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Bridgeport, Ct, Us

Fairfield, Ct, Us

Established in 2022, Park City Presents is a non-profit 501(c)-3 association bringing performing arts and music technology education to Bridgeport, CT. We are the only non-profit association that both provides access to the performing arts and music tech education and training in the city of Bridgeport.The goal of Park City Presents is to provide access to music tech education to Bridgeport city youth with a focus on career path development and to democratize access to diverse styles of music at both our brick and mortar locations and in city parks.

Driven by a commitment to education, anti-racism, social justice, and a supreme belief in human potential, we are on a mission to help families and communities unleash their full potential and achieve their collective and individual dreams.We work tirelessly to reshape education, at all levels, ensuring access and quality. This includes teacher recruitment and training and various student facing initiatives, such as mentorship programs, after-school activities, and community workshops. All while building a community and fostering a sense of belonging and support.Beyond the classroom, we advocate for policies that promote equity and inclusivity in education. We engage with policymakers and participate in initiatives aimed at creating a more equitable educational landscape.Recognizing the power of the arts, we support creative expression. Whether it's through music, arts, or cultural events, we encourage individuals to explore their artistic talents by creating and enhancing arts programs. We are similarly committed to supporting young athletes, providing coaching, resources, and skill training for young athletes.Finally, we offer fractional and interim Chief Talent Officer services, helping organizations optimize their talent management strategies and create inclusive and high-performing teams.

New Haven, Connecticut, Us

MGT 511 Inequality, Systems, and SocietyA transformative course that explores strategies to amplify the impact of equity-focused efforts in education. In this course we:-- Examine racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender disparities in key student-level educational outcomes in the U.S., with a focus on school discipline and educational attainment.-- Explore the alignment of policy and management approaches with the underlying root causes of educational inequality.-- Study research-backed interventions, including employee development, policy reform, curriculum modification, and more, to foster equitable educational organizations.-- Analyze the effectiveness of various levers and interventions under different conditions.-- Engage in in-depth discussions and team projects centered around real-world cases: racial/ethnic disproportionality in school discipline and addressing the gender gap in educational attainment.

Bridgeport, Connecticut, Us

Lead the development and execution of strategies that create a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusion that empowers staff, members, pastors, coalition members, and philanthropic partners to fulfill the organization's mission with passion, purpose, and joy.-- Played a pivotal role in securing an additional $150 million in state education funding in 2023, with a focus on equitable distribution.-- Responsible for turnout for a highly successful public action on the National Day of Prayer, drawing over 340 attendees and effectively driving turnout through strategic planning and execution.-- Successfully led the growth of the team, achieving a remarkable growth of approximately 171% during a period of expansion, from an initial 7 full-time staff members to a team of 10 full-time staff and 9 part-time staff.

Bridgeport, Connecticut, Us

Collaborated with senior leadership to develop a strategic vision and budget for all community organizing and civic engagement work across the organization, which resulted in an additional $160 million in statewide education funding in 2021.-- Managed planning for team execution of annual goals relating to staffing, systems and process improvements, data management, and program evaluation with a lens toward people-first, inclusive practices.-- Assembled and managed a high-performing, cross-functional team of full-time professionals and external consultants spanning community organizing, civic engagement, marketing and communications, finance, data, and program evaluation.-- Directed all aspects of people management, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, professional development, coaching, and off-boarding.

Bridgeport, Connecticut, Us

Adam J. Lewis Academy started as a preschool and is currently in the process of expanding to cover grade Prek3-8th grade. The preschool program is influenced by the philosophies of Montessori, Piaget, and Reggio Emilia and the Elementary classes take a “constructivist” approach to education, with special attention paid to project-based learning.

New York, New York, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Identify high performing teachers aligned with our progressive pedagogical philosophy and stimulate their interest in HVABuild and implement a highly effective recruitment process (using Greenhouse), providing first-class customer service for candidates and school staffBuild close and effective relationships with principals to match talent to schools’ needsCultivate relationships and network continuously, to maintain a pipeline of top-tier candidatesHost and attend recruitment events

New York, New York, Us

Developed a vision and strategy for recruitment work using data-driven approaches to ensure top talent is consistently attracted, hired, and retained across the organization during a period of growth.Hired 95% of staff prior to the end of the school year including the teaching and operations staff for a new school location.Partnered with Business Director to revise staff onboarding process in ways that promoted our core values and helped new staff build relationships across the organization.Updated and led strategic branding/digital marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and attract quality applicants.Led the increase of the Talent team by 100% including identifying, hiring, and onboarding my successor prior to my departure date. Led the selection and implementation of a new applicant tracking system that would be able to sustain the growth of the education and meet its data tracking needs.

New York, Ny, Us

Led the project that allowed the organization to become an alternate route to principal certification in New Jersey.Led recruitment for a region that increased the number of cities served by 150% and the number of programs offered in the region by over 160%.Responsible for creating a pipeline of qualified and diverse applicants who will be successfully admitted into New Leaders Aspiring Principals and Emerging Leaders programs.Inspired, built and maintained relationships with key district and charter partners and other relevant organizations to attract strong applicants well-suited for matriculation into one of our rigorous programs.Designed and executed on a shared regional vision for recruitment based on regional program demand, historical data and existing relationships.Coordinated in-person information sessions or webinars for various stakeholders (e.g., district leaders, principals, prospective participants) to ensure understanding and investment in New Leaders programs and coordinate application sessions to guide candidates through the application process.

Brooklyn, New York, Us

As a founding member of this team, I was tasked with planning and implementing a behavioral management system with meaningful incentives to reward good behavior and effective consequences to correct disruptive and anti-social behavior. Created and facilitated a monthly Father’s Group that provides resources and supports for Fathers, Father figures, and youth mentors.Taught math and social-emotional curriculums to Kindergartners.Developed and implemented plans to improve school culture and character education which include defining discipline standards, identifying joy factors in the classroom, uniform enforcement, and adult responses to student misbehavior.Expanded school services from Kindergarten only to K-3, with future expansion, planned to provide K-4 services.Created and maintained behavioral growth plans, tracking charts, and individual behavioral plans.Observed and evaluated students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Assisted teachers with building effective relationships with students and parents.Counsel with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, opportunities, policies, and student behaviors.

Responsible for the management and overall assessment of a summer program designed for 4 year-olds with no prior preschool experience. Key Achievements:Prepared grant proposals and submitted for United Way fundingResponsible for talent acquisition and staffing teachersPlanned and facilitated parent workshopsEvaluated curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine effectiveness, efficiency, and utilizationCommunity outreach promotional events to fill vacant slots in Head Start and School Readiness programsDeveloped new partner and sponsor relationships for the program and researched potential funding sourcesAssisted with the establishment of policy and proceduresPrepared students for future grades and progression

Advised and supported teachers and parents with the planning and implementation of classroom action plans and child action plans for children with developmental delays, challenging behaviors, and/or special needs.Key Achievements:Ensured access to developmentally appropriate services and resources for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years oldPlanned and facilitated meetings and workshops for the Behavioral Health Team and Parent Advisory Council

Responsible for providing counsel and creating a lifestyle support structure for families with special educational needs. Worked exclusively with children who were afflicted with Pervasive Development Disorders (PDDs) including Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder.Key Achievements:Plan and implement one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy sessions at home, in school, and in community settings for children with Autism to improve patients’ independence with activities of daily livingCollaborate in bi-monthly program/goal-planning meetings

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Master Of Arts (M.A.), School Psychology

Executive Education Certificate, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Master Of Education - Educational Leadership