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Camp Invention

Managed equipment, supplies, and facilities, ensuring everything is available and in good condition for activities;Identified potential risks associated with activities and developed strategies to mitigate them;Created an immersive environment to improve learning through physical and conceptual means, offering a safe setting for students to take risks and build their collective knowledge;Communicated effectively with interns to ensure everyone understood their roles, responsibilities, and expectations for a successful experience;Led and motivated student leaders, fostering teamwork and ensuring everyone worked towards common goals effectively;Evaluated the success of activities and programs, gathering feedback from staff and participants to inform improvements;Explored 21st-century teaching methods to encourage creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, teamwork, collaboration, and the entrepreneurial mindset, while enhancing STEM knowledge and skills through engagement in scientific inquiry and the engineering design process, and emphasizing systems thinking and self-directed learning.

Tucker, Georgia, United States

Coordinated school plays and musicals over three-year tenure, managing multiple aspects of production from auditions through to performances;Established a vision for productions, including artistic concepts, themes, and desired audience impact; Set clear objectives for rehearsals and performances and worked with colleagues and students to achieve these goals; Used problem-solving skills to address challenges effectively, brainstorm solutions, and keep production on track;Managed a diverse team of student actors, student designers, choreographers, assistants, and parent volunteers;Fostered collaborative environment and maintained open communication to ensure cohesive alignment with artistic vision and production schedule

Livsey Elementary School - Tucker, Ga

Executed the role of grade-level chair, facilitating communication between grade-level team and school administration and advocating for resources and support to enhance student learning experiences;Led collaborative efforts among grade-level teachers to develop and implement curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and assessment methods;Leveraged positive feedback to ensure academic and administrative goals were met;Planned engaging lessons, curriculum sequences, and assessments, considering timelines and learning objectives;Managed time effectively to cover curriculum requirements within the academic year, allocating time for various activities and balancing content delivery with student engagement and learning outcomes;Broke down complex topics into manageable units, akin to project phases, ensuring a structured approach to teaching;Managed students in social studies fair, helping 60% of participants achieve state titles by providing effective guidance and timely feedback on research methodology, creativity elements, public speaking and presentation skills

Hawthorne Elementary School - Atlanta, Ga

Designed and implemented high-quality and best practice lesson plans for students;Utilized technology in classroom to enhance student engagement and understanding;Adjusted instructional approaches based on diverse student needs, behaviors and learning styles, ensuring learning goals were met despite challenges or disruptions;Used educational resources efficiently to enhance student learning and engagement;Empowered students to persevere through academic and social difficulties by teaching Habits of Mind and providing constructive feedback;Employed various assessment methods, using the data to evaluate learning outcomes, identify areas needing improvement, and to modify teaching strategies accordingly;Organized materials and class spaces to deliver successful lessons and encourage learning during the global COVID-19 pandemic;Promoted inclusivity and collaborative learning through moderated online and in-class discussions

East Elementary School - Greenwood, Ms

Served as grade level chairperson and member of leadership team, coordinating regular meetings to discuss student progress, share best practices, and address academic and behavioral concerns;Acted as a liaison between grade-level team and school administration, advocating for resources and support to enhance student learning experiences and teacher success;Conducted regular progress monitoring and reporting to stakeholders;Developed purposeful curriculum for 5th grade science teachers with specific project goals, benchmarks, deliverables, and success metrics;Collaborated with colleague to create bi-weekly district-wide science assessments to measure student progress toward mastery of state objectives;Analyzed district curriculum and state standards to develop effective lesson plans for grade 3-5 math teachers across the school district;Created and implemented innovative and engaging lessons and activities, increasing student motivation and investment;Turned around classes with management issues by establishing strong relationships and a structured classroom environment;Mentored new science teachers and science student teachers via observations and feedback, providing guidance on instructional strategies, curriculum alignment, lesson planning, and classroom management techniques

Master, Educational Studies

Bachelor, African American Studies, Emphasis In History

Phi Kappa Phi, Cum Laude