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•Work with early childhood systems leaders across states, tribal nations, and territories to provide guidance on public policy, program implementation, and technical assistance.•Examine and analyze grantee compliance with federal policies and program requirements.•Identify and analyze program trends, achievements, best practices, gaps, and concerns.•Prepare position papers, briefings, documents, data analysis and fact sheets, and other materials concerning early childhood programs.

I founded and opened a private Montessori school serving children aged 2 through 6th grade.•Hired and trained the founding staff of over 40 teachers. •Developed a strategic plan to ensure a high fidelity Montessori education is implemented in vision, mission, and advancement.•Develop and build positive and equity-centered school culture for employees, families, and students.•Plan and implement ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers on curriculum, instruction, diversity, equity, & inclusion, and pedagogy best practices. •Manage budget, operations, accreditation, and licensing requirements. •Manage all aspects of the educational program. •Founded Spanish Immersion program. •Organize and execute various Montessori parent education and community events. •Conduct parent meetings to address academic and social-emotional development.

• Provides strategic advising, leadership coaching, and professional development for school leaders and teachers. • Specializes in the development of strategic frameworks to guide operational efforts aligned with advancing the mission and vision for various schools and education institutions. • Expertise in developing school culture, operations, engagement, and communications to transform school communities.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge, Ma

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Liberty City, Miami Florida

Liberty City, Miami

Liberty City, Miami

University Of Maryland, College Park

Master Of Science (M.S.), Education, Early Childhood Education, 3.99 Gpa, Magna Cum Laude

Program Coursework Covered: •Access & Advocacy in Education •Analysis and Evaluation of Education Research •Applied Developmental.

Macte Early Childhood Leadership And Administration, Leadership And Administration

The courses in the certificate program covered Montessori leadership principles, management of teachers and staff, operations.

Macte Age 3-6 Certificate, Early Childhood Education And Teaching

Participated in an intensive MACTE accredited Montessori certificate program. The course specialized in educating children ages 3 to 6.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Hearing And Speech Sciences, Early Childhood Special Education Minor

Coursework in speech-language pathology and audiology, neuroscience, child development, applied developmental psychology, early childhood.