Dean of Instruction, STEM

• Dec 2020 - Present

Math Department Chair

• Jun 2019 - Jun 2022

Secondary Mathematics Teacher

• Jul 2018 - Jun 2021

Alumni Advisory Board - PD Committee Chair

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

Advanced Math, Pre-Calc, Algebra II, and Algebra III Teacher

• Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

• Selected from approximately 60,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates who commit two years to teach in high-needs public schools.• Teaching high school Algebra II, Algebra III, and Advanced Math at East Feliciana High School in Jackson, LA• Mentored and educated 130 Juniors and Seniors daily• Senior Class Sponsor and co-founder of the EFHS Youth Volunteer Corps• Developed unique curriculum that integrated Common Core standards and ACT Mathematics prep for each content area. My students' math ACT scores have improved substantially. The data shows that on average my students scored higher on the math portion of the ACT than they did on any other section. (Before I arrived, math was the lowest) • Engaged in a full schedule of professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group apprenticeships, and extensive research and reading materials. • Certified in Secondary Mathematics through TNTPResults: 2014-15 EFHS moved from a D to a C rating; ACT scores improved by approximately 2 points- most growth in math; Students scored highest on the ACT math section (which had previously been the lowest section)Awards: Employee of the Month, February 2016, East Feliciana Parish School Board Show less

Math Instructor

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

Integrated Math 1, 2, & 4 Instructor/Content Lead at Project Lift Academy Research best practices to increase student achievement; Create methods to break down standards; Differentiate based on student needs; Design Curriculum; Lead Data Analysis Sessions; Promote parental engagement and communication Awards, Honors & Leadership: West Charlotte Leadership Fellow - (2017 - Present) - Collaborate with top leaders to improve teaching and learning; Coach & support the success of colleagues L.I.F.T. Irreplaceable Teacher Award (2016 - Present) - Awarded for significant student achievement and displaying: teamwork, changeability, belief in learning potential, & initiative Show less

Lead Teacher

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

Facilitate and lead Video Game Development instruction; Lead a team of educators and IT specialists; Communicate with parents and school staff; Revise and break-down content for students to master Facilitate and lead Video Game Development instruction; Lead a team of educators and IT specialists; Communicate with parents and school staff; Revise and break-down content for students to master

O.N.E. Louisiana Strategy Team Leader/Community Organizer (Volunteer)

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2016

• Regional Strategy Team (RST) Member: Organize, lead, and manage house meetings and community outreach; Assist in planning, organizing, and running South Louisiana’s first Issues Action Assembly • Co-Leader of O.N.E. Louisiana’s “Holistic Child Support” Action Team: Organize and run team meetings; Lead researcher for issues such as school to prison pipeline and mental health support; Schedule and attend meetings with community experts; Inspire, involve, and recruit new community members • Professional Training: LEE’s National Organizing Workshop, Denver, CO; LEE’s RST Workshop in Houston, TX Show less

Intern (Leadership for Educational Equity Fellowship), Office of Portfolio

• May 2015 - Jul 2015

•School Improvement Grant Project: Research and design an oversight system for School Improvement Grant funds for the state of Louisiana; Create documents and deadlines for school districts and Office of Portfolio staff; Attend weekly meetings with staff and report progress to receive feedback; Communicate with school leaders and school board members to understand and address their needs *The oversight system I designed is currently used by the Louisiana Department of Education •Attend weekly meetings with Louisiana LEE fellows to discuss our work and Louisiana’s education system Show less

Peer Facilitator

• Aug 2012 - May 2014

•Manage and mentor freshmen; create lesson plans; Plan and attend weekly meetings with professors to receive feedback; Hold office hours for students •Teach a class of 20 freshmen once a week, discussing the issues of college life and academic advisement •Manage and mentor freshmen; create lesson plans; Plan and attend weekly meetings with professors to receive feedback; Hold office hours for students •Teach a class of 20 freshmen once a week, discussing the issues of college life and academic advisement

Intern, Senator Tim Scott

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

•Policy: Attend briefings/hearings; Assist legislative staff; Lead and manage research projects •Constituent Communication: Draft letters and e-mails for Senator Scott and staff members; Manage telephone correspondence; Assist in scheduling and managing visits and meetings; Manage family and school visits to the Capitol through leading and/or scheduling tours •Press: Communicate with local SC newspapers and news outlets, serving as a liaison between local press and Senator Scott’s Communications team Show less