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Cleveland, Ohio

Initiates and facilitates the implementation of strategic plans using empirical data and research-based indicators of quality special education programming, with consideration of federal, state, and district guidelines and timelines. Advises and coaches school leaders and educators on best educational practices through non-evaluative instructional coaching, technical feedback, and targeted professional development. Collaborate with families, therapists, and outside agencies to meet student needs effectively. Provide input on district teams projects (e.g. curriculum selection, school academic achievement plans) from a special education lens.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Promoted from volunteer co-host to lead host in 2017 based on high recommendation of show creator & host• Lead host of a weekly investigation of local, state and national issues impacting minorities in the Greater Cleveland area. Talent for generating compelling interviews with subjects from diverse backgrounds. Builds and maintains professional rapport with a broad range of subject-matter experts in Cleveland and around the country.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Facilitated academic and cultural programming for the Provost Scholars Program, a mentoring and college-preparatory partnership between CWRU and East Cleveland City Schools. Maintainedrelationship between university and school district. Planned and executed various events and programs, overseeing all details and logistics. Organized and facilitated meetings and workshops, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Developed and implemented program evaluation methods to measure success and impact.

Cleveland , Ohio

Successfully developed, managed, and increased engagement in comprehensive civic, career and college-focused programming for over 150 Greater Cleveland area youth in grades 6-12, resulting in an increase of youth program engagement by 75%. Quadrupled volunteer recruitment numbers within first six months of directorship through implementation of comprehensive outreach strategies. Forged new partnerships with community organizations to provide Collaborated with community partners to secure in-kind services for youthprograms.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Solely responsible for increasing academic-focused programming through recruitment, training, and supervision of 24 math and literacy tutors across multiple middle school and high school campuses.• Made programming decisions using data analysis of student academic progress.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Empowered full and part-time middle school staff to become effective youth program workers through hiring, supervision and training. • Held program staff accountable to the standards and expectations set by the organization.• Forged and cultivated cooperative relationships with the principals, school personnel, families, community partners, and other related service agencies.• In conjunction with development department, obtained eight federally-funded 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants for a total of $1.7 million in funding.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Researched, co-wrote, and obtained two new federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants allocated by the State of Ohio Department of Education totaling $1.7 million over 5 years. Innovated professional development for program staff at Cleveland area neighborhood centers and settlement houses. Collected and analyzed student achievement data and applied results to curriculum and lesson planning based on State of Ohio Department of Educationrequirements. Collaborated with program partners to provide quality youth activities at neighborhood centers, particularly related to literacy, STEM, college and career readiness, health and wellness, and career exposure. Made budgeting decisions as a part of a team based on program needs. Develop and lead professional development opportunities for staff to enhance program effectiveness.

-Taught High School Level Geometry in an inclusive setting to students in co-taught classes at the secondary level. -Collaborated with general education teachers to foster the use of differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching strategies for students with and without Individualized Education Plans-Developed and applied multidimensional Math lesson plans and study skills curricula directly relating to each students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in both inclusive and self-contained educational settings

-Provided special education services in an inclusive, co-taught setting for students grades K-5.-Provided educational and behavioral support, and consultation for students with varying special needs and the educators who teach them;-Developed and applying multidimensional curricula and lesson plans directly relating to each students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in both inclusive and self-contained educational settings;-Collaborated with general education teachers to foster the use of differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching strategies for students with and without Individualized Education Plans-Provided resource services in a small group and one-on-one setting for K-5 students with mild to moderate learning disabilities, developmental delays, and other health impairments.

Taught hands-on, dynamic lesson plans in Math and Reading using differentiated instructional strategies; Planned and completed Individual Education Plans and other special education-related legal documents; Provide resource services in a small group and one-on-one setting for K-2 students with mild to moderate learning disabilities and developmental delays. Effectively performed in both small-group resource and inclusive special education settings where collaboration with teachers in grades K-2 and 4-5 was emphasized. Participate in and contribute to staff development in our school and in the school district. Attend educational training, assist with report cards, track data, create and execute original lesson plans, create a professional portfolio, initiate meetings and communication with parents, and plan weekly with each grade level

Masters In Teaching, Special Education, Learning And Behavior Disabilities, K-12

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society, Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi National.

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society His Chosen Sounds Gospel Choir, Hampton University Student Athlete Tutor.