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Miami, Florida, United States

Catapult Learning, Inc. is a provider of K−12 contracted instructional services to public and private schools in the United States.

Miami, Florida, United States

Designed and facilitated professional development in virtual differentiated instruction and MTSS (early intervention) to the Academica Inc. network of 1,000+ educators Collaborated with PBIS coaches and general education teachers to provide differentiated instruction and accommodations/modifications to meet individual student needs Implemented individualized plans for 30+ students (grades K-5); provided quarterly IEP progress reports to monitor progress towards meeting annual goals

Medellín, Antioquia Department, Colombia

Edited and revised EAFIT University academic curriculum material in English and Spanish Designed, trained and implemented trauma informed yoga practices for University professors and students Shared in engaging cultural experiences with students grades K-8 Participated in intensive Spanish language courses to maintain fluency

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Collaborated and partnered with PBIS coaches, vice principal, school counselors and lead teachers to create and develop school leadership programming for students

New York City

Facilitated and lead interactive gallery exhibit experiences with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion (DEI) for several exhibits; Activist New York, Port City, World City, Future City, Beyond Suffrage, Life in New Amsterdam and Art in the Open Planned and implemented field studies for varying schools and students in grades K-12

Washington Heights, New York

Trained to be the school's network representative for KIPP's diversity and inclusiveness initiative by training with Beyond Borders to create positive transformation within the network and schools Increased student reading growth by 3-4 reading levels in one year for 94% of students by implementing the MTSS framework to intervene early by conducting diagnostic testing in reading, scaffolding and differentiating lessons based on student needs and progress monitoringDesigned and delivered professional development on intellectual preparation of literature curriculum and lessons to two grade teams

Facilitated professional development for staff in race relations; diversity and inclusion by training, reading and research Facilitated professional development using the MTSS framework to focus on early interventions, social emotional learning and intrinsic motivation within the whole student Directed intervention after school tutoring programs; provided professional development in early intervention; provided aligned feedback to teachers on effectiveness of their approach to early intervention strategies Attained highest quarterly ELA class assessment scores (August 2015-January 2016) Tracked student progress by purposefully writing, implementing and following through on Individualized Education Plans Actively and creatively developed stronger connections and interactions between colleagues, students and families by planning meaningful experiences and writing weekly motivational emails to staff

Recruited students by communicating the benefits of top-tier magnet/charter school programs. Developed curriculum for grades 6-9 for the Public Safety Academy in collaboration with former Principal, William Jaegar and former Dean of Students, Brendan Canny. Assembled and analyzed statistical student enrollment data for compliance with the Hartford Magnet Schools’ Sheff v. O’Neal enrollment requirements.

Master Of Science (Ms), Childhood And Special Education Grades 1-6

Activities and Societies: Student Association of Special Educators

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Spanish Language And Communications

Activities and Societies: University of Connecticut ResLife: Resident Assistant, Residence Hall Association, Social Justice Learning.

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