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Pittsburgh, PA, US

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Supporting a philanthropically funded Network for School Improvement in their pursuit of just and equitable literacy instruction.

Brooklyn, New York

• Designed English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for students with disabilities (SWD) in a self-contained setting, including supplementary audio-visual materials, presentations, and tactile resources, resulting in an.
• Co-constructed Individual Education Programs (IEP) and implemented Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) for annual caseloads of approximately 25-30 SWD.
• Co-planned lessons, differentiated curriculum using Universal Design for Learning principles, and developed teaching aids for Integrated Co-Teaching Social Studies and Science classes.
• Provided supplementary targeted instruction to groups of 6-8 students in Special Education Teacher Support Services.
• Reinforced strong, positive school culture through Advisory (Crew) relationship-building dialogue and activities for 12-14 same-grade students.
• Instructed groups of 12-14 students for school-wide literacy intervention and vocabulary development.

Evergreen Middle School, Brooklyn, NY, USA

• Site Employee Safety Administrator (2014-2017): Coordinated Bloodborne Pathogens Compliance program, including delivery of professional development (PD), identification of personnel’s exposure to risk, and.
• School Leadership Team (2016-2017): Served as parent point-of-contact to organize monthly meetings. Reviewed the impact of schoolwide policies and enrichment activities with school leadership team.
• Facilitator, 8th Grade Teacher Team (2016-2017): On a weekly basis, facilitated discussions on schoolwide agenda and action items.
• ELA Leadership Team (2016-2017): Assessed and revised curriculum maps to deliver unit plans with a cohesive progression of standards-aligned skill-building across classrooms and grade levels.
• Professional Development Committee (2016-2017): Planned and scheduled responsive, strategic PDs to address the concerns of individual teachers and departments, working toward student learning goals and schoolwide.
• Mentor to New Teachers (2016-2017): Guided three new teachers through planning, instruction, and self-reflection, resulting in improved ratings on observation reports for three Danielson’s Framework for Teaching.

Brooklyn, NY

• Drafted School/Comprehensive Educational Plan on behalf of EMS Principal to ensure short-term and yearly goals/objectives addressed the needs of all students and were aligned to the core principles of NYC DOE’s.
• Assisted school administrators in completing “Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness Self-Reflection” and communicated to staff to prepare for collaborative improvement planning with NY State Education.
• Planned activities with EMS Parent Coordinator to enhance extracurricular resources and family engagement by 20%.
• Audited building leadership meetings involving the 3 co-located schools on campus.
• Aided Assistant Principal in planning and logistical activities to conduct NY State school-wide testing.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Supervised Coaches as they delivered instructional support to student teachers, moving “classroom readiness” levels from 40% to 90%.
• Liaised between NYC Teaching Academy stakeholders (Principal, Collaborative Coaches, Managers) to communicate program expectations, progress, and problem-solving strategies.
• Conducted weekly PD sessions for 7 Coaches to enhance coaching techniques, implement interventions, and address professional and pedagogical setbacks.
• Implemented Training-of-Trainer PD sessions to prepare school staff for program expansion.

Academy Of College Preparation And Career Exploration, Brooklyn, NY, USA

• Developed and executed IEPs for annual caseloads of 30-40 students with disabilities (SWD) in grades 9-12.
• Actively engaged SWD in goal setting and the creation/implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Co-planned lessons, modified curriculum, and developed differentiated teaching aids for 4 high school courses (English, U.S. History, Global Studies, and Living Environment).
• Designed differentiated teaching materials and instructed groups of 6-14 students during after-school and weekend NY State ELA Regents preparation courses.
• Coordinated with regular education teachers to create supplementary materials and individualized instruction for students in grades 9-12 within the Special Education Teacher Support Services classroom.
• Taught dance classes to 24 students in grades 6-8 after-school enrichment.

Dewitt Clinton High School, Bronx, NY, USA

Instructed 20-25 students grades 9-12 in Global Studies and substitute taught U.S. History classes.

Indiana, Pennsylvania

• Guided an autistic, non-verbal 12-year-old to develop age-appropriate life skills and applied Crisis Prevention Intervention to avert or de-escalate episodes of physical aggression.
• Recorded and compiled data to assess efficacy of Behavioral Intervention Program.

Kiev, Ukraine

• Taught English as a Second Language classes for professionals and adults, instructing classes from Beginner to Advanced English.
• Tutored groups of up to six professionals at three corporate locations.
• Obtained highest performance reviews for five of five semesters.
• Volunteered at suburban orphanage to tutor groups of three to five primary school students.

Madagascar

• Liaised among NGO and leadership networks in Ambondromisotra (Amoron'i Mania region) to fulfill development needs within 11 rural villages.
• Spearheaded the organization of 5 health and wellness festivals involving community theatre, interactive trainings, athletic tournaments, music performances, and talent competitions.
• Designed and implemented an 8-week regional outreach program on health and hygiene awareness for 5 villages, addressing audiences of 20-150 individuals.
• Wrote U.S. Embassy's Democracy & Human Rights Fund II grant to collaborate with four PCVs on a conference for 40 women and girls from different tribal affiliations.
• Conducted anti-deforestation campaign with Agro-forestry PCV by designing pamphlets, creating partnerships with community leaders, and supervising the construction and maintenance of tree farms (5,000 Moringa trees.
• Delivered educational tutorials three times per week on 7 target health messages at the public health clinic, reaching 150-200 patients per month.

Washington, D.C.

• Drafted correspondence for the Assistant Secretary of the Employment and Training Administration.
• Assessed grant proposals and solution matrices, monitored accountability reports, and prepared regulatory documents for agency initiatives.
• Managed database of Workforce Innovations conference participants.

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

• Produced six interdisciplinary events, including the design of the publicity platform, and delivered introductory and concluding remarks for audiences ranging from 30 to 300 people.
• Interviewed guest speakers and edited content for radio broadcast playback.

Washington, D.C.

• Compiled country background reports and identified and briefed on international development projects aligned with clients’ goals.
• Solicited corporate donations, served as point-of-contact, and maintained database for firm’s charity golf tournament.

Washington, D.C.

• Conducted research to assist Senior Analysts in compiling reports.
• Created charts, graphs, and spreadsheets for supplementing presentations at Congressional hearings.
• Managed incoming correspondence from constituents and other parties; handled filing and secretarial duties for Congressional Budget Committee.

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

• Administered test procedures of behavioral neuroscience study led by Professor Teresa Barber.
• Maintained care of 10 Kyoto rat test subjects and conducted analysis of test results.
• Presented findings at 2003 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association.

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

• Supervised a dormitory of 44 men and women, created educational programming, and provided mentorship through office hours and on a case-by-case basis.
• Represented the college's Residential Life Staff at 2001 Regional Housing Conference.

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Urban Education And Leadership

Advanced Certificate Program: School Building Leader (Sbl), Leadership In Education Apprentice Program (Leap), Nyc Doe Office Of Leadership

Activities and Societies: • Over 400 practicum hours completed with on-site principal mentor • 24 credits earned toward Master of.

Master Of Education (Med), Education/Teaching Of Individuals In Secondary Special Education Programs, 4.0

The following digital publication is a compilation of LIU work products and professional reflections.

Summer Language Institute, Russian Language, 4.0

Master'S, Public And International Affairs, 3.92

Activities and Societies: Tree Pittsburgh Volunteer, University of Pittsburgh African Drum and Dance Ensemble, GSPIA Pitt Political Review.

Bachelor'S, Psychology; Political Science

Activities and Societies: Dance and Theatre Group, Mermaid Players Theatre Group, Political Science Majors' Committee, Teaching Assistant.