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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Dutchess County, Ny

Grand Rising Prep (GRP) is an online tutoring center that focuses on enrichment support and Test Prep for students in grades K-8. GRP uses innovative practices to deliver enrichment and test prep content through various online platforms. Individual programs are developed for each student based on a diagnostic assessment. GRP also provides daily homework help for remote learning at a low weekly cost.

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

Supervised and evaluated the performance of designated faculty and staff in the Math and Art departments Developed and administered disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws; with a focus on restorative practices Provided direction and guidance to students and staff regarding building and classroom programs and services Assisted with campus supervision and in the development of campus control/security Worked with a team of other administrators, teachers, parents, and community members to develop yearly goals for School's Comprehensive Education Plan (SCEP)Attended team, re-entry, and IST meetings with teachers and support staff to support the academic growth and SEL development of Grade 9 students Participated in meetings for Individual Education Plans/504 Plans as needed Worked with 9th Grade Guidance Counselor to develop intervention plans for at-risk students in both academic and behavioral areas Organized and monitored various in-school and after-school functions for students and staffCollaborated with school stakeholders in shaping a school culture that maintained discipline and structure while creating a welcoming learning environment Ensured that all discipline was addressed consistently with PCSD Code of Conduct Developed and led staff department meetings on cultural responsiveness using the text "Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain" by Zaretta Lynn Hammond

Created parent informational graphic in both English and Spanish Supervised and evaluated the performance of designated faculty and staff in grades 5-8 Coordinated daily student and staff scheduling, including lunches, core programming, and community partners Ensured that academic programs were in place on each grade level, while also ensuring that students were provided with necessary academic supports to be successful in the program Oversaw all programs, services, and activities to ensure program needs were met Created weekly newsletter sent home to parents on Fridays with upcoming events and news, reminders, and information regarding special activities during Summer Academy

Ulster County, New York, United States

Supervised and evaluated the performance of designated faculty and staff in grades 5-8 Developed and administered disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws; with a focus on restorative practicesProvided direction and guidance to students and staff regarding building and classroom programs and services Assisted with campus supervision and in the development of campus control/security Developed and oversaw the implementation of a school-wide plan for Student Led Conferences Worked with a team of other administrators, teachers, parents, and community members to develop yearly goals for School's Comprehensive Education Plan (SCEP) Attended common planning meetings with teachers and support staff in grades 5-8 Provided support in the creation and modification of the school's yearlyCoordinated and oversaw the implementation of school wide computer- based testing for New York State ELA and Math Exam as the building's Test Coordinator Coordinated and oversaw the implementation of yearly Regents Exams for eighth grade students as the building's Test Coordinator Participated in meetings for Individual Education Plans/504 Plans as needed Participated in and oversaw weekly Support Staff Meetings with school's social workers, guidance counselors, and psychologists Organized and monitored various in school and afterschool functions for students and staff Created the Equity Ambassador Leadership Program to help promote and support school wide equity through the recognition and celebration of different heritages and cultures Collaborated with school stakeholders in shaping a school culture that maintained discipline and structure while creating a welcoming learning environment Ensured that all discipline was addressed consistently with KCSD Code of ConductDeveloped and led staff book study on cultural responsiveness using the text "Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain" by Zaretta Lynn Hammond

Coordinated and ran weekly Math Department meetingsConducted weekly observations of teachers Created rubric and observation form based on Danileson’s Framework for Teaching used in observations of team membersDeveloped tracking sheets for analyzing student data in order to create small groups for conferencing and instructionLead professional development on analyzing student data for small group conferencingCoordinated the development of department wide grading system for performance tasks Developed and implemented protocols for analyzing teacher lesson plans, analyzing student learning, and focused teacher observationsLead professional development on analyzing student data for small group conferencingCoordinated the development of department wide grading system for performance tasks Developed and implemented protocols for analyzing teacher lesson plans, analyzing student learning, and focused teacher observations

Revised school’s master schedule to ensure proper teaching periods/provider schedules for studentsCompleted daily cover schedule for staff lateness/absences

Bronx, Ny

Coordinated and facilitated simulation exams in preparation for NYS ELA and Math ExamsCoordinated and implemented NYSAA, NYSESLAT, NYS ELA, NYS Math, and NYS Science Exams school wideCoordinated student modifications with School’s ENL and IEP coordinators for all examsCreated and maintained student database for use with Apperson Data Link programCollected student data from simulation exams using Apperson Data Link programCreated proctoring schedules for simulation and state examsAttended weekly meetings with Administration to provide updates on testing progressAttended professional development for testing coordinator position

Bronx, Ny

Professional Certification Childhood Education Grades 1-6 (9/1/2013)School Building Leader Certification - Initial (9/1/2012)6th Grade Math Teacher (August 2017 – November 2018)6th Grade ELA Teacher (August 2016 – June 2017)6th Grade Math and ELA Teacher (August 2013 – June 2016)Curriculum Development and Planning – CCLS (August 2012 – Current)School Leadership Team (September 2010 – June 2011/September 2012 – 2015)After School Tutoring Program – Good Shepherd Services (September 2011 – 2016)5th/6th Grade Summer School Teacher – Math and ELA (July 2011 – August 2015) Saturday School, 5th/6th Grade Math & ELA (October 2007 – June 2015)Professional Development/Trainings:Universal Design For Learning (June 2014)Questioning and Discussion Strategies: CCLS (February 2014)Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model (May 2009 – May 2010)Collins Writing Program Professional Development (August 2008 – September 2008)National Reading Styles Institute (NRSI) Professional Development (November 2008)Math In The City Multi-Level Days (September 2008 – February 2009)Math In The City Summer Institute – City College (August 2008)

Coordinated and ran weekly Math Department meetingsDesigned and implemented curriculum school wideDeveloped simulation exams for test preparationServed as a “lab” classroom for inter-visitationsConducted data analysis for student grouping and differentiationAttended monthly district wide professional development for new teacher leadersDeveloped and implemented protocols for analyzing teacher lesson plans, analyzing student learning, and focused teacher observations

Conducted weekly observations of menteesProvided weekly feedback to mentees regarding observations and areas of focusCo-planned with mentees periodically throughout the yearCoordinated lessons with mentees before formal observationsWorked within New Teacher Center Framework for mentoring and completed various tools to guide mentees planning and instruction Attended professional development to strengthen mentoring skills

Bronx, Ny

Drafted Walkthrough Checklist for informal observations of teachers based on Danielson’s “Framework For Teaching”Drafted Formal Teacher Observation Rubric for formal observations of teachers based on Danielson’s “Framework For Teaching”Coordinated and lead professional development sessions on EnGrade online grading system for staffAssisted in drafting Math & ELA curriculums to meet Common Core State Standards (CCSS)Coordinated and lead professional development sessions on Common Core State Standards for staff (CCSS)Assisted in completing goals for school’s Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP) as a member of the School Leadership TeamAssisted Parent Coordinator with monthly parent meetings

International Criminal Tribunal For The Former Yugoslavia, Trial Chamber 1, The

Coordinated information with legal counsel in connection with an ongoing trialAssisted in drafting witness summaries, memorandum, and decisionsAttended and observed court proceedingsConducted legal research in preparation of judgments from the trial chamber

New Bedford, Ma

• Coordinated information with attorneys in connection with trial preparation• Assisted attorneys in drafting court findings, motions to dismiss, motions to appoint guardians ad litems, and stipulations of uncontested facts• Attended and observed court proceedings, including child abuse cases, termination of parental rights cases, and juvenile criminal cases• Updated the Department’s case materials on their state-wide database

Greater Philadelphia Area

Organized annual conference held by the Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American CommunityCoordinated requests for informationActed as resource library assistantUpdated the organization’s resource/referral manual and contact lists on several databases

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Certificate In Educational Leadership, Pupil Personnel Services, Pre-K - 12

School Building Leader, Initial Certificate Awarded Spring 2012, Effective 9/1/2012

M.S., Education

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Secretary, Student Bar Association 04'-05' Recording Secretary, Black Law Students Association 03'-04 & 04'-05.

B.A., Political Science

Activities and Societies: Member, Phi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society (2001) Member, Golden Key National Honor.