Experience

Dual Vida Language Academy

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Principal

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States



Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Project Assistant-Office of Diversity and Inclusion

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Spanish Teacher (Ranson IB Middle School)

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  Charlotte, North Carolina

• CMS Aspiring Leader

  • Jun 2018 - May 2019

  Charlotte, North Carolina Aspiring Leaders is a leadership pipeline program in which participants have the opportunity to work under the mentorship of a CMS executive officer. Aspiring Leaders are also charged with developing a change project that addresses a need within the district. My time was spent working under CMS Superintendent Dr. Clayton Wilcox. As a part of this program, I researched the impact of ethnic studies programming within our district and found that exposure to ethnic studies curriculum positively… Show more Aspiring Leaders is a leadership pipeline program in which participants have the opportunity to work under the mentorship of a CMS executive officer. Aspiring Leaders are also charged with developing a change project that addresses a need within the district. My time was spent working under CMS Superintendent Dr. Clayton Wilcox. As a part of this program, I researched the impact of ethnic studies programming within our district and found that exposure to ethnic studies curriculum positively influences achievement for students of color. This project was based on the findings from A Stanford study authored by Dee and Penner.



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corps Member

  • May 2017 - Jun 2019

  Charlotte, North Carolina



Empowered Youth of Columbus

• Lead Teacher

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

  Columbus, GA Design and execute artistic and academic programming Assist in the hiring process and maintain all staff records Keep files of all lesson plans Provide instructional ideas and planning support for all EYC teachers Ensure all sites are in ratio and staff attend work on time and as scheduled Serve as a teaching artist in at least one EYC site weekly Provide classroom observations and evaluations for all EYC staff Travel to all sites weekly Keep supply lists and order… Show more Design and execute artistic and academic programming Assist in the hiring process and maintain all staff records Keep files of all lesson plans Provide instructional ideas and planning support for all EYC teachers Ensure all sites are in ratio and staff attend work on time and as scheduled Serve as a teaching artist in at least one EYC site weekly Provide classroom observations and evaluations for all EYC staff Travel to all sites weekly Keep supply lists and order all instructional supplies needed for programming Maintain log of all purchases considered assets in accordance to monitoring and grant requirements Attend all EYC events and field trips Perform data entry and maintain accuracy of all data collected Attend all state-mandated training and support programs as required by GaDOE and other granting agencies

• Head Tutor

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

  Columbus, Georgia Served as site manager and lead instructor during EYC programming at Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy Communicated with administrators, teachers, and staff about students’ academic and social performance Observed and notated anecdotal data to inform student-specific and group-wide educational practices Collected, input, and analyzed academic, attendance, and nutritional data for site required by the 21st Century Grant Directly managed a 4-5 person staff of teaching artists and… Show more Served as site manager and lead instructor during EYC programming at Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy Communicated with administrators, teachers, and staff about students’ academic and social performance Observed and notated anecdotal data to inform student-specific and group-wide educational practices Collected, input, and analyzed academic, attendance, and nutritional data for site required by the 21st Century Grant Directly managed a 4-5 person staff of teaching artists and program assistants to uphold programming standards Employed positive behavior management skills to secure an ideal learning environment



Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association

• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Referral Coordinator

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

  Boston, Massachusetts Operated as the central hub for clients, volunteer attorneys, and VLP staff members Developed case flow systems that increased efficiency, allowing for better resource allocation Authored detailed case referral memos for guardianship, family law, and unemployment insurance cases Coordinated various volunteer-centered events, including VLP Annual Reception and Senior Partners Luncheons Updated and maintained organization’s web platforms, providing uninterrupted, accurate service to… Show more Operated as the central hub for clients, volunteer attorneys, and VLP staff members Developed case flow systems that increased efficiency, allowing for better resource allocation Authored detailed case referral memos for guardianship, family law, and unemployment insurance cases Coordinated various volunteer-centered events, including VLP Annual Reception and Senior Partners Luncheons Updated and maintained organization’s web platforms, providing uninterrupted, accurate service to volunteers Oriented new volunteers via trainings, informational meetings, provision of education tools, and personnel connection Served as an interpreter (Spanish) for intake interviews, legal meetings, and case follow-up Show less



Match Education

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

• Vice Corps Director

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  Boston, Massachusetts Directly managed, coached, and trained sixty young professionals in a high-stakes educational setting Employed critical thinking and problem-solving skills as daily and sporadic logistical issues arose Served as a mentor and developer to two management-level staff members on Corps Leadership Team Successfully interacted with in- and out-of-organization stakeholders of all levels on a daily basis Secured over $60,000 in camp scholarships and camp registration of 100 children in a… Show more Directly managed, coached, and trained sixty young professionals in a high-stakes educational setting Employed critical thinking and problem-solving skills as daily and sporadic logistical issues arose Served as a mentor and developer to two management-level staff members on Corps Leadership Team Successfully interacted with in- and out-of-organization stakeholders of all levels on a daily basis Secured over $60,000 in camp scholarships and camp registration of 100 children in a span of three months Conducted over one hundred onsite interviews and acted as key participant in hiring decision meetings Participated on Race, Culture, and Privilege Committee aimed at developing staff in these particular areas Guest-lectured on “Culturally Affirmative Teaching” at the Charlie Sposato Graduate School of Education Participated in the payroll and benefits onboarding process for Corps members

• Match Community Day Leadership Fellow

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

  Boston, Massachusetts Fulfilled leadership, disciplinarian, and decision-making roles as a member of the administrative team Trained and coached a staff of thirty-seven young professionals in best practices as Corps Members Oversaw daily logistics and ensured that coverage for daily tutorials and duties was successful Continued close work with the Director of Operations in managing the school and programming logistics Completed large-scale data management project that resulted in shift of school-wide… Show more Fulfilled leadership, disciplinarian, and decision-making roles as a member of the administrative team Trained and coached a staff of thirty-seven young professionals in best practices as Corps Members Oversaw daily logistics and ensured that coverage for daily tutorials and duties was successful Continued close work with the Director of Operations in managing the school and programming logistics Completed large-scale data management project that resulted in shift of school-wide data storage

• Match Corps Member/Operations Admin. Asst

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Boston, Massachusetts •Volunteered a year of service to a school aimed to serve minority, low-income, and ELL students •Committed to additional service projects in the Boston community through AmeriCorps •Assisted daily with several school operational projects and responsibilities •Maintained consistent contact with families of students through newsletters, emails, and phone calls



Vanderbilt University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Resident/Resident Advisor

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Nashville, Tennessee Enforced university policies by maintaining a presence in the area residence halls Maintained a safe and respectful for students by solving and preventing that may arise Learned strong leadership skills by attending training sessions provided by OHARE Improved interpersonal skills by keeping close contact with residents and colleagues Awarded Upperclassmen Head Resident of the Year for the 2010-2011 school year

• Student Worker

  • May 2009 - May 2010

  Nashville, Tennessee Promoted the core values of the university by serving as a representative at key events Increased organizational skills by sustaining an orderly environment Expanded communication skills by answering phone calls and handling them accordingly



Private

• Spanish Instructor

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

  Nashville, Tennessee Enhanced instruction and demonstration abilities Created innovative techniques in order to maintain variety in lessons Preserved a calming and serene environment under stressful situations