TESO Consulting Group trains, coaches, and supports leaders in education, non-profit and private organizations in creating equitable opportunities and spaces for individuals to have access to equitable, socially just, culturally responsive learning and working environments.

Work one-on-one with clients of various ages as a healthy lifestyle coach to establish obtainable fitness and health goals and execute a plan to achieve them. Motivate clients to step outside of their comfort zones to achieve optimal results and reach their full potential. Lead fitness, health, nutrition workshops and conferences. Provide fitness and nutritional guidance to groups. Develop individualized fitness instruction plans including cardio, weight training, and interval training.Lead 4-5 group sessions weekly to at least 10 women, resulting in stress reduction, weight loss and muscle gain.Create at least 5 nutrition plans monthly for clients, resulting in improved eating habits and weight loss.Teach fitness and nutrition class at selected universities, conferences and seminars upon special request. Collaborate with a nonprofit organization to design and implement health & hygiene curricula for underserved girls in Kenya, Uganda, and Thailand. Motivate women and teens via inspirational and informational videos and posts on various platforms.

Results-driven, motivating teacher and coach with over 15 years of experience in teaching young children and adults, ensuring growth academically and physically. Skilled trainer and facilitator with experience training small and large groups across diverse agencies, organizations and audiences, in an engaging and informative manner. Second Grade Teacher, Ashbrook Elementary SchoolLumberton, NJ September 2006 to 2021Experience: Provide differentiated instruction to second grade students. Mentor student teacher from accredited college. Work collaboratively with colleagues to revise and implement new math program based on state standards. Former Member of the Literacy Leadership Team, assisting in steering grade level colleagues in implementing Reading and Writing Workshops. Former member of the Climate Team, implementing evidence-based strategies to improve equity, school climate, and culture. Develop the Language Arts and Math Curriculum, grade level maps, report cards and rubrics using NJCCCS. Maintain a balanced literacy program via workshops with differentiated groups based on assessment results. Assess student performance via formal and informal tests, rubrics, conferences, and student profiles.Write, interpret and implement IEP and 504 plans within the classroom.Participate in the collaborative efforts of improving school climate as part of the Equity Committee. Ensure inclusivity within classrooms through book audits and leading school -wide cultural awareness activities.