Experience

Uplift Education

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

• High School Principal, North Hills Preparatory

  • May 2014 - Present

  Serve as the head academic leader at Uplift North Hills Preparatory Upper School, one of only 225 IB continuum schools worldwide and one of only 66 such schools in all of North, Central, and South America. Develop and support the policies, procedures, and systems necessary to maintain a healthy school environment and expand access to rigorous academic programs. Provide leadership for long-term and short-term planning, including the development and implementation of a 3-year strategic plan based on growing teacher leaders, refining instructional practices, and building relationships with stakeholders. Conduct the performance appraisal of 45 direct reports, including the setting of professional and developmental goals and conducting mid-year and end-of-year reviews. Conduct monthly classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to teachers in one-on-one observation debriefs. Plan and deliver targeted staff development on such topics as unit planning, assessment, and questioning strategies. Mentor and develop Deans (Assistant Principals) to support teachers and students. Lead staff recruitment and termination. Create and manage school budget and enrichment funds. Serve as liaison between the school and the community to build mutually beneficial partnerships. In 2017, Uplift North Hills High School was rated a Gold Medal School by US News and World Report, one of the top 500 best high schools in the country by Newsweek, and the #15 Most Challenging High School in America by the Washington Post, putting the school in the top 1% of US High Schools. In 2016, 64% of our senior class pursued the full IB Diploma, and 84% of these candidates earned their IB Diploma. The worldwide average was 79%, while the Texas average was 67%. In 2017, 70% of our senior class is pursuing the full IB Diploma. Show less

• High School Assistant Principal, North Hills Preparatory

  • May 2012 - May 2014

  Coordinate the IB Diploma program (Grades 11 & 12) and Advanced Placement program (Grades 9 – 12). Ensure academic programs align with IB Standards and Practices. Organize and coordinate the administration of AP and IB DP exams as well as district and state assessments. Offer input during creation of curriculum materials for network and make recommendations regarding materials selected for school. Assist with the development and execution of instructional professional development programs for staff. Work with other campus administrators to promote a positive school culture and develop common expectations for student conduct. Facilitate communication between personnel, students, and parents, keeping all stakeholders informed. Collaborate with other secondary administrators to plan and implement teacher professional development. Conduct weekly classroom observations and teacher debriefs, mid-year reviews, and end of year reviews. Participate in new student on-boarding. Develop ways to use technology to improve communication and student accountability. Assist in the development of the master schedule. Assist with staff recruitment and termination. Show less

• Project Director, Advanced Placement Incentive Grant

  • Jan 2010 - May 2012

  Responsible for the full management, implementation, and coordination of Uplift Education’s $872,081 Advanced Placement Incentive (API) Grant, a competitive three-year award from the US Department of Education to expand access for low-income students to Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Worked closely with instructional leaders to build capacity in AP coursework and instruction, ensure student retention and achievement within AP courses, and develop pre-AP courses. Participated in district-level decision making to establish and review policies, goals, objectives, and the development of varied and evolving AP initiatives. Identified opportunities for relevant professional development based on teachers’ needs and student data. Developed and managed an internal mentor teacher program focused on supporting AP and Pre-AP teachers in lesson planning and assessment. Participated in the design and implementation of five distance education study cohorts. Oversaw the selection and purchasing of instructional materials and equipment. Approved and tracked all API budget requests and ensured compliance with US Department of Education stipulations. Compiled, maintained, and filed all reports, records, and other documents required for mandated reporting. Wrote annual report and narrative to track progress made towards accomplishing the project goals established by the US Department of Education. Show less

• French Teacher and Foreign Language Department Chair, North Hills Preparatory

  • Jun 2003 - May 2012

  Nine years of middle and high school classroom experience in high-performing charter school consistently ranked in the top 1% of US High Schools by the Washington Post and US News & World Report. Provided instruction in IB MYP French B, IB DP French B, and AP French Language courses that emphasized communication, appreciation of francophone culture, grammar in context, and the utilization of technology. Created and implemented interactive listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities that emphasized communication and used Bloom’s Taxonomy’s higher order thinking realm. Developed and implemented curriculum, syllabi, and MYP Unit plans for French courses that align to IBO requirements, state standards, and individual student goals. Analyzed assessment data to guide whole and small group instruction.Served as Foreign Language Department Chair from 2008 - 2012. Acted as content-area expert and liaison between the administration and foreign language teachers in grades 6 – 12. Helped French and Spanish teachers create summative assessments, design MYP Language B Units, and implement communicative classroom activities. Completed classroom observations and provided constructive feedback. Monitored teachers’ lesson plans, assessments, and syllabi. Worked with at-risk teachers to meet requirements of improvement plans. Managed departmental budget. Raised funding to establish a Foreign Language Library.Served as an IB Diploma Program Extended Essay Supervisor (French B) and CAS Supervisor; IB MYP Personal Project Advisor; sponsor of the North Hills Preparatory French Club and National French Honor Society; and Campus Coordinator for The National French Contest, Grades K - 12. Show less



International Baccalaureate

• Switzerland
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Examiner, Language B French

  • Jan 2011 - Present

  Mark and comment French B SL Paper 2 for the May and November exam sessions. Mark and comment French B SL Paper 2 for the May and November exam sessions.



Dallas Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Teacher Panel Participant, Connect: Teachers, Technology, and Art Project

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

  Worked in collaboration with the Dallas Museum of Art Education staff on the grant-funded Connect: Teachers, Technology, and Art project to redesign web-based teaching materials focused on works of art from Africa and South Asia. Actively participated in group and individual activities to assess current DMA teaching materials; analyzed content about African and South Asian works of art; considered and refined strategies for teaching with works of art; and reshaped the content, the technology, and the presentation of five online resource units for use by teachers worldwide. Show less



The University of Texas at Arlington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• French Lecturer

  • Jan 2009 - May 2011

  Responsible for course work preparation, classroom instruction, exam preparation, and exam grading. Designed creative, goal-oriented activities to encourage cooperative learning, critical thinking, and active participation. Responsible for course work preparation, classroom instruction, exam preparation, and exam grading. Designed creative, goal-oriented activities to encourage cooperative learning, critical thinking, and active participation.



Safran

• France
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Language Instructor

  • Aug 2006 - May 2007

  Created custom conversational French training program for Turbomeca USA’s Service Engineers that used everyday situations and guided practice to help learners quickly develop their speaking skills. Worked with learners to acquire vocabulary and grammar naturally and in context without English translations. Presented information in a fun, dynamic way that motivated learners and helped them build confidence in their speaking abilities. Created custom conversational French training program for Turbomeca USA’s Service Engineers that used everyday situations and guided practice to help learners quickly develop their speaking skills. Worked with learners to acquire vocabulary and grammar naturally and in context without English translations. Presented information in a fun, dynamic way that motivated learners and helped them build confidence in their speaking abilities.



Clark Art Institute

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Translation Consultant

  • Jan 2007 - Mar 2007

  Translated English material into French for the microsite project for the art exhibition The Unknown Monet: Pastels and Drawings on view at the Royal Academy, London, England from March 17 – June 10, 2007 and the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, MA, June 24 – September 16, 2007. Translated English material into French for the microsite project for the art exhibition The Unknown Monet: Pastels and Drawings on view at the Royal Academy, London, England from March 17 – June 10, 2007 and the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, MA, June 24 – September 16, 2007.



PATA Study Abroad

• Biarritz, France

• On Site Director, French in Biarritz Program

  • Jul 2005 - Jul 2005

  Supervised intensive summer language program in Biarritz, France designed to give high school students the opportunity to increase their knowledge of French by taking language courses and living in an immersion environment. Served as a liaison between students, their host families, and language institute administrators. Guided culturally important excursions to Paris, Pau, and Bayonne, France and San Sebastian, Spain. Helped students develop their foreign language skills, increase their cultural awareness, and foster a sense of independence. Show less



Lycée Montchapet

• Dijon, France

• Assistante d'Anglais; Anglais, 2e et 1ère

  • Jul 2002 - Jul 2003

  Appointed by French Ministry of Education. Taught English Conversation to French students with emphasis on speaking and communication. Implemented activities for learning language in context, such as incorporating realia to teach English through culture. Appointed by French Ministry of Education. Taught English Conversation to French students with emphasis on speaking and communication. Implemented activities for learning language in context, such as incorporating realia to teach English through culture.