Developed and implemented school-wide mock presidential debatesEmployed diverse teaching strategies to effectively address each student’s learning style and abilityContinually promoted a positive learning environment by encouraging students’ critical thinking in creative activities and lessons such as debates, videotaped skits and presentations, internet research, and role-playing activitiesIntegrated technology through the development of units that include computer literacy skillsEnhanced multicultural awareness among students by incorporating cultural awareness and diversity into lessonsMaintained positive interaction with students, developing a rapport and gaining respect and trust, by adopting an open-door policy and remaining accessible to all students in the schoolIncreased degree of parental involvement by implementing use of interim progress reports, notebook check-in system, and telephone calls

Encouraged student participation and collaboration in developing hallway themes to correspond with lesson plans: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights era, World War I and World War IICreatively supplemented lesson plans by augmenting class instruction with guest speakers such as the Black Women Lawyers’ AssociationDeveloped and implemented a mock presidential election (2004)Developed and implemented specialized after-school tutoring programs for academically at-risk students Designed and implemented cross-curricular unit lessons

Alternative school for district students with severe learning deficienciesEnhanced learning using the Direct Reading-Teaching approachDeveloped and implemented specialized after-school tutoring program

Developed programs specifically targeted to children to increase support of the Census 2000 processFacilitated numerous informational and outreach activities at various Chicagoland schools and youth centers to promote Census 2000Established partnerships with students, teachers, and parents in support of Census 2000 activities

Planned and implemented "Jump Rope for Hear" program for entire Chicago Public School districtManaged the facilitation of AHA campaigns and programs for 125 assigned Chicago Public SchoolsMarketed AHA programs to increase support, resulting in 50 new participating schools