Applied Youth Development Researcher, conducting cutting-edge research on relationships in developmental contexts and their impact on BIPOC youth thriving. Leading research projects, analyzing data, and publishing findings in reputable journals. Collaborating with community organizations and stakeholders to implement evidence-based interventions.

Develop and implement youth engagement programs to promote positive youth development, focusing on building healthy relationships in diverse communities. Provided direct support to youth and young adults through coaching, mentoring, and counseling.

Coach, advise and encourage boys and girls teams. Advanced a team of team of 50 to a roster of 120. Develop workouts to increase speed and strength. Coached team to first victory in over 20 years. Coached both boys and girls teams to league victory in ’06-‘11. Boys’ team has been undefeated since 2006. Led track and field team to most consecution league championship titles in school history. Personally coach over 100 athletes to CIF placement in the state. Coached men’s team to a 5th place… Show more Coach, advise and encourage boys and girls teams. Advanced a team of team of 50 to a roster of 120. Develop workouts to increase speed and strength. Coached team to first victory in over 20 years. Coached both boys and girls teams to league victory in ’06-‘11. Boys’ team has been undefeated since 2006. Led track and field team to most consecution league championship titles in school history. Personally coach over 100 athletes to CIF placement in the state. Coached men’s team to a 5th place ranking in the southern section of California. Assisted and coached 15 athletes to advance to Division 1 & 2 track scholarships in college. Led a coaching staff of up to 15 assistant coaches. Show less

Teach Advanced Placement Psychology and Introduction Psychology to students at a Christian college preparatory school. Developed course outlines and objectives, selected specific material to cover, selected required texts, wrote and presented lectures, wrote and administered exams and quizzes, developed and graded written and oral class projects. Prepare daily lesson plans, grade papers, contact parents, attend conferences Prepare students to pass the Advanced Placement exam for college credit.… Show more Teach Advanced Placement Psychology and Introduction Psychology to students at a Christian college preparatory school. Developed course outlines and objectives, selected specific material to cover, selected required texts, wrote and presented lectures, wrote and administered exams and quizzes, developed and graded written and oral class projects. Prepare daily lesson plans, grade papers, contact parents, attend conferences Prepare students to pass the Advanced Placement exam for college credit. Current pass rate average over 75%. Introduce concepts of Psychology and expansion of critical thinking skills with a Christian perspective. Serve as a mentor and advocate of students. Also a summer school teacher of Modern World History. Act as a lay counselor to students struggling with a variety of issues including relationships, divorce, drug addiction, eating disorders, mental illness, stress, and lack of confidence. Assist administration with decisions regarding the welfare of students. Show less