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New York, United States

Design and facilitate national quarterly blended learning experiences for civic leaders centralizing race, identity, and power consciousness in organizing for educational equity. Design and implement on-line courses for internal staff for professional development and on-boarding with a success rate above 90%. Facilitate monthly blended learning communities of practice to provide and implement research informed adult learning practices amongst cross functional teams… Show more Design and facilitate national quarterly blended learning experiences for civic leaders centralizing race, identity, and power consciousness in organizing for educational equity. Design and implement on-line courses for internal staff for professional development and on-boarding with a success rate above 90%. Facilitate monthly blended learning communities of practice to provide and implement research informed adult learning practices amongst cross functional teams. Achievements:•Facilitated comprehensive organizing trainings for over 100 educators•Reached goal of 50% conversion rate for members moving into intermediate or advanced organizing actions following trainings•Average of 93% Program Quality Index Score across all trainings•Designed a recruitment strategy to increase national impact by increasing the number of regions actively engaging in virtual workshops Show less

Successfully led holistic based education programs at ten underperforming schools throughout New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey through the support of students, parents, community leaders, and networks. Implemented and developed “Diplomas Now” and “Talent Development Secondary,” two educational trial programs funded by the Investing in Innovation Fund (i3.) The $7 million programs supported 3 secondary New York City area schools, comprised of 4,500 students and ten… Show more Successfully led holistic based education programs at ten underperforming schools throughout New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey through the support of students, parents, community leaders, and networks. Implemented and developed “Diplomas Now” and “Talent Development Secondary,” two educational trial programs funded by the Investing in Innovation Fund (i3.) The $7 million programs supported 3 secondary New York City area schools, comprised of 4,500 students and ten administrators through innovative practices that improved student achievement and attendance, decreased English and Math performance gaps that directly contributed to high school graduation rates. Achievements:• Exceeded goals of identifying and cultivating partnerships that doubled program participation by 80%• Improved Algebra I Regent exam scores by 20% over one school year • Attendance rate improved from 90% to 94% over three academic school years • Successfully increased the graduation rate by 10% over three academic school years • Decreased chronic absentee rate by 20% for three consecutive years• 2016 Recipient of the Johns Hopkins University Kevin Cuffie “Above and Beyond”• Advisory Board Member and contributor to President Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative • Commendation from New York City Schools Chancellor for English, Language & Arts (ELA) & Math achievement gains attributed to the success of the My Brother’s Keeper mentoring program Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Focused on providing Spanish-speaking students with computer literacy as well as linguistic and cultural information necessary to improve English proficiency in business settings or to pass GED testing requirements. Prepared and presented face-to-face language instruction for 15+ students in a classroom environment. Leveraged educational theory and methodologies to design, develop and deliver classroom instruction via textbook and language software. Assessed and analyzed performance trends… Show more Focused on providing Spanish-speaking students with computer literacy as well as linguistic and cultural information necessary to improve English proficiency in business settings or to pass GED testing requirements. Prepared and presented face-to-face language instruction for 15+ students in a classroom environment. Leveraged educational theory and methodologies to design, develop and deliver classroom instruction via textbook and language software. Assessed and analyzed performance trends and modified teaching methods per class based on individual performance and learning style. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Led nationally recognized college-advising program that supports 300 Baltimore City high school students and graduates with academic development, college admissions, and financial aid support. Managed a team of 3 Retention Specialists as well as, tracked and led the nationally recognized program and operating budget of $1million. Analyzed and presented academic and demographic data including student grades, financial aid status and overall student well being to board members, funders,… Show more Led nationally recognized college-advising program that supports 300 Baltimore City high school students and graduates with academic development, college admissions, and financial aid support. Managed a team of 3 Retention Specialists as well as, tracked and led the nationally recognized program and operating budget of $1million. Analyzed and presented academic and demographic data including student grades, financial aid status and overall student well being to board members, funders, and other key stakeholders. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Planned, controlled and directed the overall activities for 700 students and 50 faculty members. Managed program initiatives, staff recruitment, evaluation, development and retention, fiscal management, student development and discipline, relationship building and promoting school values.Achievements:• Maintained a 98% high school graduation rate during 3-year tenure as a school leader• 94% 4-year college acceptance rate during 3-year tenure as a school leader• Facilitated… Show more Planned, controlled and directed the overall activities for 700 students and 50 faculty members. Managed program initiatives, staff recruitment, evaluation, development and retention, fiscal management, student development and discipline, relationship building and promoting school values.Achievements:• Maintained a 98% high school graduation rate during 3-year tenure as a school leader• 94% 4-year college acceptance rate during 3-year tenure as a school leader• Facilitated a staff in which 95% of teachers were rated effective or highly effective• Retained 100% of effective/highly effective teachers• Led classroom instructors in the use of effective academic methods and technologies• U.S. News and World Report Bronze School Distinction 2008-2009 Show less

Cohort | Scaling For Impact

Masters Of Arts, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Education

Certificate | Financial Management

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