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Newark, New Jersey, United States

• Facilitates four mathematics classes (5th and 6th grade), utilizing tailored lessons and curriculum; boosting the passing rate through Individualized Education Programs for diverse learners• Participates in weekly Special Education and 6th-grade team meetings, addressing academic goals, problematic students, and event planning such as parent-teacher conferences and fundraisers• Engages in Latinx Committee meetings that celebrate culture and community; participated in the fundraiser… Show more • Facilitates four mathematics classes (5th and 6th grade), utilizing tailored lessons and curriculum; boosting the passing rate through Individualized Education Programs for diverse learners• Participates in weekly Special Education and 6th-grade team meetings, addressing academic goals, problematic students, and event planning such as parent-teacher conferences and fundraisers• Engages in Latinx Committee meetings that celebrate culture and community; participated in the fundraiser that provided essential items to 500+ underprivileged families in the local community Show less

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Executed daily responsibilities such as bathroom, hallway, and cafeteria duties to uphold a clean environment in adherence to Kipp operating procedures and state legal regulations• Collaborated with Co-teacher to assess students' weekly progress and grades, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of individual development and implementing corrective action• Led small group targeting students three grades behind, reinforced previous curriculum; initiated a mentorship program for boys… Show more • Executed daily responsibilities such as bathroom, hallway, and cafeteria duties to uphold a clean environment in adherence to Kipp operating procedures and state legal regulations• Collaborated with Co-teacher to assess students' weekly progress and grades, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of individual development and implementing corrective action• Led small group targeting students three grades behind, reinforced previous curriculum; initiated a mentorship program for boys focused on character development and building community Show less

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Coached middle school Boys and Girls basketball teams with notable success• Guided the Girls' team to an outstanding record of 40 wins and 1 loss over four seasons• Steered the Boys' team to competitive performance, securing 37 wins and 25 losses during a six-season tenure

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Served as middle school flag football coach, fostering skill development and strategic understanding to empower young athletes in sports

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Established a positive and structured learning environment, reinforcing the school's core values, high expectations, and stringent code of conduct• Directed small group Math/ELA instruction for 5th and 6th graders, tailoring teaching methods to support struggling students and those with special needs• Collaborated with the Dean to provide behavioral intervention support, contributing to a holistic approach to fostering a conducive learning atmosphere

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Coached Middle School Girls' Track and Field, nurturing a positive and empowering environment while honing athletes' skills and fostering teamwork and achievement

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Designed and executed a tailored coding curriculum for grades 5-8, introducing programming languages (Scratch, Python, JavaScript) and emphasizing algorithmic principles, logic, and problem-solving, fostered a robust foundation in computational thinking to meet high academic standards• Managed and provided feedback on student portfolios, showcasing their coding projects, photography compositions, and keyboarding assignments acquired throughout the academic year• Engaged in… Show more • Designed and executed a tailored coding curriculum for grades 5-8, introducing programming languages (Scratch, Python, JavaScript) and emphasizing algorithmic principles, logic, and problem-solving, fostered a robust foundation in computational thinking to meet high academic standards• Managed and provided feedback on student portfolios, showcasing their coding projects, photography compositions, and keyboarding assignments acquired throughout the academic year• Engaged in professional development by actively participating in the annual three-week staff orientation in August, with instructional training sessions conducted throughout the school year Show less

New York, New York, United States

• Led a team of 10 employees in providing account management support, including rights, security, and system groups, for 11 hospitals and clinics across NYC• Performed onsite and remote technical support, troubleshooting, and computer systems repair, hardware, and peripherals for all computer and mobile devices for MDs, PAs, RNs, and staff• Oversaw IT request queue and resolutions in accordance with the hospital’s technology standards, data protection, and security awareness policies… Show more • Led a team of 10 employees in providing account management support, including rights, security, and system groups, for 11 hospitals and clinics across NYC• Performed onsite and remote technical support, troubleshooting, and computer systems repair, hardware, and peripherals for all computer and mobile devices for MDs, PAs, RNs, and staff• Oversaw IT request queue and resolutions in accordance with the hospital’s technology standards, data protection, and security awareness policies and procedures• Assisted staff and guests, addressed technology issues related to network connectivity, printers, and the setup and configuration of medical devices and equipment Show less

Rochester, New York Area

• Resolved software, hardware, and network operations requests efficiently using remote access and one-on-one guided support, resulting in completion rate of 9 minutes per call• Acted as point of contact for logged escalations and maintained data accuracy in CMS• Spearheaded initiatives aimed to improve support systems, deliver effective training, and resolve conflicts, resulting in increased operational efficiencies for continuous improvement

Rochester, New York Area

• Directed and taught after-school S.T.E.M. program curriculum to a group of 10 children• Exercised and devised various individual and group activities to engage students in their corresponding subject matter

Rochester, Ny

• Restructured database for Nazareth Greenhouse in order to manage 500+ plant species• Aided in the future planning of plant documentation strategy creation

Rochester, New York Area

• Spearheaded marketing initiatives by leveraging platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr, resulting in an increase in attendance at basketball games through heightened outreach and engagement

Rochester, Ny

• Supported the development of 8th-grade students by offering supplemental homework tutoring and organizing hands-on learning trips for out-of-school enrichment experiences• Provided mentorship to address various facets of the achievement gap, extending support beyond the traditional classroom setting

Lockport, Ny

• Designed comprehensive full-day activities for a youth summer program, integrating academic, social, and individual development components• Managed a team of five recreation leaders, ensuring the successful execution of the planned activities to create a well-rounded experience for the participants

Certificate, Cybersecurity

Master’S Degree, Arts In Teaching

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology Major, Community Youth Development Minor

Activities and Societies: Nazareth's Basketball Team President of Creative Minds Club Peer Mentor HEOP/EXCEL Student Advisory Board