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Southside Secondary

▪️Utilized student data analysis to lead a Student Support Team to foster a safe and engaging learning environment, resulting in a remarkable decrease in student aggression of at least 15% YOY after assuming the new director role at another growing campus. ▪️Navigated the complexities of COVID to uphold high expectations for community support, campus safety, and student engagement by leveraging technology to develop creative systems to connect students and families to a caring campus. ▪️Developed House Cohorts to create vertical and horizontal connections between students and staff that increased student persistence, hitting a campus record of retaining 91% of students from 2021 to 2022.

Eisenhower High

Accepted the challenging, yet rewarding role of establishing the foundational culture at a new partnership high school, beginning with a core group of 127 ninth graders and growing one grade level each year after:▪️Developed and implemented school-wide programs to increase student motivation and persistence, resulting in a 0% student out-of-school suspension rate for two consecutive years.▪️Managed a team of five administrators and support staff members to create a safe and inclusive learning environment, fostering a 90% student persistence rate across three years. ▪️Coordinated with school principal and faculty to develop and implement a comprehensive academic intervention program, leading to at least 80% of students regaining credit during Spring and Summer Sessions.

Westbury High School

Granted an opportunity to return to the classroom to dual teaching Mathematics and coaching football: ▪️Developed and implemented relevant mathematics curriculum aligned with district standards, leading professional development training to ensure high-quality instruction.▪️Actively participated in school events and extracurricular activities, fostering strong relationships with students and contributing to a positive school community. ▪️Leveraging my past experience in athletics, supported student recruiting to invest 3 new freshmen to join a developing football team, each of who allowed me to take a mentoring role in their lives.

Houston, Texas, United States

Built the foundation of my educational career, establishing dynamic relationships with students, families and community partners alike, allowing young men in an underserved community to begin truly tapping into their potential: ▪️Established a comprehensive school disciplinary action plan, resulting in a 40% decrease in student incidents and fostering a positive campus culture. ▪️Collaborated with district chair heads to develop relevant curriculum for mathematics instruction, contributing to a 22% increase in student performance on state assessments and building their overall confidence in a subject that the population of students had historically underperformed. ▪️Promoted school pride and camaraderie through the establishment of new school traditions and various social events and activities, enhancing student and staff morale and engagement with the campus community. Partnered with community churches, farms and other various centers to provide students access to opportunities to serve and lead.

Houston, Texas, United States

Forged authentic relationships with my students and the community to provide systems of high behavioral and academic performance:▪️Provided curriculum-aligned, student-relevant instruction, helping the school meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for Mathematics for two consecutive years. ▪️Volunteered daily for after-school tutorials, dedicating time to assist 30 students with deficiencies in core courses, significantly improving their academic performance. As a Lead-Teacher: ▪️Designed and managed class schedules for 180 students, ensuring efficient and effective use of instructional time during both fall and spring semesters. ▪️Conducted observation cycles and provided feedback to 16 instructors, enhancing their instructional practices and improving overall student performance on state assessments by 22%.

Houston, Texas, United States

Joined TFA as a Houston Corps Member and enjoyed the journey to build skills to support underserved communities, while developing a passion for education.

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