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Owner/General Manager (2016-Present)• Leveraged strong business and entrepreneurial skills, procuring this business which was closed down after having had three failed owners despite its superb location. • Spearheaded a complete renovation of facility, conceived of and implemented new concept and branding, promoting the ultimate food experience and catering to families with a friendly atmosphere. • Achieved profitability in week #2.

District Administration, K-12 Director of Social Studies (2015-2016)Supervised, directed and advised 9 building Principals and 100+ faculty in implementing rigorous curriculum to meet the needs of all students. Modeled best practices for curriculum design and instructional strategies for teaching various subjects. Implemented innovative common core assessment cycle fueled by continuous data analysis and standards-based planning and assessment. Conducted informal and formal evaluations to assist in student achievement and teacher development. Provided advanced professional development to first year and veteran teachers. Served on the District Improvement Plan Committee, High School Leadership Committee, and 5-District Partnership Committee. Highly involved and visible in community events. • Initiated a spirit of change that led to a sense of community, a clear focus for the Department, and key outcomes. o Initiated National History Day Competition at the high school level.o In one year of coaching and support, A.P. U.S. History data increased 48%; A.P. European History data 14%o Through the initiative of including all students in the selection process and initiating a culture of AP for all, Advanced Placement enrollment increased by 54%.

Assistant Principal of Curriculum/Social Studies Department Chair/High School and Middle School Athletic Director/ Advanced Placement Teacher/Associate Head Coach (2012-2015)Achieved consistent success and positive outcomes in multiple roles, as well as overseeing school budget, daily operations and facilities, and handling full classroom teaching and management responsibilities. • Selected achievements and key outcomes: o Reassigned to low-performing ETO K-12 “sister” school to assist with rigorous implementation of intervention program, monitor student achievement, develop differentiated instruction curriculum, lead and monitor pull-out, push-in schedule. Outcome: within 6 months school moved from ETO school to a B level school.• Selected achievements and key outcomes…continued: o As a school assistant principal, increased the number of AP exams administered from 326 to over 2,400 in an urban setting over a year period.o Instituted an Algebra 1 course for a cohort of 6th grade students. o Led the Athletic Department, achieving an increase of the number of sports from 24 to 27. Oversaw two massive fundraising opportunities as well as the building of a multi-million dollar athletic facility. o As a classroom teacher and Department Chair, initiated a major change in philosophy of determining AP/IB students. Set clear, consistent standards for academic achievement. o Saw an increase of 77% in AP Euro, 56% increase in APUSH, 100% pass rate in EOC U.S. History. o Served on the accreditation team and as a member of the Doral College and Miami Date College faculty Dual Enrollment Program.

Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator (12/07-5/10). Scope of responsibilities include: recruiting potential student athletes; participating in all phases of coaching, training and preparation of a collegiate football team; collaborating with other assistant coaches on weekly game plans and fundraising;

-Teaching Duties Include:Maintain full classroom teaching and management responsibilities as well as extensive team planning and collaboration with parents, teachers, and administrators and with school events. Increased school’s Advanced Placement results in APUSH and AP EURO. In addition to teaching responsibilities, initiatives and highlights include: fundraising, detention coordinator for middle and high school, assistant athletic director and also served as school’s Social Studies Department Chairperson.

-Teaching Duties Include:Maintain full classroom teaching and management responsibilities as well as extensive team planning and collaboration with parents, teachers, and administrators and with school events. Increased school’s Advanced Placement results in APUSH and AP EURO. In addition to teaching responsibilities, initiatives and highlights include: fundraising, detention coordinator for middle and high school, assistant athletic director and also served as school’s Social Studies Department Chairperson.

•Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development.