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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

-Co-taught the 7th grade English class that received the highest i-Ready Reading Diagnostic end-of-year test score growth, 194% typical annual progress, network-wide (2021-2022).-Co-facilitated the 8th grade ELA class that received the highest i-Ready reading diagnostic end-of-year test score growth, 164% typical annual progress, MS-wide (2022-2023).-Recipient of the "Rookie of the Year" award (2021-22). -Coordinated a Personal Wellness after school class held M-Th through Georgia State University’s After School All-Stars program (SY 22-23).-Founded the Kindezi Old Fourth Ward soccer program and coached the co-ed middle school team (2021-23).-Supported in bridging the school's social studies and English programs under the umbrella of the humanities in order to promote cross-curricular continuities, collaboration, critical thinking, and an emphasis on reading and writing outside of the English classroom. -Served as the Individualized Education Program case manager for 4-6 students per school year. Ensured IEP compliance.-Engaged in collaborative lesson-planning. -Planned, facilitated, and monitored student growth through establishing baseline data, developing Specially Designed Instruction, and analyzing probe data. - Scaffolded and differentiated instruction, modified tests and assignments, and provided accommodations with fidelity. - Attended weekly professional development trainings, grade level meetings, and coaching sessions. -Facilitated a genius-awakening, culturally-relevant, holistic education with an emphasis on Social Emotional Learning to middle school scholars (6-8) in co-taught inclusion classrooms.- Successfully proposed and supported with the coordinating of departmentalizing IEP progress monitoring data points. Overhauled a less efficient system in which case managers were tasked with conducting progress monitoring sessions for all of their respective caseload's IEP goals regardless of their content specialty areas.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

With the Outreach Team I served as a canvassing team leader in the Georgia Senate runoff election for two clients - Save Our Senate and the Black Progressive Action Coalition.►Responsible for executing and improving the campaigns' field marketing, results, and growth initiatives. ►In addition to training canvassers, evaluating and analyzing their performance, and planning and managing field logistics, I also ensured my teams of up to six people had the skills, resources, and support necessary to successfully execute the campaigns' strategies. ►Attended a team leader briefing and debriefing every shift. Practiced due diligence in informing my teammates of local canvassing and voting laws/ordinances, updated policies and procedures, and relevant political developments on a daily basis. ►Troubleshooted and creatively developed solutions for my teammates when they had questions, concerns, or problems on the field.►Throughout the two campaigns we knocked on over 60,000 doors and had over 10,000 face-to-face conversations with targeted voters. We outperformed our target goals for knocks, contacts, and shifts sent out on both campaigns.►Enforced compliance with Covid-19 health and safety measures daily. I was in charge of documenting and reporting temperatures, distributing personal protective equipment, having my teammates fill out a health and safety questionnaire, and correcting any behaviors counter to our health and safety priorities.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

♦ The Bonner Program provides a scholarship to underrepresented college students with demonstrated backgrounds in leadership and community engagement in exchange for their weekly commitment to intensive and meaningful service with local community organizations throughout their time as an undergraduate student.♦ Interned as a life coach and math tutor for at-risk primary school children in the Meadows Park Community Center afterschool program. In addition, I facilitated mutual aid services between Colorado College and Meadows Park Community Center including non-perishable food drives, a neighborhood-wide dinner, and afterschool program volunteer labor. (2017-2018)♦ Oversaw Kappa Sigma Beta Omega volunteer operations on behalf of the Collaborative for Community Engagement at Colorado College. Developed asset-based, community-informed volunteer coordination strategies to implement a long-term community partnership between Kappa Sigma Beta Omega and Concrete Couch (an innovative non-profit in Colorado Springs which promotes sustainable access to the outdoors). Maintained two prior-existing community partnership operations with Lutheran Family Services (refugee move-in program) and the Springs Rescue Mission (direct relief to people experiencing homelessness) as well. (2018-2020)♦ Alongside my Bonner cohort, I engaged in trainings on leadership development and social justice topics in an effort to become aware of how the problems and issues of our communities influence (and should inform) our service work and public policy. (2017-2020)

Acworth, Georgia, United States

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Acworth, Georgia, United States

Provided exceptional customer service skills and cultivated a strong work ethic in an upscale Italian dining establishment. Thrived in fast-paced environments in both the kitchen and front-of-house settings. Worked my way from a busser/dishwasher to an expeditor/server.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies

Activities and Societies: -Kappa Sigma Coordinator of Community Engagement -Kappa Sigma Grand Master of Ceremonies -“Masq” Masculinity.

Teacher Leader Endorsement, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

-Engaged in a GaPSC approved preparation program that provides approved candidates with the coursework and related field experience.

High School Diploma, International/Global Studies

Activities and Societies: -President of North Cobb's National Honor Society chapter -Model UN -UGA HEROs (HIV/AIDS Quality of Life Care).