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New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

• Consult with organizations and subject matter experts to identify knowledge gaps and develop customized curriculum design and training solutions that align with business goals and values.
• Utilize various eLearning tools to create interactive and engaging online training materials.
• Develop systems and structures to support the effective implementation of e-learning modules, enhancing learning outcomes and engagement.
• Provide ongoing training and development solutions to teams and instructors, ensuring continuous improvement and skill enhancement.
• Document resources and processes to support scalability, future training, onboarding, and development
• Track and report on client KPIs to key stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

• Lead the design and development of innovative learning curriculum for various programs within the organization
• Drive sales enablement initiatives, empowering teams to communicate value and optimize client engagement strategies effectively.
• Collaborate with the internal team to design and implement client success strategies that drive engagement and enhance program delivery.
• Provide ongoing training and support to ensure coaches effectively integrate learning methodologies and best practices into their businesses.
• Facilitate workshops and coaching sessions that focus on practical strategies and personal development.
• Drive initiatives that foster community engagement and networking among participants.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Onboarded and mentored new teachers, focusing on instructional strategies, classroom management, and student engagement.
• Developed academic procedures to enhance lesson proficiency and classroom effectiveness.
• Evaluated faculty performance, providing feedback and organizing professional development opportunities.
• Oversaw curriculum development and implementation, ensuring alignment with academic goals.
• Collaborated with families and departments to foster a cohesive learning environment.
• Managed student records and assessed learning outcomes to improve student success.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Developed and implemented a school-wide social-emotional learning and character development program.
• Coordinated a comprehensive behavior management system with incentives and redirection strategies.
• Partnered with families and mental health organizations to support students experiencing trauma.
• Facilitated staff training on student-teacher relationships, classroom management, and school culture.
• Conducted school culture walk-throughs and supervised key daily activities to maintain a positive environment.
• Monitored and analyzed attendance, homework, and discipline data to address school needs proactively.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Developed and delivered differentiated learning experiences tailored to a diverse group of 5th-grade students.
• Planned and implemented comprehensive lesson plans, integrating cross-curricular content to enhance student learning and problem-solving skills.
• Acted as grade-level lead, collaborating with colleagues to align curriculum standards and share best instructional practices.
• Spearheaded remote instructional efforts during the pandemic, creating sustainable and engaging online learning resources for 5th-grade students.
• Utilized digital tools and platforms to foster interactive virtual classrooms, maintaining student engagement and achievement.
• Designed and facilitated professional development sessions for peers to improve remote teaching strategies and student support.

Brooklyn, NY

• Transitioned into a 4th-grade teaching role to address significant cultural challenges and stabilize a classroom that experienced multiple teacher turnovers before October.
• Implemented a structured classroom management plan that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment, leading to improved student behavior and engagement.
• Developed and executed a curriculum reset, ensuring that students received consistent, high-quality instruction aligned with educational standards.
• Collaborated with school leadership and support staff to identify and address the specific needs of the students, enhancing their overall learning experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and resilience as a master teacher, successfully turning around the classroom dynamic and setting a standard for future success.

Brooklyn, NY

• Built and maintained clear processes and procedures to boost schoolwide efficiency
• Developed plans for schoolwide sanitization and organization to help improve teachers’ productivity
• Supported finance team in developing new processes for schoolwide purchases to reduce cost
• Monitored and facilitated schedules and professional development for School Aides

Brooklyn, NY

• Coached Specialists (Art, Music, PE, Theatre, Spanish, Science) through effective planning strategies and classroom management
• Organized and maintained school’s first schoolwide incentive system
• Planned and executed schoolwide cultural programming such as Community Meetings, Assemblies and Enrichment Activities
• Organized and managed the school’s Afterschool, Saturday Academy, and Summer School programming

Greater New York City Area

• Developed first K-5 vertically aligned Science Curriculum based on NYC State Standards
• Plan and execute daily lessons for each grade
• Designed and lead community garden field lessons

Greater New York City Area

• Work closely with grade level peers to support consistent curriculum delivery in the form of best practices/instructional strategies and consistent forms of student assessment.
• Facilitate the review and revision of short-range and long-range grade level goals
• Work with other grade level chairs to coordinate and articulate curriculum to support vertical alignment
• Prepare an agenda and conduct grade level meetings
• Discuss and share best practices/effectiveness of instructional strategies in grade-level classrooms. Participate in professional development sessions geared toward instructional leadership
• Plan and prepare science lessons for all 1st grade classes

Greater New York City Area

• Integrate multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning.
• Challenged students to master basic math concepts through implementation of manipulatives, graphing, and charting exercises that developed problem-solving skills.
• Plan and teach guided reading lessons to model questioning, clarification, and problem solving techniques.
• Assist with the formulation of Individual Education Programs, and generate quarterly report cards.
• Deliver common core aligned instructor to 22-25 students in Math and ELA
• Led integrated humanities/writing units that allowed students to bridge the gap between real world issues and course material through library and Internet research, interviews, and creative writing exercises.

Greater New York City Area

• Support children with their learning activities in the classroom
• Work closely with lead teachers to make sure scholars enjoy learning in a safe and caring setting.
• Work closely with parents to support scholar learning
• Plan and execute lessons for small group word work during literacy circles for 2nd and 3rd grade
• Supervise stimulating math learning centers utilizing various manipulative.

Brooklyn, NY

Grade 1 Team Support

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Spelman Student Government Association- Secretary of Institutional Advancement, Residence Hall Office Manager.

Master’S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching