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Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

Nakuwadde, Uganda

-Led a team of 15+ staff in operational and program management, resulting in enhanced performance.-Equipped staff with expertise in teacher training, gender-responsive and trauma-informed programs, and designing distance learning materials for 500+ students.-Established all-staff professional development and scholarship programs, increasing job satisfaction through salary increases and benefits.-Ensured compliance with international regulations by implementing all-staff training on safety, child safeguarding, and employment rights.-Developed a comprehensive Country Director manual for financial oversight and management, managing budgets, and procurement to preserve institutional knowledge.-Collated data for reports and ensured compliance with donor and grant requirements.

Karatu, Tanzania

-Organized seminars attended by 50+ Karatu district school representatives and officials on Classroom Management, Student-Centered Learning, and Mental Health.-Mentored teachers through student-centered learning models, observations, workshops, and online professional development.-Launched a school library with relevant, inclusive, accessible reading materials.-Aligned the school with the Cambridge International curriculum, establishing academic calendars and class schedules.-Implemented child safeguarding measures, including First Aid training and emergency protocols.-Fostered supportive relationships with all community stakeholders, cultivated new partnerships, and designed handbooks for parents, students, and employees.

Rift Valley Children'S Village, Oldeani, Tanzania

-Achieved a 100% pass rate of Tanzanian national exams by developing and delivering intensive English lessons for Gyetighi Primary students, preparing them effectively for secondary school.-Conducted seminars for 50+ teachers on student-centered learning, English instruction, assessment tools, classroom management, mental health, and inclusive teaching strategies.-Launched a Computer Literacy program, enhancing teacher capacity through attendance records, exams, schedules, and assessment results.-Provided academic and career counseling to 30+ secondary school graduates, promoting higher education, vocational opportunities, and internships.-Fostered positive stakeholder relationships, boosting morale through teacher recognition and organizing faculty events.

Boston, Massachusetts

-Developed, delivered, and updated lessons for Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Workforce Development, and Citizenship Programs across Boston.-Created educational content for diverse adult non-native English speakers, covering computer basics, ESOL, professional communication, pronunciation, employment rights, HR protocols, and emergency safety procedures.-Aligned educational content with DESE, American Red Cross, OSHA, HIPAA laws, and USCIS policies.-Recruited clients and volunteers, organized graduation events, led field trips, and fostered employer partnerships.-Tracked student attendance, and updated ETO client database; established intake and progress benchmarks using TABE and Best Plus assessments.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

-Submitted weekly lesson plans to ESOL Coordinator-Created and delivered student-centered English and Computer Literacy lessons to diverse class of adult students; emphasis on experiential learning-Aligned learning objectives to Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) Standards -Attended trainings through Massachusetts Adult Education Professional Development System (SABES)

Boston, Ma

-Developed and delivered lesson plans, integrated supplemental materials, and conducted monthly assessments.-Prepared international adults for TOEFL and IELTS exams, facilitating admission into American universities.-Enhanced student retention by organizing college fairs and cultural field trips, fostering engagement with Bostonian history and college admissions processes.

Boston

-Created needs-based curriculum and delivered weekly lessons to beginner level class of refugees and asylum seekers at Boston Refugee Center for Health and Human Rights-Prepared trauma-informed lesson plans relevant to helping clients adapt to American culture and familiarize themselves with Boston; accommodated new students with learning disabilities

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

-Coordinator and Organizer for Spring 2012 Speaker Event Series-Research Assistant for Dr. Elora Chowdhury

Beijing, China

-Instructed immersive English classes for 3 private preschools for children ages 2-6.-Created a curriculum framework guided by multiple-intelligence theory.

Master Of Education - Med, International Education

Concurrent Certificate in Digital Media Design & Making for Educators

Ba, International Development/African Studies

Activities and Societies: President of War Child Canada McGill Chapter, Cultural Events Organizer for Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.

Conflict Resolution And Negotiation, Transitional Justice, Truth Commissions

Activities and Societies: International Student Organisation of Stellenbosch, Wine Culture Society, Canoe Club

International/Global Studies

International Politics

M.A., Learning Design And Technology