Specializing in strategic planning, project management, and leadership development in K-12 public schools at the school, district, and state level. Creating and developing client relationships, networks, and contractsDesigning data collection and analysis tools and teaching implementation best practicesCoaching and training leaders to design innovative ideas that address their problems of practice Building networks of leaders for cross-functional collaboration and innovationDesigning and facilitating professional learning and instructional materialsHelping schools connect college, careers, and life for a new generation of global citizens

Maintained relationships and contracts with school districts/education leadersSpecialized in detecting potential client issues, deescalating and solving problemsCoordinated internal school district teams and implemented instructional coaching in multiple school districtsSelected to represent the company as Master of Ceremonies for largest education conference in NCServed as internal cross-departmental marketing and communications team memberEngaged in intense stakeholder collaboration in designing services and making decisions about the future of education in NCPresented at education conferences including NCASAExperienced in projects with extensive travel

English Language Arts Teacher2013 Teacher of the Year

Managed contracts with school districtsRecruited, trained, and managed regional and state teams and new employeesCoordinated lobbying and communication strategies with state and legislative leadersAssisted in creation of company growth plans, marketing materials, and training programsRecognized seven years in a row for being in the top five nationally for team achievement and growthHold company record for quickest promotion from Associate to National Education DirectorHelped the ValuTeachers division of company grow by 110% in less than five yearsRepresented company at education conferencesCreated and facilitated workshops and provided individual career and financial consultations for teachers

Analyzed NC General Assembly and State School Board meetings and legislationAdvocated for education initiatives and reported to boards and membersDesigned and directed marketing campaigns and communications strategies to increase membership and engagement Managed school district relationships and negotiated with school leadersCreated and facilitated workshops for educators

Coached schools and districts in increasing student achievement and proficiency levels Recognized for having measurable growth in achievement in every school assistedMentored teachers and leaders in developing effective teaching strategies for at risk and underachieving studentsObserved and evaluated effectiveness of teachers and administrative personnelCreated and edited reports for the Department of Public Instruction and the NC State Board of EducationFacilitated and presented at education conferences

English Teacher/University Supervisor of Student Interns

Developed and implemented new employee training program in five stores in southeastern NCTrained employees in customer service standards and facilitated secret shopper program to collect and analyze data

Clothing Sales, Cashier, Operations Manager, Displays, Model