Middle School Science Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Present

Director - Harvard Town Beach

• Mar 2012 - Present

Oversee the health, safety, and operations of the Harvard Town Beach. Responsible for hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff of 30 lifeguards, swimming instructors, staff and 10 junior volunteers. Responsible for all coordination and collaboration with other town agencies. Responsible for producing and managing a budget of $80,000. Oversee the health, safety, and operations of the Harvard Town Beach. Responsible for hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff of 30 lifeguards, swimming instructors, staff and 10 junior volunteers. Responsible for all coordination and collaboration with other town agencies. Responsible for producing and managing a budget of $80,000.

Chemistry Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

• Taught 135 students in Honors and College Prep Chemistry • Prepped and facilitated labs, hands on activities, and projects • Led Co-Curricular clubs in LGBT, Social Justice • Taught 135 students in Honors and College Prep Chemistry • Prepped and facilitated labs, hands on activities, and projects • Led Co-Curricular clubs in LGBT, Social Justice

Chemistry Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

• Created Chemistry curriculum de novo • Led Co-Curricular clubs in LGBT, and ASL • Created Chemistry curriculum de novo • Led Co-Curricular clubs in LGBT, and ASL

Health, Biology and Chemistry Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

• Updated the curriculum to align with MCAS • Advisor to 20 students, taught Restorative Justice Practices • Updated the curriculum to align with MCAS • Advisor to 20 students, taught Restorative Justice Practices

Academid Support Center - Program Assistant and Academic Tutor

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2017

Tutored in math and science. Worked with teachers and parents to develop educational plans Deliver academic curriculum to students who are out of school due to medical conditions. Tutored in math and science. Worked with teachers and parents to develop educational plans Deliver academic curriculum to students who are out of school due to medical conditions.

Program Coordinator: Health Equity Education

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

Designed, implemented, and evaluated Health Equity and Social Justice Education programs. Co-developed and implemented an innovative “Bridge the Gap” initiative to build relationships between youth and police. Build meaningful relationships with “proven risk youth” – former gang-involved, former addicts, high school drop out, young pregnancy, homeless. Work to make programs a welcoming environment for all. Developed an innovative “Photovoice” project, highlighting youth’s vision of a safe community. Trained in Community Street Worker Crisis Management” techniques. Trained staff, and partnering organizations in principles of youth development and social justice Supervised and Evaluated AmeriCorps Staff Members Show less

Program Coordinator: Health and Educational Programs

• Sep 2012 - Oct 2014

Coordinate, develop, and implement leadership and youth development programs for teens. Programs include Healthy Habits, Sexual Education, Keystone (leadership), Career Launch, LGBTQ (peer support), Manage Power Hour (teen tutoring and homework center). Evaluate club programs through the National Youth Outcome Initiative, and other evaluation initiatives. Coordinate, develop, and implement leadership and youth development programs for teens. Programs include Healthy Habits, Sexual Education, Keystone (leadership), Career Launch, LGBTQ (peer support), Manage Power Hour (teen tutoring and homework center). Evaluate club programs through the National Youth Outcome Initiative, and other evaluation initiatives.

Associate Director of Special Projects

• May 2011 - May 2013

• Co-Authoring “Community Engagement ToolKit” for the National Stakeholders Strategy – funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Minority Health • Assisted in implementing focus groups for the Mental Health Minority Communities in Northern Central Massachusetts, a project of the Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative - funded by the DPH SAMHSA Grant • Facilitated Strategic Planning Initiative for the North Central Mass Faith Based Community Coalition • Developed proposal and wrote grant for upcoming Minority Mental Health in Boston social research project. Show less

Grants Manager

• Sep 2011 - Sep 2012

Wrote proposals, budgets, reports, and other ancillary materials for a $15M organizational budget. Secured $1M through a Massachusetts Department of Public Health grant to fund a School Based Health Center in South Boston. Managed existing grants by: tracking grants; developing internal reporting systems; writing reports; maintaining excellent historical records; working with staff to ensure each project or program is meeting proposal conditions and expectations. Wrote proposals, budgets, reports, and other ancillary materials for a $15M organizational budget. Secured $1M through a Massachusetts Department of Public Health grant to fund a School Based Health Center in South Boston. Managed existing grants by: tracking grants; developing internal reporting systems; writing reports; maintaining excellent historical records; working with staff to ensure each project or program is meeting proposal conditions and expectations.

Public Health Leadership Fellow

• 2010 - Jun 2011

• Rotated through each Health Center departments and under the direct supervision of President and CEO. • Established and implemented a High School to Health Career Youth Development program. Connected it to national HOSA organization. • Develop, coordinate and implement Cultural Competency Training for over 250 staff and board of directors. • Assisted in facilitation of Strategic Planning Process under direct supervision of consultant. • Conduct a Needs Assessment of social services. Directed and implemented organization wide Social Service Task Force to address found needs. • Assisted nine million dollar Capitol Campaign efforts. Show less

Program Development and Trainer- A Silent Crisis: Creating Safe Schools for Sexual Minority Youth

• 2011 - 2011

Co-develop curriculum to be disseminated to public schools across Michigan Co-trained 500+ teacher and school personnel in creating safe schools for sexual minority youth Co-develop curriculum to be disseminated to public schools across Michigan Co-trained 500+ teacher and school personnel in creating safe schools for sexual minority youth

Program Coordinator: Social Justice Education

• Sep 2008 - Sep 2010

Work directly with teen youth leaders to help them plan SEED (Students Educating Each other about Diversity) group. I facilitate teen planning meetings, organize administrative tasks, develop and facilitate leadership training retreats for student leaders and student participants. Additionally, I work directly with other staff members to develop, plan, and implement other special projects related to diversity education. This includes a Staff In-Service for 20 staff members, a Diversity Art Show, and a Diversity Leadership retreat for over 60 Neutral Zone youth and staff members. I also advise other staff members on issues pertaining to diversity. Show less

Program for Intergroup Relations Intern

• Sep 2009 - May 2010

Develop programs that will increase the awareness of disability issues within the various activities. Evaluate the recruitment strategies of the program Develop programs that will increase the awareness of disability issues within the various activities. Evaluate the recruitment strategies of the program

Program Coordinator: Health Disparities Education - at BAHEC

• May 2008 - Sep 2008

- Develop Health Disparities curriculum - Coordinate three sections of Health Disparities classes for +60 students - Supervise 6 part-time staff in facilitation of curriculum - Teach one section of course - Develop Health Disparities curriculum - Coordinate three sections of Health Disparities classes for +60 students - Supervise 6 part-time staff in facilitation of curriculum - Teach one section of course

Program Assistant: Health Education

• Sep 2007 - May 2008

• Researched and wrote educational content on mental health illnesses for university students and families. • Researched and wrote educational content on mental health illnesses for university students and families.

Resident Assistant

• 2004 - 2007

Unit Director and Camp Counselor

• May 2000 - Oct 2004