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New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Achieved top English Language Arts results across all 9 network middle schools by integrating new instructional strategies, original curriculum, and stakeholder management systems to increase student proficiency on assessments by 44% YoYRevised curriculum based on performance data, stakeholder feedback, network objectives and aims, and alignment with Common Core state standardsCollaborated with Director of Student Support Services and Literacy Interventionists to target student performance and adapt instructional materials based on literacy data; resulted in 200% growth in literacy skills

Designed and adapted writing curriculum for hybrid instruction for 300+ students; over 90% of students completed courses achieved desired outputs of being on track to gain entrance to specialized high schools across NYCAdapted materials and learning targets the following year based on stakeholder survey feedback, need for in-person instruction, and student output data analysis; 95% of stakeholders ranked curriculum as effectiveDeveloped trainings for 4 new hires on instructional strategies, E-content platforms, and data analysis; 100% of staff retained and rated as effective by Associate Chief Program Officer and other key stakeholders

Directed a cross functional team and coached 36 educators across 4 departments to drive instructional outputsAnalyzed educator needs and baseline data through surveys and observations, developed priorities, measurable goals, and action steps Initiated 15 training workshops on high priority skills; 100% of staff rated training as “effective” Developed learning targets and aligned training materials for 36 new hires; resulted in 94% meeting performance goalsOnboarded and mentored 8 new hires through 1:1 and group coaching; resulted in 300% increase in performance Collaborated with 3 instructional coaches and 2 program managers to deliver skill and role-based trainings on culturally responsive pedagogy, DEI initiatives, giving constructive feedback, trauma-informed management, etc.Project managed weekly events for 250+ stakeholders, partnered with outside vendors for scheduling and logistical needs, managed budget and decreased spending by 15%

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Led shift ​from virtual learning to hybrid learning for 200+ stakeholders; conducted needs assessment and collaborated with partners to roll-out online learning platforms, resulting in over 80% teacher satisfaction and 200% increase in student reading and math levels Adjusted curriculum to be suitable to delivered in virtual and in-person environments simultaneously by training end-users; managed/coached training session for 10 new hires on E-content platformsMeasured stakeholder satisfaction through surveys and collaborative meetings to evaluate effectiveness and modify plans accordinglyProject managed 4 initiatives for 300+ stakeholders resulting in 34% increase in attendance and an average of +1.4 GPA growth

Coached and mentored 1 resident educator on instructional best practices, curriculum development, and professionalism skills through daily observations, 1:1 meetingsCollaborated on a cross functional team to develop individualized learning targets for resident, monitor progress, and problem solve around areas of growthResident was on track for promotion after 1 year and saw 65% increase on effectiveness rubric by EOY

Elmhurst College- Eta Phi

Elmhurst College- Eta Phi

Bronx, New York

Master'S Degree, Secondary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Gamma