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-Delivering technical assistance, program support, and professional learning on implementation science and continuous improvement, including EWIMS and MICIP, for schools, intermediate school districts, and state agencies/organizations. -Designing and facilitating statewide and targeted professional development—both in-person and virtual—on implementation best practices.-Co-leading a statewide Community of Practice to advance implementation science, fostering collaboration and capacity-building among education professionals.-Developing tailored resources and supports to enhance systems such as training, coaching, leadership, collaborative team structures, and communication. -Driving data-driven decision-making and improvement cycles to strengthen fidelity, program effectiveness, and student outcomes.

-Guided educators in integrating academic content standards into local social studies curriculum planning, promoting instructional effectiveness.-Advised districts and schools on evaluating and adopting high-quality instructional materials to enhance curriculum design and delivery.-Facilitated educator and stakeholder groups in developing standards, creating model curriculum, and reviewing instructional supports for social studies and financial literacy.-Delivered professional learning for social studies educators and managed a monthly newsletter reaching over 19,000 subscribers across Ohio, providing timely resources and updates.-Analyzed and synthesized social studies education research and data for internal and external stakeholders. -Represented the Department and presented at six state and national social studies education organizations quarterly.

-Directed K-12 national, state, and local assessment administration and data for an urban school district of over 36,000 students.-Supervised a team of five department staff and over 60 building test coordinators, providing leadership for assessment literacy training. -Developed and implemented interdependent project plans and timelines, coordinating efforts across departments and school-based teams.-Led Request for Proposal (RFP) committees to adopt new gifted assessments, assessment data management systems, and reading and mathematics assessments, improving district-wide evaluation tools.-Prepared and delivered monthly reports and updates to District and Board of Education committees, ensuring transparency and data-driven decision-making.-Managed an annual operating budget exceeding $2 million, optimizing resource allocation to support assessment and data initiatives.-Drove quality improvement projects that enhanced department systems, increasing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

-Directed the adoption of the first social studies curriculum update in over a decade, implementing high-quality instructional materials for 36,000 students.-Supervised and collaborated with three instructional coaches supporting social studies educators across 45 schools to improve instructional practices.-Managed professional learning initiatives for over 800 K-12 social studies teachers, enhancing content knowledge and pedagogy.-Coordinated district-wide project-based learning assessments for grades 4-11, impacting instructional practices across 60 schools.-Expanded the integration of evidence-based writing, historical thinking, and information literacy into the K-12 social studies curriculum.-Prepared and delivered presentations on social studies initiatives and outcomes to District and Board of Education committees, promoting informed decision-making.

-Served as an instructional leader across three school buildings (Hyde Park, Mt. Washington, and Riverview East), supporting over 1,500 K-12 students.-Coached and evaluated a caseload of 40 teachers, fostering professional growth and enhancing instructional quality.-Monitored special education services through the IAT, ETR, and IEP processes.-Managed student behavior and discipline systems, promoting a positive and inclusive school climate while supporting individual student needs. -Collaborated with families, staff, and community partners to address student needs, strengthen engagement, and build supportive relationships.

- Co-established and taught a student-led newspaper that produced eight issues each year and continues to serve as part of the school’s academic focus. - Designed and delivered rigorous, standards-aligned social studies instruction (Government, Economics, U.S. History), leading to a 24% increase in student achievement over four years.-Structured department meetings to co-develop a shared mission and vision, creating actionable plans to drive student achievement.-Served as a teacher leader, promoting student engagement by co-establishing a student-led newspaper and student council.-Co-founded the high school’s Varsity Baseball program, building a sustainable extracurricular opportunity for students.-Coordinated the administration of 1,700 standardized and state achievement assessments annually as the high school testing coordinator.- Collected, organized, and analyzed district, state, and national assessment data for 200 students to inform data-driven instructional decisions.-Integrated technology into instructional plans, utilizing Google Drive, Edmodo, social media platforms, and other software to enhance teaching and learning.- Participated in the three-year Teaching American History Grant program, developing social studies curriculum and delivering professional development on content and pedagogy.

-Counseled 55 Cincinnati Public School juniors and seniors, guiding them in developing personalized post-secondary education plans.-Organized and facilitated college readiness initiatives, including campus visits, FAFSA application workshops, and college admissions test tutoring, to support students’ successful transitions to higher education.

-Co-developed an elementary outreach program that engaged 40,000 students annually, fostering interest and participation in science education.-Facilitated 45 interactive student workshops per year, improving inquiry-based learning and enhancing science process skills.

Designed rigorous and engaging instructional plans for two sections of American History and one section of World History.