Experience

Mount Wachusett Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Director of Grants

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  I am responsible for leading the grants development process for state, federal, and foundation grants to support strategic initatives at Mount Wachusett Community College. I work with project directors to develop logic models and budgets, establish measurable outcomes, and craft a convincing narrative based on funder requirements and expectations. As of writing, I secured over $1.8 million in funding for a variety of education, work force and basic needs projects.In addition, I help college leaders generate innovative projects in the form of concept papers. For concept papers, I support data collection and analysis, budget development, sustainability planning, and concept presentation to the college's Leadership Team. Show less

• Director, Upward Bound Math & Science and North Central MA Talent Search

  • May 2019 - Aug 2022

  As the director for two federally-funded TRIO projects, I coordinated staff, project activities, and stakeholder engagement across seven schools in five districts. I developed curriculum resources and guides to ensure all project participants received quality instruction on college and career readiness. I provided guidance and support to school-based staff in advising students, delivering curriculum, and coordinating field trips.In 2020-2022, I led a project redesign for both Talent Search and Upward Bound Math & Science. These project redesigned included completing a SWOT analysis, analyzing project outcomes, and identifying best practices for project implementation. In addition, the development of Summer Academy Handbook and written policy on data entry requirements were established to create clear guidelines for students and staff. As a result of these redesign efforts, both projects received continuation funding for a five-year cycle. Show less



Indianapolis Public Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • 2016 - 2018

  Collaborating with co-teachers and the special education team, I delivered standards-based curriculum to meet the needs of academically diverse students. Through incorporating game-based learning, guided reading, modeling, and direct vocabulary instruction, I helped student grasp complex topics in Government and Economics classes. Outside of the classroom, I led case conference committees in the development of individualized education plans (IEP) for a caseload of 17-25 students each year. As part of the Indianapolis Public Schools and TeachPlus Change Agent project, I coordinated a partnership with a the Pre-Employment Transition Services program to provide our seniors with IEPs authentic transition services. Show less

• Assistant Director, Strategic Enrollment Management

  • 2015 - 2016

  Engaging with high school seniors, Job Corps participants, and non-traditional students across more than 26 cities and towns, I connected numerous students to career-training and academic programs to meet their post-secondary goals. I worked directly with prospective students on their application and guided them through the enrollment process.

• Student Activity Officer, TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science

  • 2012 - 2015

  Serving high school students across three districts, I planned and facilitated workshops, presentations, and one-on-one advisory sessions on college and career planning. My students benefited from bi-monthly career and college focused field trips, support on completing college and financial aid applications, and academic skill development. Every summer 30-50 students attended a 6-week intensive summer program, where I coordinated both recreational and educational activities.