Education Nonprofit with the mission that every educator and parent have the tools they need to ensure all students in PA can read to the best of their potential through evidence based screenings, advocacy and education.We focus on: 1. Building awareness that the scientific research evidence base exists.2. Fostering an understanding of how the evidence base informs instruction.3. Supporting educators and parents as they implement instructional practices that align with the… Show more Education Nonprofit with the mission that every educator and parent have the tools they need to ensure all students in PA can read to the best of their potential through evidence based screenings, advocacy and education.We focus on: 1. Building awareness that the scientific research evidence base exists.2. Fostering an understanding of how the evidence base informs instruction.3. Supporting educators and parents as they implement instructional practices that align with the evidence base.4. Bringing together all stakeholders with shared missions around reading success for all; including universities, non-profits, parents, and school districts. Show less

Ensured students received high-quality, evidence based literacy instruction. Led the development and improvement for UMLY teachers via training, observations, model lessons, feedback conversations, data analysis and more. Served as the literacy content and intervention expert and provided support on curriculum and the science of teaching reading.

Co-founded The Reading League Pennsylvania under Everyone Reads PA with a team of Educators and parents. Managed all of the start-up responsibilities including strategy, marketing, member recruitment, and event planning.

Teacher in a Title I after school virtual program where I taught and mentored students in Chicago Public Schools and various CA public schools.

Responsible for business development and educational programming during the start-up of this location.

Supported several charter school leaders as they launched their independent charter schools in the Denver Metro Region. Specific areas of support were in staffing, operational structures, curriculum development, and curriculum selection. Schools supported included Girls Athletic Leadership School and Atlas Preparatory Charter School.

1. Lead a science grant that served grades K-5. 2. Co-led the math professional development for the school.3. Increased students' math performance from 43% proficient and advanced on the state STAR test in second grade to 77% proficient and advanced in 3rd grade.3. Participated in the Aspire Educational Leadership Masters program through San Jose State University.4. Relocated to Denver, CO in June 2005.

Financial Analyst - Channel FinancePerformed financial and business analysis for the Channel Finance Department. Responsibilities included sales analysis, database administration, distributor support, and EDI implementations.Left for TEAMS Americorps/Graduate School at SFSU.

One of the first ten employees of a financial services Internet start-up company now part of Envenstnet Asset Management. Organized and managed all aspects of administration. Specific areas of responsibility included customer service, account services, human resource management, marketing material development, in-house SEC compliance, and facilities management. Also responsible for supporting the executive staff – CEO, COO, and CMO.Returned to Altera because of the 2000 Dot Com Crash.

Supported the Director/Controller of Sales Finance, Senior Credit and Disbursements manager, and their respective departments (a total of 40 people). Duties included event planning, meeting organization, monthly and quarterly reporting, and W-9 and 1099 administration. Left for start-up opportunity.

Responsible for maintaining, auditing, and implementing Quality Assurance programs for a gamma irradiation facility; ensuring compliance with standards from the FDA, USDA, and ISO9002; leading compliance audits with all regulatory bodies; acting as site radiation protection officer; and performing all staff training including nuclear and safety.