Experience

The Cambridge School of Weston

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• History Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Present

• Director of Community Programs for Equity and Inclusion

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) is a leader among America's progressive independent schools and has been at the forefront of educational innovation since 1886. At CSW, creative, motivated students embrace challenging work and address complex questions — with curiosity and courage. Inspired by the diverse perspectives and high expectations of our justice-minded community, they find and develop what is extraordinary in themselves and in the world around them. Role:Manage and organize daily student programming, including Affinity and Alliance spacesManage and organize The Student Diversity CommitteeOrganize and execute major all-school programming (Diversity Day, Social Justice Day)Organize and execute regular assembly programmingFacilitate leadership training for students in leadership rolesManage conference logistics and training for local and national student/adult eventsFacilitate professional development for Faculty and StaffCreate, execute, and manage the Community Engagement program (4-year service-learning curriculum)Manage programming in the boarding communityTeach History Coach BasketballDorm Parent

• Director of Student Leadership for Equity and Inclusion

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2019

  Manage significant all day school events that incorporate Social Justice and Diversity into school curriculum. Cultivate and maintain relationship with community service opportunities and organizations. Play an active role and serve as point person and trainer for student leaders at orientation. Co-lead ALANA (domestic students of color) orientation. Teach in the History Department. Work in the boarding community.

• Coordinator of Multicultural Programming and Student Leadership

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Coordinate diversity and social justice days with students and adult teams. Cultivate and maintain relationship with community service opportunities and organizations. Play an active role and serve as point person and trainer for student leaders at orientation. Co-lead ALANA (domestic students of color) orientation. Teach Black Studies (history) course, coach basketball, and serve as a Dorm Associate.



Global Kids

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  Global Kids runs student leadership programs across New York City, the organization educates, activates and inspires youth from underserved communities to take action on critical issues facing our world.Role:Manage and Co-Facilitate the Middle School program at New Directions Secondary School in the Bronx.Created and developed curriculumFacilitated daily activities during program hoursDeveloped and implemented professional development training for staffOrganized daily program management including, contract requirements, attendance, safety protocols, etc. Managed a staff of six, defined and delegated clear roles for eachRecognized as an above-average new manager and asked to attend the Community Resource Exchange Leadership Academy, a six-month intensive training to improve programmatic and leadership skills for high performing new managers (one of three selected)



The Go Project

• International Trade and Development

• Documentary Film Class Facilitator

  • Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

  the GO Project is a $2.6 million dollar organization with six independent host site partners -- Grace Church, Grace Church School, LREI, Avenues: The World School, The Church of Saint Luke in the Fields, and Berkeley Carroll School -- serving over 700 public school students in grades K-8 from more than 40 public schools in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. The mission is to shape the futures of low-income New York City public school children by providing critical academic, social, and emotional support starting in the early elementary years. The GO Project provides year-round educational and family support services to children who are performing below grade level and equips them with the confidence and skills needed to succeed at school, at home, and in life.Role:Created the CurriculumDeveloped materials and exercises for the courseFacilitated bi-weekly classes, focusing on technical skills, public speaking, editing, and story development.



coLAB Arts

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Documentary Film Class Facilitator

  • Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

  coLAB Arts is an organization that engages artists, social advocates, and communities to create transformative new work. coLAB Arts facilitates creative conversation through innovative programs and artist infrastructure, connects artists with community partners and mentors, and executes productions that challenge perceptions and inspire action.Role:Created the CurriculumDeveloped materials and exercises for the courseFacilitated bi-weekly classes, focusing on technical skills, public speaking, editing, and story development.



WITNESS

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  WITNESS is an organization that helps human rights defenders use video to expose injustice. They coordinate with local citizens and organizations, conduct on-the-ground trainings, and provide free online resources in multiple languages. WITNESS aims to help individuals document abuses safely and use footage effectively to create positive change in their communities.Role:Co-Director, Co-Producer, and technical set up for #WITNESSlive, a bi-monthly live broadcast in partnership with YouTube that allows for in-depth conversations about larger human rights issues, aiming to create a dialogue between followers and the organization.Developed a communications guide to outlining steps for the dissemination of materials.Contributor for the WITNESS blog.



Equal Education

• South Africa
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Organizer

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Equal Education (EE) is a member-based mass democratic movement of learners, post-school youth, parents and community members striving for quality and equality in South African education, through activism and analysis. Role:Co-created 10-week intensive video advocacy and social activism workshop designed to engage and empower youth in advocating for educational equality across South Africa.Developed a curriculum that was designed to empower youth to produce documentaries the create change.Created Amazwi Wethu, a program that partners with youth-based organizations (Equal Education, The New School) and facilitates video advocacy and social activism workshops while making them sustainable. Fostered the building of a network of youth-based organizations that share and discuss documentaries made by youth about issues directly affecting them.



Ase Academy

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor/Student Mentor

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

  Ase Academy is an academic and cultural enrichment program serving Philadelphia area middle and high school students. The founding group of Penn students recognized the opportunity to invite students to campus on Saturdays and create a nurturing space where they could work in small groups and discussion-based seminars on culturally relevant, college preparatory activities.Role:Administered a youth mentoring program for middle and high school students, which included developing curriculum, organizing daily schedules, instructing courses, facilitating workshops focusing on issues of identity and society. Developed curriculum and instruction of 6th-grade classes. Managed 7th grade mentoring and study programs.Facilitated workshops for male-identifying youth groups.



United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania

• United States

• Americorp Vista

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

  Since 1965, AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members bring passion and perseverance where the need is greatest: to organizations that help eradicate poverty. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve as a catalyst for change, living and working alongside community members to meet our nation’s most pressing challenges and advance local solutions.Role:Developed a social service directory for working families in the Philadelphia area which included informational pamphlets, radio broadcasts, and online directories. Built collaborative relationships with grassroots community organizations. Organized major campaigns that collected school supplies and other necessities for children living in homeless shelters in the Philadelphia area. The campaigns yielded approximately 5,500 book bags and supplies that were delivered over a 2 year period.