Lenee Washington, M.Ed Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Design and implement best-practices to deliver high-quality, differentiated instruction that meets the needs of students with a variety of learning needs• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, project-based learning, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate• Maintain ongoing positive working relationships with various stakeholders to ensure academic success• Collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve behavioral and academic challenges and plan for implementation of individualized education plans

• Lead rubric-aligned interviews based on the City Teaching Alliance model and research-based core competencies while inspiring candidates to join the City Teaching Alliance program• Ensure an equitable evaluation and experience for prospective educators using effective interpersonal communication and active listening skills to identify qualified candidates who represent mission of CTA

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Advised aspiring new teachers in CTA residency program and served as liaison between CTA staff and residents by communicating needs of residents and hosting regular office hours to address residents’ needs• Counseled new teachers regarding educational issues, such as program matriculation, school adjustment, study habits, and career planning• Observed instruction to evaluate teacher performance and facilitate development of teacher practice

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Provided assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research in mathematics• Scheduled and maintained regular office hours to meet with graduate students• Evaluated and graded examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades in support of professors

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Designed and implemented math lesson plans to provide differentiated small group instruction t0 4th graders in southwest Washington, DC• Established positive relationships with students in mentoring club which led to an increase in social-emotional learning, behavior, and interpersonal skills• Spearheaded school-wide math initiatives to establish strong culture of math among elementary students

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Delivered comprehensive college counseling to caseload of 100+ high school students to expand postsecondary education opportunities for disadvantaged students• Provided one-on-one and group mentoring and academic advising to maximize college preparation, ensure competitive eligibility for four-year institutions, and promote college retention• Led workshops geared toward financial literacy, prepare for college entrance exams, and complete college applications

South Los Angeles

• Developed and executed intervention strategies for 25 at-risk African-American and Latino/a 9th-11th graders to graduate high school and be eligible to enroll in four-year universities• Implemented college-preparatory tracking program to foster college-going culture, expand academic enrichment initiatives, and generate individual and collective academic success• Collaborated with staff to assert and address crisis incidents among youth in timely, professional manner

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Expanded summer enrichment opportunities for youth of color between ages 8-18 to advance reading levels and generate positive attitudes toward learning• Developed daily lesson plans for a classroom of 10 middle school scholars, facilitated engaging book discussions, and incorporated learning activities to broaden scholars' social and political consciousness• Built strong rapport with scholars through mentorship and forged relationships with parents to work collaboratively in addressing academic and wellness priorities of scholars

Los Angeles

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Attended weekly policy meetings and numerous Congressional briefings and panels in addition to completing various assignments for president/founder, Marian Wright Edelman• Extracted data from annual reports to compose published fact sheets regarding the state of America's minority children• Lobbied representatives and senators on Capitol Hill to support continued funding of the Children's Health Insurance Program and the Strong Start for America's Children Act

Master Of Science In Education, Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Activities and Societies: InterVarsity Bruin Christian Fellowship, Afrikan Student Union Minors: Education Studies; African American Studies

High School Diploma