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Anoka, Minnesota, United States

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

- Assisted the principal in managing the daily functions of the school including behavioral support, transportation, scheduling, and assessments. - Lead the implementation of restorative disciplinary practices, promoting a culture of understanding, equity, empathy, and accountability to address behavioral issues and conflicts within the school community.- Worked closely with teachers to develop and implement curriculum plans that were culturally responsive, inclusive, and aligned with academic standards, ensuring that all students had equitable access to high-quality education.- Oversaw the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) process and team, ensuring that interventions were implemented with fidelity to address the diverse needs of students.- Fostered positive relationships with parents, community members, and stakeholders through effective communication and engagement initiatives.- Ensured the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors by implementing safety protocols and emergency preparedness measures.- Analyzed student achievement data, oversee assessments, and used data-driven insights to inform instructional practices and school improvement efforts.- Created and lead professional development opportunities for staff to enhance teaching practices, instructional strategies, and educational outcomes.

Columbia Heights, Minnesota, United States

- Managed day-to-day operations of a diverse PK-5 school while maintaining a culturefocused on student achievement and meeting the whole child's needs.- Oversaw administrative functions such as student testing, transportation,and building monitor schedules/duties.- Facilitated various meetings including staff meetings, SAT Team meetings,PLC meetings, and Building Equity Team meetings on a weekly basis.- Worked collaboratively to implement restorative interventions as part of aMultiple-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to meet students' academic,behavioral, and social-emotional needs.- Collaborated with building support staff to aggregate student behavior andattendance data to formulate and execute intervention plans.

Columbia Heights, Minnesota, United States

- Managed and evaluated the progress and performance of an afterschool educational enrichment program.- Oversaw all aspects of program execution including transportation, registration, staff management, meal programming, communication, budgeting, and daily operations for the program.

Columbia Heights, Minnesota, United States

- Led a multi-level matrix team to execute 10+ theater productions from inception to completion. - Successfully managed theater budgets which resulted in yearly savings for the program.- Oversaw all artistic choices as well as logistical decisions throughout the project implementation process. - Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills while addressing key stakeholders' needs.

Columbia Heights, Mn

- Solely developed and implemented curriculum materials for various theater courses attended by over 300 students annually. - Enacted effective instructional strategies while following best practices to provide inclusive and equitable virtual and in-person learning environments.- As Arts Department Chair, aggregated data to assure student growth and led peers through the onboarding of new initiatives.- Mentored student teachers through the process of curriculum planning, refinement, and execution. - Facilitated and presented professional development focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

- Collaborated with a team to design, monitor, and evaluate educational programming designed to address learner needs.- Oversaw the daily operation of the program while providing guidance to staff regarding policies and procedures. - Facilitated communication between staff, students, and families for the purpose of conflict resolution.

- Led proposal teams in the origination and negotiation of contract language, resulting in pay increases and improved working conditions for over 200 employees.- Leveraged online systems to organize team meetings with the district and present key documents both virtually and in person.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Collaborated with colleagues to research and create a union-based contract proposal which aimed to seek solutions for racial discipline disparities within local districts.

K-12 Principal Licensure, Education

Master Of Science - Ms, Educational Leadership, Emphasis In K-12 Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theater Arts Education And English Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: Theater and Dance Department, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, Leadership Student Fellowship.

English

Spent two months in Stirling, Scotland taking classes in writing and literature.