Elaine Chao

Elaine Chao is an experienced educator currently serving as a 7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher at Open Window School since August 2023. Previously, Elaine worked at Brentwood School from August 2016 to June 2023, teaching high school chemistry and algebra while also acting as the Asian Student Alliance Faculty Advisor. Elaine's background includes curriculum development as a Physics Curriculum Writer and Teacher from March 2022 to August 2022, where a cohesive and engaging physics curriculum was created. Additional teaching experience encompasses 7th-grade science and math at Excel Public Charter School and high school physics and chemistry with Teach for America. Elaine also has relevant experience from internships at BP and the University of Washington, focused on chemical engineering applications and research. Elaine holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington, obtained in 2011.