Experience

Johns Hopkins University School of Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Doctoral Student

  • Aug 2018 - Present



CollegeBound Foundation

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College Access Program Specialist

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2018



Akari Tutoring

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Academic Tutor

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2018

  • Conducting individual and group tutoring sessions for primary and secondary students, in general and special education programs• Developing action plans based on individualized student academic goals• Preparing creative and engaging lesson plans• Managing weekly scheduled sessions with numerous clients



Prince George's County Public Schools

• Academic Advisor

  • Aug 2013 - Oct 2015

  I worked collaboratively with a team of teachers (both in-person and virtual) and parents to ensure that my students successfully progressed through the blended-learning curriculum. I served as the central point of contact for all parties for performance evaluations. I analyzed student performance data daily to develop action plans for academic improvement. It was my job to work efficiently and creatively to analyze all factors affecting student academic performance, and emotional well-being.



Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI)

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Enrollment/Retention/Attendance Coordinator; Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2012

  At SESI, I worked in an urban level V special education school for students with emotional disabilities. I facilitated student enrollments and withdrawals and implemented programs and policies to increase student retention and attendance rates. I was charged with transcript evaluation, maintaining all student records maintenance, and assisting students in applying to post-secondary institutions. I gained a wealth of knowledge about individualized instruction, accommodations, modifications, and behavior management. I successfully improved the school's attendance rate by nearly 20 percent.• Developed systems and procedures for tracking student attendance and maintaining academic records• Conducted home visits and implemented incentive programs to increase student attendance• Led meetings with staff, parents, and students to increase attendance and evaluate academic progress• Processed and tracked student enrollment, withdrawals, and transfers• Maintained electronic student information database and student cumulative academic records• Coordinated retrieval and transfers of student academic records in accordance with FERPA laws• Analyzed transcripts and created student schedules to ensure compliance with graduation requirements • Trained and monitored staff in using student information database • Processed and distributed student progress reports and report cards• Participated in IEP meetings to discuss student academic progress• Advised and assisted students in college and vocational school applications, financial aid, and enrollment• Coordinated school events, including graduations, dances, and award ceremonies • Assisted school directors in day-to-day operations of school front office (including answering phone calls, creating and mailing official letters and newsletters, and greeting and assisting all school visitors)



Morgan State University

• Tutor

  • Oct 2005 - May 2008

  -Tutored students in English, psychology, and philosophy-Conducted workshops in time management and study skills for incoming freshmen in pre-college program-Supervised and maintained dormitory computer labs-Reviewed and edited student research papers and essays



Brown University, Center for the Study of Human Development

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  -Conducted literature reviews for future publications-Edited and checked citations for publications using Excel-Recruited local secondary students as participants in research study-Coded and entered quantitative and qualitative data into study database-Designed, conducted, and presented individual research on academic attitudes and ethnic identity at national symposium-Relevant skills: quantitative data analysis, qualitative data analysis, participant interviewing, research design, data coding, dataset management