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Brooklyn, NY

Provided targeted coaching, problem-solving support, and feedback to individual teachers across multiple schools to improve instructional quality and align with organizational goals.Managed the science department for grades 5-8, overseeing curriculum implementation, teacher development, and student performance.Designed and executed school based.

Brooklyn, NY

Stage 5 Master Teacher - Recognized in the top 2% of teachers at the Achievement First network when evaluated on metrics including student performance, family and student surveys, lesson observations, and peer and leader surveys. Spearheaded development and implementation of the first middle school Computer Science curriculum within the Achievement First.

Brooklyn, NY

Authored NGSS aligned science curriculum including 120+ daily lesson resources in use across 16 middle schools in New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Led the design and implementation of network-wide professional development programs for science teachers in New York and Connecticut.Constructed year-long curricular resources for the network's first.

Houston, Texas

• 7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
• Constructed and implemented long-term, unit, and daily lesson plans to direct effective standards-based instruction.
• Planned a rigorous curriculum which resulted in gains of over 70% mastery in the 2009-2010 school year and gains of 85% mastery in the 2010-2011 school year as measured by a Teach For America created end of course.
• Led the 8th grade science classes to rank the 6th highest out of 47 district middle schools on March district exams with a 49%higher passing rate than the district average. Science Department Chair
• Created department improvement plans, common assessments and provided teacher support across grades 6-8.
• Facilitated staff development for the science department on the utilization of common tracking systems in an effort to implement more effective, data-driven instruction.

Coached 12 teachers through a 5-week summer training program to establish foundational teaching skills by reviewing all teachers’ daily plans and providing technical assistance and problem solving support.

• Peer Mentor – Middle School Science
• Coached second year corps members on long-term plans, management plans and goals for the 2010-2011 school year. Round Zero Assistant – Secondary Science
• Supported first year corps members in creating visions for success in their classroom including management plans, long term plans and their first unit plans. Middle School Science Assessment Creator
• Worked with a Manager of Teacher Leadership Development to create common assessments for all Houston ISD corps members for 6-8th grade science.

Constructed assessments for a middle school science curriculum based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

I was at intern in the London office where I booked venues and entertainment for events. I also helped with on-site event management and their personal concierge services. We also provided the Small Luxury Hotels concierge service and I helped execute a major SLH event in London.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Hospitality Administration

Activities and Societies: Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality, Alpha Phi Omega, Dean's Host.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Science And The Public