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California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

• SEAL has developed, operates and delivers a robust research and evidence-based approach to teaching and learning that transforms classrooms and school systems. SEAL works across the state of California, partnering with.
• Lead all day-to-day business operations, including IT, HR, financial accounting & reporting, and payroll
• Supervise staff with functional responsibility over general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grants administration.
• Responsible for leading and advising the SEAL leadership team on: financial planning/budgeting, cash flow management, investment priorities, and policy matters.
• Serve as the leadership liaison to the SEAL Board of Directors finance and audit committee by effectively communicating and presenting critical financial matters at select board of directors and committee meetings.
• Contribute to the development of SEAL’s strategic goals and objectives, as well as, the overall management of the organization by maintaining continuous lines of communication and keeping the ED informed of all.

San Francisco Bay Area

• SMART is an eight-year college access program that provides low-income students in San Francisco access to an exceptional education to thrive in college and in life. SMART’s vision is to end the cycle of poverty in San.
• Organizational Growth: Increased the number of students served by 400% while leading operations.
• Program Leadership and Success: Managed day-to-day decisions regarding daily operations and program functions, leading to 100% high school graduation, 100% college enrollment, and 80% college persistence rates all.
• Financial Management: Assisted with increasing annual organizational budget by 300%, with exceptional record of accomplishment in managing the budget and finances for all organizational activities.
• Program Development and Innovation: Expanded our program activities by 60%, developing and implementing new core programs to support our Scholars and stakeholders, directly leading to the growth in students served.
• Operations and HR: Worked closely with Board to build capacity, helping to grow the number of staff members by 300% and greatly enhancing organization’s benefits and HR practices. Responsible for coaching, training.

Greater San Diego Area

• School Improvement Initiatives: Conducted action research to support improvement of school's key performance processes and outcomes based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Faculty Supervision: Observed and evaluated faculty performance by drafting an evaluation form, conducting pre-observation/post-observation conferences, and created improvement plans.
• New Program Development & Implementation: Help to design and implement new programs such as restorative justice education models, peaceful playgrounds, and technology in the classrooms.
• Staff Professional Development and Training: Planned, implemented, and evaluated the effectiveness of meaningful and relevant professional development for instructional staff.

Greater New York City Area

• Assisted with the founding of a new charter school in an under-resourced area. Served as head of the social studies department, responsible for the development of curriculum. Participated on the leadership team and.

Osaka, Osaka, Japan

• Participated in a selective teacher exchange program designed to improve cross-cultural understanding. Created English language curriculum for a high school, focusing on communication and cultural exchange.

Greater New York City Area

• Selected from highly competitive field to teach in a low-performing school. Served on the school improvement committee and the school culture and climate committee.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History & Psychology

Master Of Arts - Ma, Secondary Education And Teaching

Master Of Science - Ms, Educational Leadership And Administration, General