Featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on 60 minutes for its radical investment in teachers and outstanding results, The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School was founded on the idea that teacher quality is the single most important school-based factor in the academic success of students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.TEP’s mission is to achieve educational equity for disadvantaged students by utilizing master teachers to provide rigorous… Show more Featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on 60 minutes for its radical investment in teachers and outstanding results, The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School was founded on the idea that teacher quality is the single most important school-based factor in the academic success of students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.TEP’s mission is to achieve educational equity for disadvantaged students by utilizing master teachers to provide rigorous academics, arts, and athletics instruction. TEP reallocates the public funding it receives as a charter school to pay its teaching professionals an annual salary of $125,000, with the opportunity to earn a significant performance bonus.As reported in the Wall Street Journal, a rigorous long-term study found that TEP produced major achievement impacts, including test score gains equal to an additional 1.6 years of school in math, with significant gains in science and English.Located in the NYC neighborhood of Washington Heights, TEP is succeeding in closing the Latino-White academic achievement gap. Originally a 5th through 8th grade middle school, TEP now also serves students in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade, and will soon be adding Pre-K, 3rd, and 4th grades. TEP will serve 1200 students at full capacity, from Pre-K through 8th grade. Show less

Conducted qualitative research on educational inequities experienced by Latino communities across NYC through extensive interviews, and data analysis, to inform reports utilized by various local and national stakeholders to address the factors impeding academic success of Latino youth.

Served as an academic advisor to over 60 diverse high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniorsInstructed weekly workshops on Study Habits, Sex Education and Conflict ResolutionDeveloped an innovative curriculum to help students create and implement academic plans Devised tools to measure and evaluate impact on student success Introduced students to the college admission process at competitive colleges and universitiesFostered a culture of vision, discipline and excellence

Introduced communication developments that included the use of social media to engage students with resources and opportunities available on campusWorked closely with center director to improve services available to studentsDirected student outreach and campus awareness projects such as art exhibits and cultural shows Planned April open house activities for admitted students of color

Researched and evaluated educational diversity-geared programs and their formulas for successAnalyzed data using thematic analysis to improve program implementation Coordinated fundraising events through alumni and donor outreach initiativesCompiled data spreadsheets for Executive Director and presented findings at staff meetings