I help urban high schoolers meet and exceed New York State social studies standards by assisting in the development of critical thinking and analysis, and inquiry based research to determine what is factual and what is false, as well as what is or was probable from that which is unlikely.There is an intentional effort to show the connectivity of social studies to science, and other content areas At the moment the emphasis is exploring how U.S. government works and the potential it has to manifest its promise.Regular trips and guest speakers are planned and we use a college-like discourse model in our classroom. I believe that project-based learning, experiences via field trips helps to connect the past to the present, and provides a schema to shape the future.I also serve as the 11th & 12th Grade Team Leader, and as a Mentor Teacher for a NYU Teacher Resident at my school.

As a suited instructor, I not only allow students to practice various techniques full-power on me, but also works in tandem with other instructors to teach various research-based best practices for setting boundaries, identifying predators, and the use of verbal tools to diffuse or avoid potentially violent confrontations.What I have learned is that martial arts and self-defense are not the same. Whilst martial arts does indeed give one a catalog of various techniques, philosophies, and traditions, the things taught are not always easily applied in street scenarios, and do not always offer verbal and psychological tools to avoid, diffuse, and efficiently handle adversarial, potentially violent confrontations in public venues or private settings. This is why I decided to partner with Prepare Inc. as it offers comprehensive violenceprevention programs and evidence-based programs for personal safety, communication skills and self-defense.

I teach Karate to children ages 6 to 17 at two branches of the YMCA of Greater New York: Arverne by the Sea/Rockaway; and Jamaica. The system I Karate teach is American-Te Goju-Ryu.I also teach adult self-protection classes at the Rockaway branch.

In this role I serviced youth between the ages of 18 and 24 years of age who are receiving some sort of financial assistance from NYC's Human Resources Administration. I facilitated financial literacy courses and help my clientele better manage their credit, set up checking and savings accounts, pay-down debt, create a personalized budget, and how to invest in the stock market. I am a Certified *FEC Counselor (Financial Empowerment Center).

* Responsible for the development and facilitation of a comprehensive program designed for high school aged urban males* Mentor young men on college readiness, job preparation and the entrepreneurship as a career option

We used elements of Hip Hop culture to provide our participants with transferable skills. We implemented our core programs that are designed to engage, educate, and empower youth to become extraordinary individuals.The core programs were Follow the Leader, The Choice is Yours, Man Up/Shades of Beauty, The Rhythm, Droppin' Science, and Language Arts Remixed.My duties include but are not limited to the following:* Wrote curricula for various programs* Facilitated program sessions and projects* Plan engaging lessons related to the core program curriculum maps* Guided youth in the development of a youth driven service project* Managed logistics of service project implementation* Provided opportunities for reflection relevant to projects* Organized and maintained up-to-date student information including attendance sheets* Worked with Program Manager to develop recap report* Chaperoned outings and events* Attended program related meetings/calls including staff and planning meetings* Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor

I worked in a detention center under the auspices of the NYC Administration for Children's Services.Here is a snapshot of what I did:* Was responsible for the custody, direct care, supervision and counseling of youths in thecustody of the Administration for Children’s Services* Maintained the safety and order of youths in juveniledetention facilities, dormitories, corridors, dining rooms, recreation areas and classrooms* Accompanied, supervised and provided security for youths in transit to/from and during their presence at locations, such as courts, court detention rooms, hospitals and related facilities* Identified and reported any unusual occurrences; communicate with other Juvenile Counselors to exchange pertinent information* Established positive rapport with youths to prevent incidents, including physical altercations between youths and intervene before or during escalation of incidents or destruction of property; guided and directed group and recreational activities* Supervised meals, visits, and recreational programs; conducted searches to ensured the custody and safety of youths* Conducted searches in order to detect and confiscate contraband; enforced security procedures in accordance with agency guidelines* Implemented constructive programs designed to establish a harmonious environment* Counseled and helped youths, individually or in a group, to assist them in the development of socially desirable behaviors

* Provided case management, counseling to prevent homelessness among at risk youth * Carried a caseload and presented relevant details and progress at meetings and case conferences* Conducted assessments and referred youth that display a need for more intense counseling or are in need of mental health services to Social Worker or mental health/clinical services. *Completed paperwork for youth in a timely fashion including but not limited to case notes, assessments and referral materials.* Worked with street and homeless youth to identify options for housing, including returning home or with family if deemed appropriate* Acted as a liaison with any existing service providers involved with the youth or their family* Worked with family members, when possible, and encourages them to become the young person’s primary support system* Provided follow-up services to youth who reunite with their families for a period of 90 days or longer * Facilitated workshops at the Drop-in center and encourages active participation among youth * Submitted reports to supervisor and/or funder(s) on time and in appropriate format* Worked alongside all other program staff and Director to develop and evaluate programming * Conducted outreach and presentations as needed and as assigned* Performs all other program and position duties as delegated by supervisor that will may also support all other Youth Services programs

I used to be the Lead Mentor with the Arches program via Sheltering Arms/Safe Space NYC. Arches is a group mentoring program that is under the auspices of the NYC Department of Probation that helps justice-involved young adults transform the attitudes and behaviors that led to their criminal activity. It is designed is to help probation clients get out of the criminal justice system by strengthening their attachment to education, work and community.I worked between the Jamaica and Far Rockaway offices.My duties included:* Served as a facilitator for a group of 20 participants and meeting weekly with the Project Coordinator to discuss progress of Interactive Journaling curriculum in the group and plan for upcoming group meetings* Met individually with designated mentees at least once per week* Provided emotional support, guidance, and advice to mentees at all times via phone* Assisted mentees in personal development and growth* Completed client progress notes and other assessments of client progress and communicating client progress to the Program Coordinator* Administered data collection instruments (such as skills tests or self-assessments) to participants and providing the results to the Program Coordinator* Took attendance and distribute metro cards at group meetings* Identified other services that would be beneficial to clients* Attended initial and ongoing training and other technical assistance or other professional development activities identified by the Department of Probation or Safe Space

* Provided leadership and training for a 9-person team at Richards Kibbe & Orbe that handled office supplies management, mail and courier services, copying and scanning services, facilities management, and reception services for the firm* Operation generated more than $450,000 per year in revenue* Ensured maximization of productivity of the operation through the use of our (re)Imagined operating procedures* Managed the budget and controlled expenses effectively at my assigned site* Rigorously monitored client SLA’s and create and implement action plans in the event SLA’s are not being met* Was a member of the Excellence in Leadership Team where we developed new procedures, based on best practices, to improve the operation of sites and to lower operating costs* Managed, trained and coached other managers to develop a work environment that inspires employees and over-satisfies our clientele* Worked closely with HR and senior operations management to recruit and on-board new hires and to create training modules and uniform tracking tools for new sites*Ensured all work standards were exceeded on a consistent basis

* Site was one of the top 5 NYC law firm operations in profitability for 2009 and 2010* Operation generated in excess of $3 million per year in revenue* Recipient of the Williams Lea Exceptional Team Player Award for 2010* Managed and provided leadership for 36-person staff working onsite at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft* Attracted, trained, and developed personnel to work in our reprographics, imaging, mail, office supplies, facilities management, and fax operations* Rigorously monitored the site budget and P&L to reduce expenses and increase revenue* Evaluated the operational and financial feasibility of new offerings and managed the implementation of new services* Identified growth opportunities and developed strategies to optimize them* Worked very closely with HR to create training and incentive programs for site-level employees company-wide

* Researched cases using various online databases and visiting state and federal courthouses to review the physical court docket* Acted as a liaison between different sales divisions to set up cross-selling opportunities* Educate other sales representatives on the phases of a litigation matter, and create scripts for sales representatives to enable them to have more effective sales calls and sales meetings* Actively solicited litigation attorneys, litigation paralegals, and litigation support personnel within a law firm to buy various products and services to help them save time, energy, and money* Shadowed sales representatives on sales meeting to help capture new business* Scheduled and presented at “Food for Thought” and CLE workshops

* Met $1 million sales quota within first six months of 2006 and 2007* Researched cases using various online databases and visiting state and federal courthouses to review the physical court docket* Acted as a liaison between different sales divisions to set up cross-selling opportunities* Educate other sales representatives on the phases of a litigation matter, and create scripts for sales representatives to enable them to have more effective sales calls and sales meetings* Actively solicited litigation attorneys, litigation paralegals, and litigation support personnel within a law firm to buy various products and services to help them save time, energy, and money* Shadowed sales representatives on sales meeting to help capture new business* Scheduled and presented at “Lunch and Learn” and CLE workshops

* Assigned to cases involving anti-trust, breach of contract, and patent infringement issues* Maintained various case files, manage several case databases, and coordinate document productions* Cite check cases for motion and brief preparation and proofread documents generated by attorneys* Helped train and manage junior paralegals

* Taught Introduction to Law (e.g. torts, family law, criminal law, etc.) and Introduction to Corrections (e.g. theories of punishment and rehabilitation, police procedure, etc.) elective courses* Chaired various student clubs (e.g. Mock Trial, Student Activities Committee)

* Assigned to cases involving product liability, reinsurance, bankruptcy, and white-collar criminal issues* Maintained various case files managed several case databases, and coordinated document productions* Performed physical and electronic court fillings and document retrieval* Cite checked cases for motion and brief preparation and proofread documents generated by attorneys* Responsible for the litigation calendar (i.e. court appearances; deadlines; and depositions) and answered/appeared for the firm at motion hearings (calendar calls)* Supervised and trained junior paralegals and law clerks and helped to set up and maintain law library* Processed invoices for payment for the litigation and bankruptcy practice groups

* Specialized in civil disturbance control and enemy prisoner of war containment* Qualified Sharpshooter with M-16A1 and the M-16A2 rifles* Qualified with M-203 grenade launcher* Qualified with the M-9 (Berretta 92-F) .9mm pistol* Graduate of the Primary Ledearship Development Cource (PLDC)

Integreon, New York, NY – Account Executive – 09/97 to 11/98* Developed new business relationships with law firms and the legal departments of corporations* Consulted clients on reprographic solutions to their document production needs

* Assigned to cases involving product liability, patent infringement, securities, and breach of contract issues* Managed document productions and maintained case files* Supervised and trained junior paralegals and project assistants* Lead paralegal on several trial teams

* Assigned to cases involving tort, professional liability, and foreclosure issues* Drafted and reviewed discovery demands* Cite checked briefs and digested deposition transcripts* Organized document productions and scheduled deposition and physical examinations for witnesses* Served papers on opposing counsel and filed documents at court* Trial experience

* Assigned to cases involving breach of contract and general litigation issues* Assisted paralegals, case managers, and attorneys with file maintenance and document productions