I work with K12 districts on strategic alignment of their writing and literacy initiatives.

Lead, develop, and hire a team of sales and partnership professionals for K-12 assessment, adaptive practice, and data solutions for school districts in 8 states: IL, WI, MN, MO, NE, IA, ND, and SD. Build and implement annual strategy for region in partnership with Regional Vice President and Area Vice President, and in collaboration with internal product, support, and marketing teams. Coach and develop sales professionals toward reaching goals.

Led national team of renewal and implementation specialists for Freckle K-12 adaptive practice solutions, partnering directly with thousands of American and international schools. Developed and implemented engagement and renewal strategy in partnership with Freckle executive team. Partnered with Renaissance Learning, Inc. in managing acquisition, including transitioning Account Managers from Freckle territories into Renaissance sales territories.

Led national team of account managers while also individually managing Freckle book of business in eight states (CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT). Developed and executed implementation, engagement and renewal strategy / cadence for mid-market and potential market customers segments, in consultation with Freckle executive team.

Led national team of account managers while also individually managing Freckle book of business in 14 states/regions (CT, DE, DC, MD, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV). Developed and executed implementation, engagement and renewal strategy / cadence for mid-market and potential market customers segments.

Managed implementation, engagement, and renewal of existing customer base across multiple states. Directly partnered with hundreds of US and American international schools on K-12 adaptive practice solutions.

Managed new business acquisition for Mid-Atlantic regional territory against growth-minded sales targets.

First line of lead qualification for entire national Freckle sale steam. Lead qualification and cold lead generation.

Planned, delivered personalized / whole-group instruction to 120 different students each semester- Implemented CCSS, NETS-S, CDE English and Social Studies content, and Global Sustainability Standards (GSS). -Reached national, state standards-based objectives in multiple subject areas at 97% success rate with students. -Built creative engagement and classroom management strategies for classrooms of 20 – 30 students per class. Analyzed performance, assessment data. Maintained 95% college matriculation rate for graduating seniors over 5 years.Designed original curriculum, e-Learning, instructional programing for blended learning courses. - Wrote, designed, taught objectives-based course content for: •English: 12th grade expository writing, 11th grade English / American literature, 9th grade SIOP reading •Social Sciences: 9th grade world history, 11th grade ESL SIOP US history for international students-Specialized in reading and writing pedagogy, w/ proven success in role-play simulations, project-based learning (PBL), inquiry-based learning (IBL), Socratic seminar, student-driven research, essays, student blogging, online discussion boards.-Designed assessments, incl. written and multiple-choice formative / summative exams and student portfolio assessments.-Designed, piloted, led after-school / weekend tutoring center for struggling writers, including peer-tutor training.-Led adaptation of on-ground course to online blended learning course (“flipped” classes), w/ complete management systems and engagement strategies, student management, and original video and e-Learning content.-Led pedagogical-based PLCs (professional learning communities) w/ colleagues to facilitate curriculum collaboration.Piloted and implemented numerous technology, incl. LMS, SIS, SaaS, EdTech, e-Learning production tools. Ability to learn new tools quickly. Expertise in Google Suite, Apple iWork. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Wordpress, Adobe Suite.

Managed existing relationships while developing new partners and customers for $80,000 private high school education.-Met, exceeded recruitment targets determined by Board and Administration; generated $5 million in annual revenue. -Grew annual applicants by 20% in 2 years to 715 applicants from 75 Bay Area middle schools, w/ 65% yield enrollment.-Conducted applicant interviews and review, aided in admissions decisions. Made formal presentations to Board. -Managed international student program. Grew international student population to targeted 4% of overall student population. Marketed school brand to international student market, w/ travel to six cities in China in 2012.Engaged applicant community w/ direct, online and word of mouth marketing strategies to increase yield.-Delivered on-site presentations w/ international & domestic travel.-Led social media and email marketing campaigns. -Followed up on inbound sales leads, performed outbound sales calls, managed daily phone and in-person inquiries.-Designed, trained, directed student & parent ambassador program (150 members). Designed, led on-campus visit programs-Planned and coordinated annual recruitment events with school faculty, w/ attendance in excess of 2500 individuals.-Participated in brand strategy meetings. Daily office tracking and management of logistics for 1000 inquiries. Designed instructional materials for customers.

Produce copy, stories, and interviews in collaboration with Editorial and Sales team for monthly neighborhood magazine, circulation 80,000

Developed curriculum for, taught, and assessed 11th and 12th grade public high school students (AP English, English 3 Honors, and Senior Non-Fiction Composition) under the supervision of master teacher and department head, and in conjunction with Common Core practices.

Developed curriculum for, and taught, elementary and middle school students in 10-week courses, based on individual assessment of student needs and state test scores

Taught 7th and 6th Grade public middle school students under the supervision of the master teacher, and with incorporation of RTI meetings, SDAIE, and Common Core practices.Assumed vacant role of 6th grade drama teacher with no previous experience in drama of any kind.

Various duties included certified pay roll, workplace management and supervision, vehicle safety training and supervision, and, most importantly, manual labor.

Produced engaging copy and entries for the Sierra Club's "The Green Life" blog. Researched and edited stories and features by both staff and free-lance writers prior to publication in Sierra Magazine, circulation approx. 600,000.

Delivered tutoring instruction to ELL (English language learner) public high school students

Covered city, local, state, and national news for city desk of The California Aggie.