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San Antonio, Tx, Us

San Antonio, Texas, United States

In my capacity as the Director of Online Learning, I shape and implement the Alamo Colleges Online (ACOL) strategic plan to build and strengthen each College’s capacity to deliver premier, quality distance learning experiences for Alamo's more than 13,000 fully online students. A key focus involves crafting and implementing numerous cross-team processes, policies, and procedures to monitor the effectiveness and efficiencies of instructional and digital learning innovation initiatives. I… Show more In my capacity as the Director of Online Learning, I shape and implement the Alamo Colleges Online (ACOL) strategic plan to build and strengthen each College’s capacity to deliver premier, quality distance learning experiences for Alamo's more than 13,000 fully online students. A key focus involves crafting and implementing numerous cross-team processes, policies, and procedures to monitor the effectiveness and efficiencies of instructional and digital learning innovation initiatives. I evaluate outcomes and make recommendations to leaders to improve key strategies, projects and initiatives across the district. On a day-to-day basis, I devise efficient and collaborative workflows across a dynamic team of instructional designers, marketing and communication professionals, and a strategic enrollment management team while fostering relationships with leadership and faculty across the five Colleges in the district. Show less

San Antonio, Texas, United States

In my role as a Legal Intern with the Office of Legal Services, I worked closely with the General Counsel to review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents essential to the Alamo Colleges District's operations. I ensured that our practices comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies, particularly those relevant to Texas higher education institutions. Additionally, I actively assessed and discussed potential legal risks, developing… Show more In my role as a Legal Intern with the Office of Legal Services, I worked closely with the General Counsel to review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents essential to the Alamo Colleges District's operations. I ensured that our practices comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies, particularly those relevant to Texas higher education institutions. Additionally, I actively assessed and discussed potential legal risks, developing strategies and legal frameworks to mitigate these risks and protect the interests of the institution. Show less

Syracuse, New York, United States

As the Legal Extern supporting the Senior Corporate Counsel and Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TAST), I work on a wide variety of matters, including contracts, commercial real estate transactions, corporate governance, and SEC filings. Carrols is the largest BURGER KING® franchisee in the United States, operating over 1,000 BURGER KING® restaurants in 23 states as well as 65 POPEYES® restaurants in seven states and employs… Show more As the Legal Extern supporting the Senior Corporate Counsel and Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TAST), I work on a wide variety of matters, including contracts, commercial real estate transactions, corporate governance, and SEC filings. Carrols is the largest BURGER KING® franchisee in the United States, operating over 1,000 BURGER KING® restaurants in 23 states as well as 65 POPEYES® restaurants in seven states and employs 25,000 people. Show less

San Antonio, Texas, United States

As a Law Clerk, I drafted custom estate plans to include attested, self-proven, and holographic wills, complex trusts, durable and medical powers of attorney, declarations of guardianship for children, and advanced directives to physicians. When not spending time with clients, I created and implemented Special Needs Trusts, both first and third party, to preserve government benefits, and crafted and filed guardianship petitions to secure guardianship over persons and estates for a variety of… Show more As a Law Clerk, I drafted custom estate plans to include attested, self-proven, and holographic wills, complex trusts, durable and medical powers of attorney, declarations of guardianship for children, and advanced directives to physicians. When not spending time with clients, I created and implemented Special Needs Trusts, both first and third party, to preserve government benefits, and crafted and filed guardianship petitions to secure guardianship over persons and estates for a variety of individuals, including temporary emergency guardianship petitions in Bexar County’s Mental Health Court. I also had the opportunity to prepare informal settlement agreements to swiftly obtain clients’ preferred results, avoid probate, and preserve estate funds. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

In my capacity as an Academic Advisor, I provided virtual support using project management software to Teach For America’s 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022 Corps Members in the Baltimore Region to ensure successful completion of the Master of Science in Education program and Maryland certification. I supported around 90 graduate students per cohort by serving as a liaison between students, instructors, TFA staff members, and numerous departments in the School of Education. Motivating and managing… Show more In my capacity as an Academic Advisor, I provided virtual support using project management software to Teach For America’s 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022 Corps Members in the Baltimore Region to ensure successful completion of the Master of Science in Education program and Maryland certification. I supported around 90 graduate students per cohort by serving as a liaison between students, instructors, TFA staff members, and numerous departments in the School of Education. Motivating and managing online graduate candidates that were also full-time, first-year teachers required strong relationship building, intricate documentation, and remarkable digital communication skills. Through 2023, I have led more than 250 candidates to program completion. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

As an instructor, each semester I taught between 20 and 40 early-career teachers using online learning management systems to drive high-impact implementation of research-based best practices. I enjoyed assisting with the development and facilitation of conversations around curricular materials from peer-reviewed scholarly resources to improve the practice of teachers working in underserved communities nationwide. Piloting new courses, collaborating with our instructional designers, and crafting… Show more As an instructor, each semester I taught between 20 and 40 early-career teachers using online learning management systems to drive high-impact implementation of research-based best practices. I enjoyed assisting with the development and facilitation of conversations around curricular materials from peer-reviewed scholarly resources to improve the practice of teachers working in underserved communities nationwide. Piloting new courses, collaborating with our instructional designers, and crafting and modifying e-learning experiences using authoring tools were all extra perks of this role. Show less

This part-time school year, full-time summer role has provided me with real-world administrative and project management experience working with education professionals in a variety of settings. I oversee the implementation of Baltimore City Public Schools’ summer learning programs, which includes programming for over 8,000 students, coordinating more than 20 unique summer academy programs, directly supporting 120 teachers and other staff, and managing all parent, guardian, and other stakeholder… Show more This part-time school year, full-time summer role has provided me with real-world administrative and project management experience working with education professionals in a variety of settings. I oversee the implementation of Baltimore City Public Schools’ summer learning programs, which includes programming for over 8,000 students, coordinating more than 20 unique summer academy programs, directly supporting 120 teachers and other staff, and managing all parent, guardian, and other stakeholder concerns. Additionally, I present professional development seminars and provide follow up training for more than 20 summer school principals, site leaders, and other leadership staff regarding summer school rules and regulations. Lastly, throughout the school year, I supervise 50 teachers on a monthly basis as they work together to score American Government Bridge Projects - customized projects needed for students to graduate high school. Show less

I led a team of technicians to manage Benjamin Franklin High School's rising technology issues,completing 160+ tickets per year across 23 laptop carts in 27 classrooms using project management software. Our team also created and facilitated professional developments for teachers interested in flexible classroom models, including blended and flipped classrooms, on laptop-specific best-practices, strategic use of online learning management systems, and potential pitfalls (and how to avoid… Show more I led a team of technicians to manage Benjamin Franklin High School's rising technology issues,completing 160+ tickets per year across 23 laptop carts in 27 classrooms using project management software. Our team also created and facilitated professional developments for teachers interested in flexible classroom models, including blended and flipped classrooms, on laptop-specific best-practices, strategic use of online learning management systems, and potential pitfalls (and how to avoid them!) associated with increased technology in the classroom. Show less

Baltimore City Public Schools promoted me to Model Teacher in my fourth year of teaching based on the implementation of exemplary educational practices resulting in accelerated student achievement – a distinction granted to only seven percent of Baltimore City Public Schools’ teachers. Baltimore City Public Schools reviewed and renewed this recognition in 2019. In this capacity, I continued leadership activities already underway, such as Department Head, while expanding my leadership with our… Show more Baltimore City Public Schools promoted me to Model Teacher in my fourth year of teaching based on the implementation of exemplary educational practices resulting in accelerated student achievement – a distinction granted to only seven percent of Baltimore City Public Schools’ teachers. Baltimore City Public Schools reviewed and renewed this recognition in 2019. In this capacity, I continued leadership activities already underway, such as Department Head, while expanding my leadership with our school and school district, including building a mentorship program for all early-career teachers and creating the Ben Technology Team. These roles provided me with invaluable instructional coaching and program management experience. Show less

As a classroom teacher for ten years, I've taught a host of courses: Introduction to Music Theory, American Government, US History, Computer Science, and a character-based course titled Teen Leadership. As an innovator committed to blended classroom models since 2013, I love crafting e-learning experiences for my students using Articulate tools (Storyline and Rise) as well as Captivate. Each year I analyze the mastery of 130+ students per day based on tracked data to inform and customize… Show more As a classroom teacher for ten years, I've taught a host of courses: Introduction to Music Theory, American Government, US History, Computer Science, and a character-based course titled Teen Leadership. As an innovator committed to blended classroom models since 2013, I love crafting e-learning experiences for my students using Articulate tools (Storyline and Rise) as well as Captivate. Each year I analyze the mastery of 130+ students per day based on tracked data to inform and customize long-term plans, unit plans, and daily lesson plans and increase student knowledge at a mastery rate of 80% or higher. I develop and implement thematic curriculum utilizing age-appropriate, engaging materials, which focus on relevant topics. I have presented school-wide and system-wide professional developments on topics ranging from paperless classroom challenges, the impact of PARCC on the US History curriculum, and how to develop strong interpersonal relationships.Outside of the classroom, I've had the pleasure of coaching the baseball team and volleyball team, providing students with opportunities to learn about colleges through field trips, and mentoring former students whom I maintain relationships with even after they leave high school and enter college, the military, or a career. Show less

In addition to teaching in the classroom, I served on the Instructional Leadership Team as Department Head, managing 5 social studies teachers and acting as a liaison between faculty and administration and leading school-wide professional development activities. My primary responsibility was to lead our Social Studies team using a year-long iterative process to research, design, implement, reflect on, and redesign our thematic curricula to align with the new Literacy in History/Social Studies… Show more In addition to teaching in the classroom, I served on the Instructional Leadership Team as Department Head, managing 5 social studies teachers and acting as a liaison between faculty and administration and leading school-wide professional development activities. My primary responsibility was to lead our Social Studies team using a year-long iterative process to research, design, implement, reflect on, and redesign our thematic curricula to align with the new Literacy in History/Social Studies Common Core State Standards. I headed efforts to engage students in this process to ensure our curricula were inclusive and engaging as well. After my first year of facilitating weekly workshops and professional developments, each teacher had, on average, 85 percent alignment between their course curriculum and the new standards, surpassing our 80 percent goal. I created a school-based mentorship program in 2014 to serve early-career teachers, and continue to mentor up to four new teachers per year to ensure quality instruction, sound curriculum design, and the achievement of significant academic student growth, while also providing coaching for each teachers’ professional development. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Selected from 46,000 applicants as one of 4,500 individuals to serve a two-year commitment as an educator in an under-resourced public school, I am now one of 19 remaining TFA Corps members from the 161-person 2010 Baltimore cohort still teaching, and one of the only Corps members still teaching in their original placement school. I had the honor of being featured in Teach For America’s national publication, One Day magazine, for receiving the Model Teacher distinction in 2014. During my corps… Show more Selected from 46,000 applicants as one of 4,500 individuals to serve a two-year commitment as an educator in an under-resourced public school, I am now one of 19 remaining TFA Corps members from the 161-person 2010 Baltimore cohort still teaching, and one of the only Corps members still teaching in their original placement school. I had the honor of being featured in Teach For America’s national publication, One Day magazine, for receiving the Model Teacher distinction in 2014. During my corps experience, I developed and implemented an updated school-based American Government curriculum utilizing engaging, culturally relevant materials and tailored it to meet the needs of 200+ students per year, improving the state test passage rate by 31%. Until June 2023, I worked with and supported current Teach For American Corps Members in my Johns Hopkins University School of Education roles. Show less

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Editorial Member, Volumes 73 | Syracuse Law Review Associate Member, Volume 74 | Syracuse Law Review Student.

Certificate In Estate Planning

Master Of Science In Education, Urban Education And Leadership Concentration

Bachelor Of Arts, Government And Business Management, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Office of Admissions: Student Interviewer, Tour Guide, Panelist Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society.

High School Diploma, Valedictorian

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Pep Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Drum Line, FFA, National Honor Society, and Theater..