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Adam Ramirez

The work of being a teacher has evolved rapidly—from being disseminators of information to crucial filters of the same. In a world where most people have widespread access to information at their fingertips, it is exciting to point students in the right direction and let them explore. This challenge, along with a desire to identify the specific needs of all students at any given time, fuels my passion for teaching.”

Adam’s Story

Teaching Discipline

Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Why Science

“Understanding science is crucial to becoming a well-rounded critic and judge of the world around us. It encourages us to gain insight into the various other lenses through which this world can be perceived.”

Professional Experience

In 2014, Adam began teaching at a brand new charter school in San Diego. For the next six years, he helped develop a blended-learning model while teaching chemistry, physics, and biology. As a member of the 2015 Knowles Cohort of Teaching Fellows, Adam embedded his inquiry work over the course of five years into departmental and staff projects at his school. His inquiry focused on identifying the factors outside of the classroom that affect students’ opportunities to learn in it. By introducing his colleagues to the inquiry process, teachers at a relatively new school were able to gain valuable insight about the lives of their students; these learnings were consistently revisited and used to improve students’ opportunities to learn.  

Hobbies

Adam enjoys watching and playing sports, traveling, playing video games and spending time with family.

Academic Background

  • University of California, San Diego (Master of Education in Secondary Science)
  • University of California, San Diego (Bachelor of Science in Biology)

 

Courses

  • Online Workshop
    Virtual-Icon Actionable Norms for Effective Groupwork
    7:30PM – 9:00PM ET Free

    How can students learn to integrate their content knowledge with effective communication skills to solve meaningful and complex problems in a collaborative setting? In this workshop, teachers will learn strategies and principles for establishing a classroom culture of effective and meaningful student collaboration through the clear and intentional setting of actionable norms—working persistently, communicating productively, and taking risks. Leave this workshop with strategies that leverage the use of the actionable norms to encourage more students to effectively participate in groupwork activities.

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  • Online Course
    Virtual Icon Discipline-Rich Project-Based Learning
    7:30PM – 9:30PM EST 25.00

    Math and science education play a crucial role in empowering individuals to make informed decisions for personal well-being and active civic engagement. However, there are challenges in effectively implementing project-based learning (PBL) to enhance student learning and engagement in these subjects. Learn how project based learning (PBL) can support student engagement in learning complex content and practice standards in Math u0026 Science. Participants will build their capacity for planning and implementing projects that situate learning within real-world contexts. Participants will be equipped with a project planning framework and tools to create engaging, real-world projects that support student learning and engagement in complex content and practice standards. By the end of the course, teachers will be better prepared to provide all students with access to rigorous math and science instruction through PBL, ultimately empowering their students to make informed decisions in their personal and civic lives.

    Wednesdays, November 5 – December 17, 2025 (Excluding 11/26/2025)

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