Enthusiastic educator and researcher bringing 10 years experience in urban education. Passionate about developing and implementing inclusive programs that engage a range of students, including students with disabilities and formerly incarcerated youth.My academic background and work experience have prepared me to work with educators, a range of students. During my time at the University of Pennsylvania, I developed skills and experience working with a range of students in formal and informal academic settings as a teaching fellow and mentor to undergraduate students. In addition to my work with university students, in the various stages of my graduate studies, I worked in a variety of school settings with teachers and mentors as a program evaluator and researcher. In these roles, I took an in-depth look at the relationships between teachers and students. Prior to my graduate studies, I worked as special education teacher in New York City, providing me with teaching experience in a public-school setting. While my graduate studies and teaching experiences have yielded a deep love and understanding of education and teaching, my undergraduate studies provided me with a rich foundation in history and cultural studies, particularly through a multicultural lens.