Worked directly with the CEO and founder to help build and shape startup organization. Leveraged network to gain exposure, drive enrollment, and secure funding. Executed and supported key HR functions and scalable technology implementation to meet company objectives and client needs. - Generated $500k in revenue through contract negotiation.- Built strong relationships with stakeholders and families to drive enrollment across program and course offerings.- Led transition to a digital teaching approach using Moodle technology at the onset of the global pandemic.

Developed over 50 social-emotional learning lessons for K-2 students, emphasizing the Ubuntu principle of togetherness.Supplied teachers with comprehensive lesson plans and engaging PowerPoint visual aids to ensure consistency in delivery.

Hired initially to develop a 3rd-5th and a 6th-8th curriculum. Product was so well-received and effective, was recruited to develop a curriculum for grades K-2nd and 9th-12th. * Worked diligently to understand the current state of students’ social, emotional, and mental capacity and to grow knowledge base through qualitative research methods to develop an engaging curriculum focused on building relationships with peers and teachers. * Designed and delivered five professional development sessions focused on the benefits of social-emotional learning time and coaching teachers on how to effectively deliver lessons. Designed and delivered 5 professional development sessions focused on the benefits of social-emotional learning time and coaching teachers on howto effectively deliver lessons.* Utilized audience focus groups to write, test, adjust, and finalize 100+ social-emotional learning lessons across four academic levels (K-2nd, 3rd -5th, 6th-8th, and 9th-12th) to ensure student engagement and interest.

Promoted to serve as a leader for 11 5th grade teachers to improve cultural data and academics across multiple subject areas. Worked effectively with teachers at all levels of experience to manage classroom issues during post-pandemic return to the classroom. - Strategically utilized team meeting times to create action plans while ensuring each team member felt seen and heard. - Implemented weekly meetings to provide a collaborative framework for teachers to address specific issues with actionable plans that resulted in a 25% reduction in bullying in the classroom.- Created a peer partnership program with opportunities to teach other classes and engage with other classroom dynamics to develop camaraderie and build skills.

Individual contributor working directly with senior leadership. Built genuine and authentic relationships with students and families to provide support tailored to individual needs, personality, and academic and behavioral goals. - Coached teachers on best practices to engage in restorative conversations with students, effectively manage student behavior, and facilitate peer mediation for students. - Created, implemented, and maintained 20 data-driven Behavior Improvement Plans to better support students in setting and reaching actionable goals. - Developed a teacher support framework from scratch that enabled and encouraged peer support and collaboration. - Wrote and implemented a full set of lesson plans with supplementary teacher aides in under a month that were focused on character building, peer relationships, and student-teacher relationships to create culturally responsible students. - Established effective remote lessons utilized during the pandemic that increased engagement by 25%. - Planned and executed events designed to provide socialization and a sense of community during the global pandemic that achieved attendance from 50% of the community. - Coached teaching staff on effective, engaging methods to deliver social-emotional lessons and provided classroom observations and real-time feedback.

Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, network-level executives, and senior leadership team members. Responsible for the maintenance of records and served as the primary point of contact for parents/families regarding student affairs and communicated with families to ensure all requirements were met and to decrease summer melt for attendance. Planned and oversaw students and parents onboarding (notified families of placements and executed orientation and commitment day) for families selected off the lottery waitlist. - Demonstrated cultural awareness and empathy in managing stakeholders involved in sensitive situations, achieving a zero-escalated incident record. - Improved parent involvement to successfully plan and execute 15 school events. - Maintained constant communication throughout the summer to provide support and ensure that families remained committed to the school and completed the necessary checklist to ensure first-day readiness.