Implementation Leader, Humanities

• Jul 2023 - Present

Instructional Coach

• Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

-Coached teachers in 3rd-8th ELA and Math through classroom observations and feedback, data analysis and action planning, and lesson and unit internalization meetings. -Led K-8th literacy RTI strategy, resulting in all scholar growing an average 0.8 years in independent reading levels in six months (3rd-8th scholars grew 1.0 years in that time). -Led whole school professional development sessions to promote school academic goals.

Assistant Principal

• Jun 2019 - Nov 2021

-Coached teachers in K-8th ELA and Math through classroom observations and feedback, data analysis and action planning, and lesson and unit internalization meetings.-Managed mid-level leader teams (Grade Level Leaders and Professional Learning Community Leaders) to ensure alignment of cultural and academic teams to school vision, goals and initiatives, as well as to develop GLLs' and PLCLs' leadership skills. -Set K-2 distance learning strategy & coached all K-2 teachers in all subjects during distance learning phase of pandemic (19-20 school year), with heavy focus on foundational skills to support Tier 1 curriculum lessons.-Researched, field tested and rolled out various EdTech resources during Covid pandemic (distance learning, hybrid & return to school) to support Tier 1 curriculum instruction: Zoom, PearDeck, Seesaw, Google Suite, CommonLit (ELA), Writable (Writing), Zearn (Math), MobyMax (Reading, Math, Science, SS), iReady (Reading & Math). Show less

Leader U Resident

• Jun 2018 - May 2019

-Chosen for network leader residency program, with development focus on instructional coaching, adult & student culture building, data analysis, and diversity, equity & inclusion.-Coached 3rd grade team (3 first-year teachers) in all subjects while serving as Grade Level Leader to plan, implement & lead cultural alignment & consistency with teacher behavioral support strategies.

Teacher & Grade Level Leader

• Jul 2015 - May 2019

-Served as founding 6th ELA teacher in the 2015-2016 school year. -Taught 3rd, 5th, and 6th grades, primarily ELA and social studies.-As Grade Level Leader, set weekly scholar goals to address cultural and developmental trends. Led daily social-emotional development lessons to support scholar growth in these areas. Coached teachers in how to have aligned responses to scholar behavior.

5th Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher

• Jun 2011 - Jun 2015

Planned rigorous ELA/SS curriculum resulting in 91% of students scoring Basic or above on the 2012-13 and 2013-14 ELA iLEAP tests (20% scoring Mastery or above) and 95% scoring Basic or above on the Social Studies iLEAP (34% scoring Mastery or above). Achieved 97th percentile value-added in ELA and 99th percentile value-added in Social Studies for all 5th grade teachers in Louisiana.

Mentor Teacher

• Jul 2014 - May 2015

-Coached two teachers (3rd and 4th grade ELA) through weekly classroom observations, co-teaching, and co-planning. -Conducted quarterly evaluations of 3rd-5th grade teachers using the TAP/NIET rubric. Identified teacher areas of strength and areas of refinement. Delivered pre- and post-conferences to share teacher scores and to model best practices according to the rubric.

Corps Member Advisor (Delta Institute)

• Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

Coached 12 incoming first-year teachers teaching entering 3rd grade at summer school through lesson plan feedback, regular classroom observations, and planning meetings. Coached 12 incoming first-year teachers teaching entering 3rd grade at summer school through lesson plan feedback, regular classroom observations, and planning meetings.

Corps Member Advisor (Delta Institute)

• Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

Coached 12 incoming first-year teachers teaching entering 3rd-5th grades at summer school through lesson plan feedback, regular classroom observations, and planning meetings.

2011 Corps Member

• Jun 2011 - May 2013

Taught 5th grade English Language Arts at Lowery Elementary School in Donaldsonville, LA a a 2011 South Louisiana corps member

Intern, Global Studies and Community Partnerships

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

Editor-in-Chief

• Jun 2009 - May 2010

News Editor

• Jan 2009 - May 2009

Supervising Copy Editor

• Jan 2008 - Dec 2008