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Working to advance opportunities for youth transitioning from Foster Care and the Justice System to access, forge, and sustain pathways into a thriving adulthood. Current portfolio includes grantee partners such as the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth, Human Rights for Kids, Exalt, Treehouse, the Credible Messengers Mentoring Movement, and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition.

Greater Seattle Area

Term Limited Position (2 yrs) - providing strategic support and leadership capacity as Highline Public Schools strives to ensure that it's recovery efforts are aligned to supporting the communities most deeply impacted by Covid-19, the district's equity policy, and long-term strategic sustainability goals. This position includes leading and supporting efforts in Teaching and Learning, Human Resources, Community Engagement and Partnerships, Operations, and Finance, as it relates to the… Show more Term Limited Position (2 yrs) - providing strategic support and leadership capacity as Highline Public Schools strives to ensure that it's recovery efforts are aligned to supporting the communities most deeply impacted by Covid-19, the district's equity policy, and long-term strategic sustainability goals. This position includes leading and supporting efforts in Teaching and Learning, Human Resources, Community Engagement and Partnerships, Operations, and Finance, as it relates to the transparent, ethical, and equitable utilization of the district's ESSER funding. In addition to fiscal stewardship, I worked across teams to design, implement, and lead all aspects of our Covid-19 Recovery Procedures, continually update the district's recovery plan as needed to reflect best practices as outlined by state and federal requirements, and effectively communicate/respond to concerns raised by administrators, teachers, parents and other community members. Show less

Seattle, Washington, United States

As the Director of Strategic Program Partnership Integration, I continue my work leading strategic projects, primarily those related to the YouthCare Academy Project, and expand my portfolio to include a focus on stewarding programmatic partnerships that directly impact the full continuum of programs and services at YouthCare. In this new role, I continue to collaborate with program teams and functional departments to maximize the benefit of partnerships that support and advance YouthCare’s… Show more As the Director of Strategic Program Partnership Integration, I continue my work leading strategic projects, primarily those related to the YouthCare Academy Project, and expand my portfolio to include a focus on stewarding programmatic partnerships that directly impact the full continuum of programs and services at YouthCare. In this new role, I continue to collaborate with program teams and functional departments to maximize the benefit of partnerships that support and advance YouthCare’s strategic goals. Focused on partnerships now related to various projects, I will lead the integration of expanded services in collaboration with Seattle City Light, who will accommodate YouthCare Education & Employment programming at the Denny Substation location, Bellwether Housing, who will develop affordable housing options for YouthCare program participants on college campuses, and Kaiser Permanente, who will support YouthCare’s capacity to provide vital medical and wellness services to program participants. Show less

Seattle, Washington, United States

In leading the YouthCare Academy project, I oversee the development youth-centered education and employment services and the successful integration of these services across YouthCare's programs. To support the successful culmination of this work in the new Education and Employment center (currently under construction), I manage a portfolio of strategic projects across both internal and external stakeholders: merging our programmatic and theoretical service design; developing high-level… Show more In leading the YouthCare Academy project, I oversee the development youth-centered education and employment services and the successful integration of these services across YouthCare's programs. To support the successful culmination of this work in the new Education and Employment center (currently under construction), I manage a portfolio of strategic projects across both internal and external stakeholders: merging our programmatic and theoretical service design; developing high-level strategic partnerships; supporting the design and implementation of a new data system; conducting research and landscape analyses for new ventures; collaborating on building design; developing project budgets; supporting the capitol campaign; managing the administration of RFP/RFI processes; and serving as a liaison between members of the board, the executive team, and other constituents. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

YouthBuild is a comprehensive GED and Job Training program serving at-risk and homeless youth aged 18-24 across the country. As the program manager for the Greater Seattle Area, I collaborate with various volunteers, partners, and our community to ensure successful program operation. I work alongside and supervise a deeply talented team to oversee grant-reporting, student recruitment, marketing, communications, curriculum development, strategic program development, and day-to-day operations.

Collaboratively supported the Executive Director and a team of dedicated youth, staff, and board members at Northwest Youth Services in the affirmation of their incredible new Mission, Vision, and Value statements - establishing a bold new strategic direction for the agency.

Greater Boston Area

At RYP, I coached and led a growing instructional and administrative team that was comprised of over 30 volunteers and staff members, while simultaneously redeveloping the program as whole. Our program's newly shifted focus on community building and leadership development fostered strong interpersonal relationships and led to a 300% growth in student enrollment in just six months. In addition to facilitating the day-to-day management of the program, I oversaw the program's strategic planning… Show more At RYP, I coached and led a growing instructional and administrative team that was comprised of over 30 volunteers and staff members, while simultaneously redeveloping the program as whole. Our program's newly shifted focus on community building and leadership development fostered strong interpersonal relationships and led to a 300% growth in student enrollment in just six months. In addition to facilitating the day-to-day management of the program, I oversaw the program's strategic planning, budgeting, reporting, curriculum development, staffing, and project management needs. This included fostering over a dozen partnerships to support different areas of programming, most notably Boston's O'Bryant High School, YearUp, Boston College, and MassArt, in order to develop streamlined academic support plans and outline individualized next steps for our youth after high school. Show less

Greater Boston Area

After leaving the organization in October, I remained on staff as a consultant and support to the new directors who took over my position through assisting with curriculum development and project management needs.

Greater Boston Area

At A+, I was primarily responsible for the curriculum development and modification of over 25 classes, as well as overseeing our student support services, facilitating the hiring, coaching, and professional development of over 40 instructional employees, and directing special projects; facilitating the completion of our program's strategic plan and long-term initiatives through interdepartmental collaboration. During my time, we measurably increased our student enrollment/retention rates and… Show more At A+, I was primarily responsible for the curriculum development and modification of over 25 classes, as well as overseeing our student support services, facilitating the hiring, coaching, and professional development of over 40 instructional employees, and directing special projects; facilitating the completion of our program's strategic plan and long-term initiatives through interdepartmental collaboration. During my time, we measurably increased our student enrollment/retention rates and teacher satisfaction/retention rates. This growth was capitalized with the development and implementation of new courses in early childhood literacy, SSAT and SAT Test Prep, Public Speaking, and College Consultation. Show less

Greater Boston Area

Effectively planned and delivered rigorous, data-driven, differentiated instruction in math, literacy, writing, and character development. Collaborated with co-teachers and administers to improve instruction, applied for and received grants for field trips, leadership days, and co-lead bi-weekly professional developments.

Eugene, Oregon Area

Reading intervention instructor for struggling second grade readers in transition to third grade during an intensive five-week summer school program. (Seasonal Position)

Eugene, Oregon Area

As a practicum and student teacher in 4J public schools, I completed well over 1,000 instructional hours in low-income schools that served high ESL populations; specializing in grades Kindergarten through first. My student teaching placement for SY2013-2014 was a 40hrs/week placement in a 90/10 Spanish/English bilingual kindergarten classroom. During this time, I was responsible for developing and implementing an original, play-centered Spanish Language curriculum that was developmentally and… Show more As a practicum and student teacher in 4J public schools, I completed well over 1,000 instructional hours in low-income schools that served high ESL populations; specializing in grades Kindergarten through first. My student teaching placement for SY2013-2014 was a 40hrs/week placement in a 90/10 Spanish/English bilingual kindergarten classroom. During this time, I was responsible for developing and implementing an original, play-centered Spanish Language curriculum that was developmentally and linguistically appropriate for our students. Show less

Boston, Ma

Assisted Clinical Assistant Professor of Education Johanna Ennser-Kananen at Boston University for the graduate courses: Methods for Teaching Modern Foreign Languages and Methods for teaching English as a Second Language. This role included facilitating discussions and lessons in the classroom and grading student work.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Leadership For Learning, Cohort 7

Activities and Societies: Active Gates Millenium Scholar Graduated from the University of Washington in the L4L Ed.D program on a Gates.

Masters, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Activities and Societies: Gates Millenium Scholars Program (Mentorship, Boston University Chapter) Young Ladies Mentor (Volunteer, Boston.

Bachelor'S Degree, Early Childhood Education And Teaching, Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Bushnell University, Eugene, OR: Selected as Commencement Speaker, 2014; Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Delta Cappa.

Study Abroad, Spanish, Sophomore

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad Semester in Seville, Spain. Spanish Language Studies in Seville, Spain; 16 Credit Hours.