Experience

CareerWise USA

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of National Partnerships

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States



Ascend Indiana

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Consulting

  • Jan 2019 - Sep 2022

  Indianapolis, Indiana As a Director of Consulting, I lead an Ascend Services team to meet labor market and talent development needs through customized solutions, including: talent pipeline development, organizational strategic planning, and economic development analyses. Our team works alongside organizations to identify the current challenges and desired project outcomes, research current best practices, secure relevant education partners (if necessary), and develop detailed implementation plans to create… Show more As a Director of Consulting, I lead an Ascend Services team to meet labor market and talent development needs through customized solutions, including: talent pipeline development, organizational strategic planning, and economic development analyses. Our team works alongside organizations to identify the current challenges and desired project outcomes, research current best practices, secure relevant education partners (if necessary), and develop detailed implementation plans to create sustainable talent solutions.

• Consulting Analyst

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Indianapolis, Indiana As an Analyst for Ascend, I supported the development and delivery of comprehensive, strategic talent solutions for employers. These solutions include causally new talent pipelines, strategic plans that enable organizations to most effectively reach their goals, and talent analyses for potential economic development projects. My specific duties included: • Conducting research on high-demand labor markets • Supporting the development of statements of work for pipeline projects… Show more As an Analyst for Ascend, I supported the development and delivery of comprehensive, strategic talent solutions for employers. These solutions include causally new talent pipelines, strategic plans that enable organizations to most effectively reach their goals, and talent analyses for potential economic development projects. My specific duties included: • Conducting research on high-demand labor markets • Supporting the development of statements of work for pipeline projects • Researching appropriate education partners • Providing support in the development of strategic solutions for clients • Creating and presenting high-quality content and deliverables for clients • Preparing materials for client meetings and workshops • Managing project timelines and execution • Creating solutions that address the needs of the broader community



Paramount Schools of Excellence

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

• Lead Third Grade Educator

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

  Indianapolis, IN • Redesigned existing school-wide curriculum and partnered with senior school leadership and over 30 teachers to develop and deploy enhanced educational programming; standardized testing pass rates jumped 20% in first year and stayed at 96% for all subsequent years (highest in school history) • Directly managed third grade teaching team and oversaw instruction of 90 students, developed high-level curriculum implemented through weekly deployment strategies, yielding third-grade pass… Show more • Redesigned existing school-wide curriculum and partnered with senior school leadership and over 30 teachers to develop and deploy enhanced educational programming; standardized testing pass rates jumped 20% in first year and stayed at 96% for all subsequent years (highest in school history) • Directly managed third grade teaching team and oversaw instruction of 90 students, developed high-level curriculum implemented through weekly deployment strategies, yielding third-grade pass rate 5% higher than school average • Served as school's faculty representative to Indianapolis Office of Education; prepared and delivered quarterly analysis of school performance to senior-ranking officials in mayor's office • Led school-wide transition to STEM-based teaching and learning, deploying new technologies, instructional styles, and content; state-of-the-art tools and techniques now enhance learning and prepare students for college and careers in a technology-driven world • Analyzed 120 dimensions of student performance data to identify areas of weakness and develop targeted teaching strategies; resulting implementation led to average annual performance growth of 15% per student Show less



Teach Plus

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teaching Policy Fellow

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  Indianapolis, IN • Selected for 18-month education policy fellowship; designed policies to improve teacher recruitment, retention, and satisfaction strategies for the Indianapolis Public School District



Teach For America

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

• Elementary School Teacher

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

  Indianapolis, IN • Among the 10% of applicants nationwide selected to be a TFA corps member • Served for two years in an inner-city K-8 school



Growing Places Indy

• Eat Well Club Coordinator

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Indianapolis, IN • Created holistic wellness program for inner-city Indianapolis youth, coordinated the roll-out, and managed operations; program helped over 50 children develop healthy nutrition and fitness habits



Teach For America

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

• Campus Recruitment Coordinator

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  State College, Pennsylvania, United States • Led TFA's on-campus recruitment efforts at Penn State University • Delivered 3-5 presentations about TFA and the application process weekly • Sourced hundreds of interested candidates into TFA's talent platform • Efforts resulted in record Penn State TFA applicant pool (17% increase from previous year)