Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2023 - Present

Reading Specialist

• Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

• Diagnose reading difficulties using formal and informal assessment data obtained from MAP Assessments and other state testing. • Set student goals and instructional outcomes based on specific student assessments and data • Provide small-group intensive reading instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, comprehension, and fluency for students to increase their independent reading level and overall cognition of what they read • Design multi-sensory phonics interventions using Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System and the Science of Reading approaches • Maintain accurate, complete and correct records of student progress monitoring to present at RTI and parent meetings Show less

Curriculum Writer & Editor

• Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

• Design and develop original social studies and science curriculum for elementary, middle school and high school learners and instructors. • Conduct research for each lesson before developing an eLearning curriculum. • Supplement written training materials with visual aids. • Develop original assessments to identify learners’ mastery of the content. • Design and develop original social studies and science curriculum for elementary, middle school and high school learners and instructors. • Conduct research for each lesson before developing an eLearning curriculum. • Supplement written training materials with visual aids. • Develop original assessments to identify learners’ mastery of the content.

3rd Grade Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

In my role as a lead teacher at BCES, I have: ◦ Delivered data-informed and culturally responsive in-person and virtual instruction to a class of 30+ students. ◦ Presented information in a way that was highly engaging, resulting in an 80% success rate in my class. ◦ Designed and developed eLearning training, impacting over 100 students. ◦ Prioritized instruction that was differentiated, scaffold and culturally relevant. In my role as a lead teacher at BCES, I have: ◦ Delivered data-informed and culturally responsive in-person and virtual instruction to a class of 30+ students. ◦ Presented information in a way that was highly engaging, resulting in an 80% success rate in my class. ◦ Designed and developed eLearning training, impacting over 100 students. ◦ Prioritized instruction that was differentiated, scaffold and culturally relevant.

Literacy Coach

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

In my role as a lead literacy coach, I: ◦ Lead weekly planning meetings to support to ensure internalization of the curriculum. ◦ Support leaders with actionable data to inform classroom management and success. ◦ Design and lead professional development presentations for leaders’ development. ◦ Train and support leaders in data literacy and data driven instructional practices. ◦ 83% of leaders felt confident in their leadership skills. In my role as a lead literacy coach, I: ◦ Lead weekly planning meetings to support to ensure internalization of the curriculum. ◦ Support leaders with actionable data to inform classroom management and success. ◦ Design and lead professional development presentations for leaders’ development. ◦ Train and support leaders in data literacy and data driven instructional practices. ◦ 83% of leaders felt confident in their leadership skills.

2nd Grade Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

In my role as a literacy teacher at Mastery Charter Schools, I: ◦ Utilize partnership with other instructional leaders to plan, implement and execute curriculum for a cohort of 60+ students. ◦ Plan small group, intervention-focused instruction to increase reading efficiency. ◦ Track and manage data to see 100% of my class rise above or on writing and reading levels. In my role as a literacy teacher at Mastery Charter Schools, I: ◦ Utilize partnership with other instructional leaders to plan, implement and execute curriculum for a cohort of 60+ students. ◦ Plan small group, intervention-focused instruction to increase reading efficiency. ◦ Track and manage data to see 100% of my class rise above or on writing and reading levels.

Editor In Chief

• Nov 2016 - Jan 2019

As Editor In Chief, I was solely responsible for the branding of the publication's content and image on and offline. In my three years of managing a print and digital magazine, I took the initiative to: ◦ set and meet project deadlines ◦ manage a small team of freelance writers and photographers ◦ interview and write profile pieces on notable cover stars for each issue Cover features and noteworthy interviews included Jeantrix, Mariah Lynn Designs, Xavier Omar, Bryshere Grayson, Seven Streeter and more. Show less

Web Content Writer

• Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

As a Web Content Writer for Temple University, I increased online brand awareness and student retention rates by: ◦ writing, developing, editing and publishing content and copy for their main website and educational degree programs ◦ showcasing excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and discretion Skills: Drupal, content management, content creation, SEO optimization, keyword writing As a Web Content Writer for Temple University, I increased online brand awareness and student retention rates by: ◦ writing, developing, editing and publishing content and copy for their main website and educational degree programs ◦ showcasing excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and discretion Skills: Drupal, content management, content creation, SEO optimization, keyword writing

Copywriter

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

As a copywriter for Fox Run Brands, I increased online brand awareness and sales by carrying out the following tasks: ◦ Compose integrated campaigns that are both strategic and on brand ◦ Ensure copy tone and style are consistent with brand guidelines ◦ Optimize digital marketing content for audience and search engines ◦ Produce insightful and unique copy for incoming products As a copywriter for Fox Run Brands, I increased online brand awareness and sales by carrying out the following tasks: ◦ Compose integrated campaigns that are both strategic and on brand ◦ Ensure copy tone and style are consistent with brand guidelines ◦ Optimize digital marketing content for audience and search engines ◦ Produce insightful and unique copy for incoming products

Fashion PR & Social Media Intern

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

As the Fashion PR & Social Media Intern, I increased social brand awareness for the company and managed relationships with other businesses and entrepreneurs by carrying out the following tasks: ◦ Prepare and conduct interviews with fashion designers, brands, influencers and musicians ◦ Update and maintain content on social media platforms (Instagram and Periscope) ◦ Write and edit online articles on fashion, beauty, lifestyle and music weekly ◦ Assist with event planning ◦ Represent the company as a brand ambassador at networking events Show less

Contributing Writer

• Nov 2015 - May 2016

◦ Pitch branded content on love, sex and culture to sustain readership's loyalty ◦ Work with editors and clients to tailor articles to perfection of brand's guidelines ◦ Share published articles on all social media platforms to engage and expand my audience ◦ Pitch branded content on love, sex and culture to sustain readership's loyalty ◦ Work with editors and clients to tailor articles to perfection of brand's guidelines ◦ Share published articles on all social media platforms to engage and expand my audience

Museum Assistant

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

Web Content Manager

• May 2015 - Sep 2015

◦ Keep blog updated with fresh, insightful and entertaining articles ◦ Write and edit research articles about health, sex and dating ◦ Create meta descriptions and product copy ◦ Create and distribute press releases to brands, marketers, partners etc. ◦ Utilize digital/email marketing skills to increase sales and blog traffic ◦ Keep blog updated with fresh, insightful and entertaining articles ◦ Write and edit research articles about health, sex and dating ◦ Create meta descriptions and product copy ◦ Create and distribute press releases to brands, marketers, partners etc. ◦ Utilize digital/email marketing skills to increase sales and blog traffic

Editorial Intern

• Aug 2014 - May 2015

◦ Managed the creative output for each issue ◦ Edited and guided each article before publishing ◦ Served as the primary editor for design and layout of each issue ◦ Managed social media platforms during major events (i.e. Laverne Cox's speech) ◦ Designed promotional flyers ◦ Managed the creative output for each issue ◦ Edited and guided each article before publishing ◦ Served as the primary editor for design and layout of each issue ◦ Managed social media platforms during major events (i.e. Laverne Cox's speech) ◦ Designed promotional flyers

Reporter on Arts & Entertainment, Campus and Politics

• Sep 2013 - Feb 2015

News Reporter

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

Political Reporter

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

Wrote, edited 30-second weekly international political news. Wrote, edited 30-second weekly international political news.

Radio Copywriter & Broadcaster

• Aug 2013 - May 2014