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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

First Grade Literacy Lead, First Grade Teacher, First and Second Grade English Language Teacher, Great Minds ELA Content Leader Create and facilitate professional development (PDs) on the science of readingDeliver Wit & Wisdom and Geodes PDs from Great Minds, averaging 9.87 out of 10 on feedback surveysOne of only twenty-five elementary school teachers in Metro Nashville Public Schools to be selected to participate in Great Mind’s ELA Content Leaders ProgramAchieved the highest score (Level 5) on Tennessee’s TEAM evaluation rubric75% of students met or exceeded growth goal, surpassing the district’s key performance indicator by 15%Collaborated with literacy leads and content leaders across the district to support the transition to Great Minds’ Wit & Wisdom curriculum

Planned and executed campaigns to increase knowledge of educational inequity across Vanderbilt’s campus, leading to 103% of the goal of offer acceptance, compared to 70% across peer campuses.

As a classroom teacher, I achieved high student reading and math growth, including the highest MAP scores in math and reading. I averaging over 7 reading levels of growth, moving students from 32% on grade level at the beginning of the year to 70% of students on grade level at the end of the year, including students with disabilities. Students math assessment data were consistently at or above benchmark goals. Through strong achievement in the classroom, I was able to organize and fundraise in order to enroll the highest MAP performers into a Vanderbilt summer program for talented youth (SAVVY).As a literacy content planner and manager, I managed the execution of literacy curriculum across first-grade. This included writing phonics, whole-group reading, and sight word curriculum for the grade. Managing literacy lesson plan feedback for word study planner, including weekly feedback meetings.As the grade level chair, I led meetings regarding logistics, curriculum, finances, and development for a team of 8 first-grade teachers.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

The Tennessee SCORE Educator Fellowship seeks to support educator activism across the Volunteer State. During my fellowship, I attended conferences with educators from across Tennessee. Together we learned about Tennessee's education priorities and the recent history of education in our state. Through the SCORE fellowship, I was able to connect with ten state-legislators representing Davidson County. I trained my 1st-grade students on how to show legislators around our school and discuss their experience both inside and outside of the classroom. My students were able to ask questions. My students and I created a space where legislators were able to connect with students in an open dialogue about what was going on in their school and their community.

During summer teacher training, I planned and executed all operations for an elementary school in southeast Nashville during Teach for America’s Summer Institute in which students achieved 3 months of reading growth in 6 weeks of instruction. I was responsible for ensuring that over 100 elementary students were safe and had the materials they needed to learn and thrive during their time at school. In order to best serve our students, I trained and supported 18 staff members and 30 teachers-in-training throughout the summer.At the end of our experience, we saw high satisfaction rates for operations with 80% of teachers and staff members reporting positively on feedback surveys.

Greater Nashville Area

Selected from approximately 42,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. Participate in intensive training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. Teach in a summer school program run by TFA for students in Atlanta schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers. Engage in a full schedule of professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to my teaching license area.

Greater Nashville Area

Taught English and Psychology classes at Cane Ridge High School. Consulted with general education teachers to differentiated instruction for students with special needs. Lead teams of families, administrators, teachers, and students to develop individualized education programs for students. Collect data on student progress to goals, and report that progress on a regular basis.

Greater New Orleans Area

Prepared research materials surrounding child abuse prevention. Collaborated with New Orleans Children’s Advocacy Center (NOCAC) Staff and Tulane Public Health Department to initiate research on child abuse prevention campaigns. Developed partnership between NOCAC and local philanthropy organization. Assisted in project planning including outreach on Tulane University's Uptown and Public Health Campuses.

Greater New Orleans Area

Founded organization through student government. Worked with national organization to promote international development policy. Organized executive board. Created innovative promotional materials for national campaigns including “The Beginning of the End of AIDS,” “Thrive: Breaking the Cycle of Hunger and Poverty,” and “ONE Vote” campaigns. Educated Tulane students about foreign aide policy, specifically PEPFAR, the Global Fund for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, and Feed the Future policies. Participated in ONE Campaign Curriculum, which delivered information about foreign aid policy and the important components of lobbying for smart aid. Delivered information to the ONE at Tulane campus organization to inform club members about foreign aid resources.Attended 2012 and 2013 Power Summit in Washington, D.C. Actively participated in conference surrounding global development policy. Lobbied on Capitol Hill, asking members of congress to continue supporting data driven foreign aide policies.

New Orleans, La

Restructured governing bodies. Developed and edited new organization website. Initiated philanthropic partnership with local children’s health care advocacy group. Created new leadership development program. Organize and lead Chapter and Executive Board meetings. Monitor and motivate board members through sisterhood, community service, scholarship, social, and athletic activities. Following proper risk management and standards regulations to maintain the safety and wellbeing of 200 women. Fundraise over $1,000 biannually for philanthropic organizations including Prevent Child Abuse America and Women for Women International. Create new government structures that increase efficiency within the chapter. Responsible for upholding all guidelines set by the National Office, Local Advisors, and Panhellenic council. Balance a budget of over $125,000.

Tutor first, third, fourth, and fifth grade students in math and science curriculums. Intervene with low performing students through original lesson plans. Motivate and instruct students on how to succeed in the classroom. Supplemented educational programming for high-performing students.

New Orleans, Louisana

Worked with Tulane University's Center for Public Service to partner the New Orleans Children's Advocacy center with undergraduate students. Created an internship pipeline for the organization, and organized a sustainable board structure to both fundraise dollars and produce volunteer hours.

Durham, North Carolina

Conducted research work to assess quality health care for Dental Department. Planned, developed, and conducted patient satisfaction survey as well as a retroactive study used to assess healthcare outcomes for our patient population. Presented report to health care officials. Project coordinator for the Health Department’s first Children’s Health Fair, including communicating with stakeholders, organizing sponsors, advertising, creating project timelines, and managing the layout of the event.

Gaston County, North Carolina

Collected data through field surveying in Gaston, NC for CDC funded teen pregnancy intervention. Worked in the field to disseminate knowledge to a diverse community population, including Spanish- only, and illiterate populations, about teen pregnancy prevention programming. Utilized technologies to gather a diverse sample population meeting W.H.O. study standards.

New Orleans, La

Provided paraprofessional advising to 35 undergraduate women and connected students with relevant University resources and programs throughout campus. Confronted and resolved issues surrounding diversity, alcohol and drug abuse, social acceptance and academic performance. Organized and produced educational and community building programming, which promoted the development of pro- social behavior including the generation of program agendas, the organization of speakers, leading discussions, ordering catering, preparing materials used during presentations, and the development of creative marketing strategies by utilizing social networking, creating promotional resources like flyers, and employing product placement strategies. Collaborated with other staff members to create quality programming. Maintained the safety and security of students within the residence hall. Balanced a budget to provide programming throughout the entire year.

Durham Nc

Aided physical therapists with patient care by encouraging high patient productivity. Maintained the cleanliness and organization of Duke’s facility. Managed paperwork, gym membership, and exercise programs. Distributed educational information to patients about common sports and occupational injuries.

Durham, Nc

Supported children and their families while they visited doctors and specialists. Collaborated with Child Life specialists to ensure positive and child-friendly atmosphere through programming, delivery of entertainment materials, and having a positive attitude and enthusiasm at all times. Distributed important information to patients and caretakers. Organized and delivered donations to families.

Bachelor Of Science Public Health (Bsph) Cum Laude, International Public Health/International Health

Activities and Societies: Sigma Delta Tau, ONE Campus Club, Habitat 4 Humanity, Student GovernmentRelevant Coursework: Health Systems.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), K-6 Education