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• Currently managing the Research and Evaluation team assigned to the Academics and Schools divisions. • Lead remote learning progress monitoring and evaluation work that is informing district strategies. • Helped team to develop new protocols to improve employee satisfaction.

• Lead the analytical work for the Academics Division which includes the following departments; Assessment, Re-porting & Data Services (AR&D), English Language Acquisition (ELA), Culturally Responsive Education (CRE), College & Career Success (CCS), Curriculum & Instruction (C&I), and Teacher & Leader Learning (TLL). • Identified areas for analytic support that will help the district address the achievement gap. • Created and provided analyses to the district on School Performance Framework (SPF) measures.

Greater Denver Area

• Supervise two ELA research analysts in aligning research and priorities to specific ELA and DPS initiatives. • Lead state and local assessment data analyses that measure progress on Denver Plan goals for English Learners. • Design and implement quantitative and qualitative research to assess DPS' performance in serving English Learners. • Founder, 30-member Analyst & Data Specialist Community of Practice (ADSCP); Member, ARE Equity Team.

Greater Denver Area

• Conducted analyses on state and district assessments including student and teacher level reporting, CMAS Science and Social Studies, READ Act, division, network, school health reviews, and adequate growth/achievement gap.• Analyzed multiple data points and provide conclusions and policy recommendations to DPS senior leadership • Develop data reports for state and district assessment data for district’s portal websites.• DPS point of contact for Elementary Division research requests and data needs. • Managed and implemented research in response to DPS external research requests.

Boulder, Co

• Directly assisted homeless and runaway youth with education, housing, and employment opportunities.• Implemented awareness initiatives targeted at youth, community groups, and businesses.• Supervised and trained staff members and volunteers.

Greater Denver Area

• Conducted quantitative and qualitative research studies on the YESS Institute’s mentoring programs. • Observed and interviewed participants in high school mentoring programs to determine if positive effects were gained through participation and if the mentoring program was effective in implementing its Emosmarts curriculum.• Assisted in grant writing and developing the mentoring program’s curriculum.

Greater Denver Area

• Adjunct professor for CUI 4450 for the University of Denver’s Master Level Teacher Education Program. • Course served as the foundation for understanding children with special needs and the current national and state laws/polices. • Topics included RTI polices, understanding/identifying developmental delays, special education law, and how to develop/apply individualized education plans.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Education And Psychological Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology