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Cambridge, Ma

College-prep urban charter/alternative public school enrolling students from underserved metro-Boston communities. School-wide inclusion-style classroom environment demanded broad integration of special-education scaffolds and accommodations for both individual students and larger groups. Extensive advisory/Social Emotional Learning curriculum designed to foster mindfulness and high-level academic and personal investment in students. Spearheaded reorganization of 7-10 Social Studies/History Scope & Sequence to align with both state and Advanced Placement/Pre-AP standards; coached individual teachers on curriculum development, instructional delivery, and assessment planning; spearheaded use of GoogleClassroom, ItsLearning and Schoology LMS platforms to flip classroom and integrate technology in classrooms across disciplines and grade levels; piloted Portfolio and Competency-based assessment models in preparation for larger schoolwide shift; co-founded Honors program culminating in individual/independent Social Science and STEM research/portfolio presentations by grade 9/10 students

Brookline, Ma

Alternative program served "at-risk" students who struggled to succeed in highly-competitive traditional district high school. Small classes, competency-based academic model, intensive advisory program, restorative disciplinary structure, close family contact and comprehensive wrap-around work with established student services (counseling, college guidance, special educationBuilt and delivered Competency-Based (CB) Social Science/Humanities Curriculum; conducted extensive field research into existing competency-based models; worked closely with program team to synthesize curriculum, assessment structure, restorative disciplinary system, advisory program, parent communication and interdisciplinary connections across 4 core academic subject areas; created and administered Senior Capstone Research/Portfolio/Presentation program.

Chelsea, Ma

Urban district school enrolling students from one of metro-Boston's most underserved communities. School-wide inclusion-style classroom environment demanded broad integration of special-education scaffolds and accommodations for both individual students and larger groups. Piloted performance-assessment model for increasing student engagement and preparing first-generation college applicants for rigorous academic output.

College-prep urban charter/alternative public middle school enrolling students from underserved metro-Boston communities. School-wide inclusion-style classroom environment demanded broad integration of special-education scaffolds and accommodations for both individual students and larger groups.Full time teacher/founding creator of 7th grade History curriculum; Curriculum and Instruction Coach to new History teachers; Academic Leadership Team; Dean of Faculty; Founder & Director of Athletic/Activities program; Soccer Coach; Basketball Coach (led first year team to 19-1 record and league championship)

Head Coach responsible for hiring and managing 6 member coaching staff, scheduling, travel, college advising, parent/school communications.

Principal Educational Consultant for JSIS Joint Outreach workshops with local educators; responsible for curriculum development, event planning, program staff training, event facilitation and presentation, materials development, assessment and evaluation of participants and program staff, development of short and long-term goals and objectives assessment.

MEd in Instructional Leadership with twin focus in Social Studies Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership; Capstone Project examining the impact of applied transformational leadership strategies with University-level Educational Outreach Coordinators on their work with secondary-level educators.

Managed logistics, travel, staff coordination and training, parent communication for 5-team select youth lacrosse organization; Head Coach of High School and Middle School teams.

Urban College-Prep Independent High School serving broad demographic of NYC-based families in preparation for admission to highly selective colleges/universities. Intensive advisory program cultivated close connections between faculty and students/families. Upper School History Teacher/Coach/Advisor at urban college-prep day school; 10th grade Curriculum Team Leader; Founding Co-Coordinator for Senior Leadership Seminar; sitting member Academic Program Committee; New Faculty Mentor; Varsity Girls' Soccer and Boys' Lacrosse Coach (named Coach of the Year 2006.)

Middle School Teacher/Student Advisor/SAT Tutor in dynamic urban charter school focused on closing the achievement gap and creating high-level educational opportunities for its students.

Residential school for at-risk youth who struggled to succeed in conventional school settings, offering intensive advising/personal intervention curriculum within college-prep academic structure. ADvisory groups convened twice/yearly for intensive family weekends of group processing and counseling activities. Upper School History Teacher/Coach/Student Advisor Director of Program responsible for devising and implementing school schedule and related program activities; Varsity Boys' Lacrosse and JV Boys' Soccer coach.

Alternative year-round residential school for acutely at-risk youth adopted problem-based competency curriculum to create accessible learning experiences for students struggling with intensive environmental risk. Upper School Social Studies Teaching Intern/Advisor/Dorm Parent at ; responsible for curriculum development and implementation in a team-teaching/interdisciplinary environment, student supervision and advising.

Master Of Education (Med), Instructional Leadership

Activities and Societies: Educational Consultant, Jackson School of International Studies Joint Outreach; Teaching Assistant, Jackson.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Activities and Societies: Mens Lacrosse - 2 year Varsity Letterwinner; Mystical Seven Honors Society; Coordinator, Transfer and Exchange.

Liberal Arts

Activities and Societies: 2 year Captain, Mens Lacrosse Club.Transferred to Wesleyan University in 1995.