Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on federal and state policy in the area of human services. My research focus is on low-income families, including programs for couples and non-custodial fathers.

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on education policy issues using federal, state, and NGO databases; academic journals; and the Internet.Analyze effectiveness of school models, school reforms, and strategies to improve student achievement.Research, write, and edit blog posts for The Quick and the Ed policy blog.Draft Title I School Improvement Grant policy brief for publication.Research and build database of state ESEA Flexibility applications.

Conducted literature reviews on educational practices and researched teaching methods and techniques.Attended policy briefings and wrote memos with summary and analysis of proceedings.Analyzed statistical trends in test scores and student achievement at national, state, district, and school levels.Created rubric for school performance evaluation and model school classification.Created and updated internal database of successful schools.

Wrote and edited communications materials including news releases, e-mail action alerts, web content, factsheets, magazine articles, and policy reports.Ghost-wrote blog posts on Huffington Post, Grist.org and National Journal Energy and Environment Blog.Created and updated media contact lists and pitched stories to reporters.Produced multimedia content, including photos and web videos.Tracked media coverage of issues, identified communications opportunities… Show more Wrote and edited communications materials including news releases, e-mail action alerts, web content, factsheets, magazine articles, and policy reports.Ghost-wrote blog posts on Huffington Post, Grist.org and National Journal Energy and Environment Blog.Created and updated media contact lists and pitched stories to reporters.Produced multimedia content, including photos and web videos.Tracked media coverage of issues, identified communications opportunities, and recommended strategies fortargeted outreach. Show less

Tracked nationwide media coverage of education issues and identified opportunities to target potential co- sponsors of legislation.Researched and wrote memos on bills and issue areas for legislative assistants and constituents.Analyzed bill amendments and recommended voting decisions.Wrote and edited statements for the Congressional Record.Attended briefings and committee hearings, wrote memos summarizing proceedings and providing analysis.

Taught high school English class to 70 students using District of Columbia instructional standards.Developed and tracked short-term and long-term instructional objectives.Tracked and analyzed student achievement data bi-weekly and quarterly.Initiated and participated in independent professional development faculty group.Co-planned, budgeted, and led 30 Washington, DC students in intensive two-week capstone public policy research project on health effects of… Show more Taught high school English class to 70 students using District of Columbia instructional standards.Developed and tracked short-term and long-term instructional objectives.Tracked and analyzed student achievement data bi-weekly and quarterly.Initiated and participated in independent professional development faculty group.Co-planned, budgeted, and led 30 Washington, DC students in intensive two-week capstone public policy research project on health effects of mountaintop removal in rural West Virginia. Show less

Wrote curriculum for writing workshop and taught 50 students with learning and emotional disorders.Advised 17 high school and post-graduate students on academic and behavioral issues.Organized and supervised weekend social activities and coached varsity cross country and basketball.

Developed and taught project-based senior literature seminar for Hartford area youth.Taught bi-weekly seminar-style writing workshops.Organized spoken-word performance to benefit Healthcare4Every1.org, a health reform advocacy group.