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Austin, TX, US

Austin, Texas Area

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the programmatic components of the Charles Butt Scholarship, including but not limited to the application and selection process, mentoring program, professional development.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the program improvement efforts for the Raising Texas Teachers Emerging Partner programs.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Networked Improvement Community for the Raising Texas Teachers Partner programs.
• Establish effective communication, timelines, and program implementation plans for the Raising Texas Teachers Initiative.
• Build and maintain healthy and productive relationships with the deans and Program Leads at the Partner and Emerging Partner programs.
• Build and maintain positive and supportive relationships with the Charles Butt Scholars and the Charles Butt Scholarship Alumni.

• Conducted research on various topics related to improving K-12 public education in Texas
• Reviewed and summarized education publications and books
• Stayed abreast of current education topics on both a state and national level
• Identified promising practices locally and nationally with potential for improving education in Texas
• Conducted meta-analysis of existing research, and original research as needed, on priority issues for the organization
• Contribute to the production of public research materials, including policy reports

Austin, Texas Area

• Worked with team members to evaluate school district management of operational, financial and educational functions.
• Interviewed school district staff to understand current management practices.
• Assisted in writing reports that identify management challenges in school districts and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Researched current issues and trends in education.
• Wrote informational briefs to provide information to school districts, legislators and the public.

Round Rock, Texas

• Researched issues and policies that affect community colleges.
• Created informational modules to encourage Community College enrollment.
• Compiled data and writing reports on effectiveness of outreach programs.
• Assisted with focus groups of school officials, students, and community organizations.
• Conducted interviews with relevant stakeholders to facilitate strategic planning process.

Austin, TX

• Collaborated with Program Evaluation Unit in collecting and analyzing data for a variety of projects.
• Conducted interviews with clients in English and Spanish.
• Accurately entered data, including survey responses and client contact information.
• Prepared and analyzed data.
• Worked in a team to prepare a written analysis of findings.

Austin, Texas Area

• Participated in the Texas Legislative Internship program.
• Performed research on proposed bills.
• Prepared written and oral reports on proposed bills.
• Conducted conversations with stakeholders to gather feedback on legislation.
• Prepared reports to keep staff abreast of legislative budget writing process.
• Wrote bill analyses and summaries to be used within the office and distributed to other offices

Donna, TX

• Acquired professional teaching credential through Teach for America with continuing development through monthly seminars.
• Provided instruction to a variety of student populations including special education students, economically disadvantaged students and English language learners.
• Managed gifted students in specialized summer school courses.
• Trained fellow teachers on science curriculum.
• Collaborated to create long term plans based on student data to fuel student success.
• Worked to constructively evaluate teaching strengths and grow in areas of weakness.

Graduate, Public Policy

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics/ Spanish

Activities and Societies: Member of the Honor's College President of The University of Vermont Women's Rugby Club