This custom-built web application transforms the often tedious task of element memorization into an exciting, competitive classroom activity.

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Clean Coast Platform

Interactive Environmental Sustainability

To connect classroom Earth Science concepts with real-world community impact, I integrated the "Clean Coast" digital platform. This tool engages students in environmental stewardship by allowing them to analyze ecological data, track pollution metrics, and explore sustainable practices.

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Clean Coast Snippet
Type Environmental EdTech
Subject Earth Sciences
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Type Virtual Laboratory
Subject Chemistry

Virtual Flame Test Lab

Safely Simulating Chemical Properties

To overcome the limitations of physical lab resources and safety constraints, I developed a Virtual Flame Test web application. This interactive simulation allows students to safely observe and analyze the characteristic emission spectra of various metal ions.

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Digital Hall Pass System

Streamlining Campus Operations

A comprehensive, multi-platform digital hall pass system built with React and Firebase. Designed to streamline school operations, it features dual student and teacher portals, dynamic daily session codes, secure Google authentication, bulk roster management, and printable historical reporting for administrative tracking.

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BHS Hall Pass Interface
Type School Administration Tool
Platform React, Firebase
Epicenter Lab Simulator
Type Earth Science Simulator
Platform Leaflet, Tailwind CSS

Epicenter Triangulation Lab

Operation Mystery Quake

A digital Earth Science simulator utilizing Leaflet mapping and Tailwind CSS. This interactive lab replaces traditional compass-and-paper exercises, allowing students to dynamically triangulate earthquake epicenters using fine-tuned radius adjusters, digital maps, and integrated PDF worksheet generation.

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Bohr & Lewis Space Mission

Gamified Atomic Structure

A gamified, 5-station chemistry web application set to an animated hyperspace theme. Students navigate through subatomic calculations, progressing through locked stages to master Bohr diagrams and Lewis dot structures. Features randomized element assignments and automated screenshot compilation for easy submission.

Start Mission
Space Mission Interface
Type Gamified Chemistry App
Subject Chemistry
Jeopardy Review Board
Type Interactive Classroom Review
Platform Dual-Screen Web App

Jeopardy with Mr. M

Multi-Disciplinary Team Review

A highly interactive, 5-group classroom review application. Built with a dual-screen architecture, it separates the teacher's control dashboard from the student-facing projector board. Features include quick-award scoring, hover highlights, and custom visual transitions to maximize student engagement.

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ClassCast Teacher Dashboard

Minimalist Classroom Management

A minimalist, React and Firestore-powered daily management dashboard for educators. Designed with a clean aesthetic, it features draggable, resizable widgets for classroom management, offering a streamlined alternative to standard screen-sharing tools with persistent daily state saving.

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ClassCast Interface
Type Educator Utility
Platform React, Firestore
Density Lab Simulator
Type Virtual Laboratory
Subject Physical Science / Physics

Virtual Density & Volume Lab

Interactive Physics Simulator

An interactive physics and physical science simulator developed with HTML Canvas. Students practice calculating density and volume through both geometric measurement and virtual water displacement. Includes a gamified "mystery material" identification challenge mode to test practical application.

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Ionic Charge Balancer

Visual Chemistry Formulas

A focused chemistry intervention tool designed to help students visualize and master the mechanics of balancing ionic charges. The interactive interface provides immediate visual feedback as students combine cations and anions to write proper chemical formulas.

Balance Charges
Charge Balancer Interface
Type Chemistry Intervention Tool
Subject Chemistry
Kepler Simulator
Type Physics Simulator
Subject Earth & Environmental Sci.

Kepler Orbital Simulator

Visualizing Planetary Motion

An Earth and Environmental Science instructional app focused on planetary motion. It provides dynamic visual simulations of Kepler’s laws, allowing students to manipulate variables and observe the resulting effects on orbital mechanics and celestial physics.

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EZ QR Game

Device-Free Interactive Assessment

An interactive classroom response application inspired by tools like Plickers. Designed for equitable engagement, this system eliminates the need for 1-to-1 student devices. Instead, students raise physical cards printed with unique fiducial symbols to indicate their answers.

Using a smartphone or tablet camera, the teacher can instantly scan the room to capture real-time data. This highly dynamic setup fosters fast-paced, highly engaging reviews and spirited team competitions while providing immediate formative feedback.

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Fiducial QR Response Interface
Type Classroom Response System
Subject Formative Assessment
The Unfair Game Interface
Type Gamified Review Game
Platform Interactive Web App

The Unfair Game

High-Stakes Classroom Review

A thrilling, gamified classroom review web application where answering correctly is only half the battle. Teams must strategically decide to keep or pass mystery point values—which might be negative—adding an element of unpredictable fun and high engagement to science test preparation.

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My EdTech Toolkit & Certifications

Certified in industry-standard digital tools to enhance classroom delivery.

Microsoft Educator

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Google Educator

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Adobe

Adobe Creative

Level 1 & 2 Educator

Block Coding

Robotics & Logic