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Interned for Judge Colette Greggs at the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge, LA.

Austin, Tx, Us

I served as the Director of Operations, driving the school’s mission by implementing plans into work streams, overseeing the fiscal budget and administrative operations, and managing 35 employees, including programs, HR, technology, and reporting. This role presented the opportunity for me to find creative ways to create a sense of community and promote cultural differences through various programs and community events. ► Identified areas for improvement through ongoing data analysis and assessment; improved teacher practice by focusing assessments on engagement and observation data, revealing students were engaged 86% of the time. ► Reduced referrals by 62%, from 290 to 113, with targeted academic, social-emotional, and cultural interventions. ► Facilitated Robotics program initiatives across 3 districts, allowing students to enter the Robotics pathway next school year. ► Implemented benchmarks through a heat map spreadsheet to track every 6 weeks how students were doing on unit tests, discipline, and attendance; awarding classes who met the mark by mastering all areas.► Hosted a student event during the first quarter of the school year, inviting parents and city officials to participate in a community-wide field trip to build relationships that will continue to grow over time.

Cedar Hill, Texas, Us

I had the opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity in two roles under one school campus. It was my responsibility to manage the overhead budget and a 740+ student population as well as a team of 70+ faculty. To drive success, I developed the organization’s strategy and key initiatives, including long-term planning in all program areas. ► Increased the school accountability rating to a C grade (from a 70 to 72 score) by finding key factors influencing policy effectiveness and unintended consequences. ► Implemented a restorative discipline plan that reduced referrals and exclusionary discipline by 39%, from 465 to 287.► Transitioned the school to a virtual classroom amid the COVID-19 pandemic; set up audio/visual equipment and rotated class schedules, achieving a 60% student engagement rate.► Improved student-teacher relationships through professional development focused on de-escalation techniques, parent communication, and email responses.► Reinforced campus pride and expectations by implementing a peer mediation program for resolving disagreements.

Cedar Hill, Texas, Us

Monroe, Louisiana, Us

During my short tenure, I provided strategic direction in setting priorities and driving business growth. I accomplished this by identifying opportunities and approaches to drive organizational goals in the right direction, demonstrating a commitment to incorporating the DEI lens into all aspects of work. ► Developed progressive disciplinary actions, challenging administration, and guiding teachers on how to empower students instead of punishing them, which eliminated instructional time for minor infractions. ► Created a curriculum on computer skills and internet awareness for PreK - 6th graders, ensuring technology hardware and software were compliant with state test requirements.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

As part of my beginning days in management, I led all aspects of retail operations for a major brand. I oversaw a healthy budget and managed a diverse team of 10 employees. I fostered a positive work culture as well as coached, recognized, and rewarded high performers. This effort helped to increase the morale of the operations and bring a sense of togetherness and appreciation to bear. ► Maintained high operational standards while managing budgets, controlling expenses, and achieving financial goals.► Optimized store performance and customer satisfaction with effective operational strategies, leveraging retail management principles and practices to drive sales and meet financial targets.► Managed promotional activities, product launches, and inventory management with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, marketing, and logistics.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Developmental Education

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Computer And Information Sciences, General