Interests: Inequality, Stratification, Education, Decisionmaking

- Awarded pilot grant for 30 Chromebook computers to institute blended learning in the classroom- 2013-2014 7th grade Social Studies Lead Planner: created lesson plans, unit plans, assessments, and materials for other teachers in the network- 2014-2015 8th Grade Lead Planner- Member of Teacher Advisory Committee aiding CMO in decision making- 2013 Founded girls basketball team and reached the city semifinals

- Member of school turnaround team in my first year and increased School Performance Score by 62% in first year, 25% in second year- 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year for Dolores T. Aaron Middle School- 2012-2013 Social Studies Teacher of the Year for all of ReNEW Schools Charter Management Organization (4 total schools)- As a first-year teacher, ranked at the 94th percentile for effectiveness of Math teachers across the state of Louisiana- As a second-year teacher, ranked at the 97th percentile for effectiveness of Social Studies teachers in Louisiana

Coordinated and carried out after school programming at Margaret Brent Middle School in Baltimore. Responsibilities included one-on-one tutoring, technology administration, and conflict resolution.

• Awarded the William F. Clinger Award to fund travel and research expenses• Wrote research paper "Development and School Attendance: Why Do Families Send Their Children to School?" • Conducted over thirty interviews with teachers, families, students, and school administrators• Investigated the problem of low secondary school attendance and factors influencing the family decision• Determined the dual influences of motivation and financial ability and their effects on secondary school attendance• Completed IRB approval process for research publication

Developed, funded, and executed a project to create a library and technology space in a public primary school• Raised $4500 through grant proposals, as well as fundraising efforts with family and friends• Coordinated obtainment of nearly 250 books, five computers, construction of two bookcases, and significant materials and labor devoted to the security and electrification of the classroom• Worked in conjunction with the school administration to develop a Community Directory in charge of the daily affairs of the library

Taught English for three months in two public schools• Developed my own English curriculum and taught in an extremely low-resource environment• Incorporated feedback from students, teachers, and families to improve my teaching• Assumed the duties of teachers who were absent for long periods of time for Math, Science, and Social Studies • Founded boys and girls soccer teams

• Worked directly with International Trade Specialists and local companies to aid with the exporting process • Collaborated with international partners and US Embassies abroad for market research and export counseling