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Alexandria, Va, Us

Crystal City, Virginia, United States

As a Research Associate, I continue to provide client-focused research, program evaluation, and technical assistance focusing on early childhood education, workforce development, and special education policy for Federal, State, and local government agencies. I contribute to research publications, technical reports, and briefs synthesizing project findings. I am adept at quantitative data collection, cleaning, and analysis utilizing RStudio. I also facilitate focus groups and interviews as well… Show more As a Research Associate, I continue to provide client-focused research, program evaluation, and technical assistance focusing on early childhood education, workforce development, and special education policy for Federal, State, and local government agencies. I contribute to research publications, technical reports, and briefs synthesizing project findings. I am adept at quantitative data collection, cleaning, and analysis utilizing RStudio. I also facilitate focus groups and interviews as well as conducting qualitative data analysis using NVivo.I am the Project Manager for the Lead IDEA National Technical Assistance Center. As Project Manager, I diligently manage the $15M budget, forecasting staffing, travel, subcontractors, and indirect costs. I use AirTable to develop workflows to track spending and streamline project leadership and administration. I also prepare monthly budget reports to project leadership and our Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Project Officer. Show less

Crystal City, Virginia, United States

As a Research Assistant in the Learning Supports program at the American Institutes for Research (AIR), I support AIR's research and technical assistance in the areas of early childhood education, workforce development, special education policy, and multilingual education for Federal and State clients. My primary responsibilities include providing administrative support for research, technical assistance, and evaluation projects by scheduling internal and external meetings, note taking,… Show more As a Research Assistant in the Learning Supports program at the American Institutes for Research (AIR), I support AIR's research and technical assistance in the areas of early childhood education, workforce development, special education policy, and multilingual education for Federal and State clients. My primary responsibilities include providing administrative support for research, technical assistance, and evaluation projects by scheduling internal and external meetings, note taking, as well as developing AirTable workflows for budgeting, data collection, and task tracking. I also conduct interviews and qualitative data analysis using NVivo. Additionally, I enhance technical assistance and research publications by creating interactive maps and other data visualizations using R Studio.I collaborate with a small team to plan the annual US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Project Directors’ and Leadership Conference. I also use HTML skills to manage online content and update technical assistance resources on the IDEAs that Work website. Show less

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Leads team of 10 responsible for organizing Student Government elections for the undergraduate student body of 16,050.Re-organized and streamlined election policies for Executive Board and Senate At-Large elections.Collaborated with BU administration and Student Government leaders to plan engaging election events such as a debate and town hall.Expertly utilized Qualtrics Survey software to create a unified ballot for every BU Undergraduate student no matter their… Show more Leads team of 10 responsible for organizing Student Government elections for the undergraduate student body of 16,050.Re-organized and streamlined election policies for Executive Board and Senate At-Large elections.Collaborated with BU administration and Student Government leaders to plan engaging election events such as a debate and town hall.Expertly utilized Qualtrics Survey software to create a unified ballot for every BU Undergraduate student no matter their college, class year, or academic standing. Managed a budget of $4,000 for events, advertising, and candidate reimbursements.Rapidly transitioned 2020 Student Government Elections to virtual format due to school closures from COVID-19. Show less

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Tutors 8 undergraduate students per week to improve writing and analytical skills.- Uses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate tutoring sessions to help students meet their academic goals.- Supports ESL and international students in acclimating to American linguistic and academic standards.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

In addition to the responsibilities of a Pro Shop Attendant, Student Supervisor responsibilities include:-Managing student staff of 48 and conducting performance audits on student staff once per semester.-Responsible training new student staff as well as creating a welcoming and professional work environment-Serving as a role model for student staff in delivering exceptional customer service and being knowledgeable about the RecTrac Point of Sale system.-Led upkeep of inventory… Show more In addition to the responsibilities of a Pro Shop Attendant, Student Supervisor responsibilities include:-Managing student staff of 48 and conducting performance audits on student staff once per semester.-Responsible training new student staff as well as creating a welcoming and professional work environment-Serving as a role model for student staff in delivering exceptional customer service and being knowledgeable about the RecTrac Point of Sale system.-Led upkeep of inventory for Lost & Found at a gym that accommodates nearly 4,000 patrons per day. Show less

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

-Reliable member of a team that manages gym rentals and ensures the facility is in good repair.-Uses RecTrac point of sale system to process purchases of sporting goods at the Pro Shop. -Assist patrons with questions about the facility, gym membership, and quality concerns.-Close out cash register and reconcile receipts at end of shift

I helped the NLC Early Childhood Success team identify partner politicians in 13 cities to strengthen the NLC's Cities Supporting the Early Childhood Workforce Program. This program helps cities develop equitable training for early childhood educators.I collaborated with the NLC Education Team's student re-engagement initiatives in response to the student engagement crisis caused by COVID-19. I researched and wrote online articles on student engagement for the NLC Education Team… Show more I helped the NLC Early Childhood Success team identify partner politicians in 13 cities to strengthen the NLC's Cities Supporting the Early Childhood Workforce Program. This program helps cities develop equitable training for early childhood educators.I collaborated with the NLC Education Team's student re-engagement initiatives in response to the student engagement crisis caused by COVID-19. I researched and wrote online articles on student engagement for the NLC Education Team, highlighting successful student re-engagement programs implemented by municipalities. I created story maps using ArcGIS for the NLC Education Team. The storymap allowed viewers to understand the geographic trends in enrollment using enrollment data from government agencies. The StoryMap combined the geographic data with short descriptions of successful local student engagement programs and student testimonials so that viewers can fully understand the issue.I worked with the NLC Economic Opportunity & Financial Empowerment team, researching examples of Guaranteed Income programs implemented by local governments. I attended meetings with City Officials who are developing their own Guaranteed Income programs. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Analysis & Policy; Urban Studies, 3.84

Activities and Societies: CAS Academic Ambassador, BU Student Government

Education record

Activities and Societies: Junior State of America; Editor, Brooklyn Tech Survey