Experience

WABE

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Partnerships & Community Outreach

  • Oct 2022 - Present

• Educational Partnerships Lead

  • Jul 2021 - Oct 2022

  Revive and manage strategic partnerships with 3DE Schools, Tutor.com, & Atlanta Public Schools among others along with successful completion of strategic tasks associated with the station’s community-education goals, including outreach to the community and educational organizations while working with development to secure grants and report to funders



3DE Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• National Director, School Engagement and Support

  • Mar 2020 - Apr 2021

  In-house Consultant and Subject Matter Expert on the successful launch of the 3DE model. This role required deployment to existing schools in crisis and to potential partnering school districts for scale & expansion along with training and coaching onsite 3DE school leaders.

• School Director, Frederick Douglass High School

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2020

  Represented 3DE as the primary leader and onsite contact for 3DE model implementation at Frederick Douglas High School in collaboration with school administration and served as the team lead for all 3DE Georgia School Directors. Exercised influence to acquire a strategic partnership with Frederick Douglas High School while supervising 9 schools in Georgia across 5 school districts (APS, Fulton, Cobb, Dekalb & Gwinnett County Schools) and advised the Planning and Operations Leads in crisis management. Show less



Junior Achievement of Georgia

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

• School Programs Associate

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2017

  Responsible for the execution of planning calendar to impact over 19,000 students in 3 school districts in the Metro Atlanta area at the Chick-fil-A Foundation Discovery Center in JA Biz Town and JA Finance Park. All while positively nurturing district-level partnerships fostered by senior-level leadership; working with district personnel and external constituents, creating opportunity to further extend and expand partnerships.

• Program Operations Associate

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

  Responsible for managing and leading JA Finance Park, a financial literacy simulation at Junior Achievement's Chick-fil-A Foundation Discovery Center for 7th -12th grade Metro Atlanta students. I work with teachers and train corporate, parent and community volunteers to provide an enriching experience focusing on business and financial management.



The Hive at Morris Brandon Elementary School

• Enrichment Teacher

  • Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  Provided professional after school instruction to elementary students in all subject areas and lead character building exercises Coordinated hands on academic, art and physical education activities for students to engage in independently and cooperatively Provided professional after school instruction to elementary students in all subject areas and lead character building exercises Coordinated hands on academic, art and physical education activities for students to engage in independently and cooperatively



City of Atlanta

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Atlanta Teen Leaders - Site Director

  • May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Served as director of a recreational facility for inner-city teenagers employed as service-learning, summer interns, ages 14-19, as part of The Mayor’s Youth Program while also effectively managing a staff of counselors Oversaw and responsible for food service distribution and handling, payroll, attendance and management of interns and outside vendors contracted to provide services to interns Responsible for successfully creating and executing: character, self-esteem and team building exercises; ensuring job and post graduation readiness and coordinating an array of activities to include: guest speakers from a variety of fields and overseeing the planning, execution and reflection of service projects planned by interns Significant contribution to teens becoming model citizens of the City of Atlanta by escalating their political awareness and involvement, educational development, physical and mental health, economic and community awareness and development Nominated for Camp Director of the Year; 100% Site Inspection and Program Effectiveness rating during tenure Show less



TALK Schools

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

• English as a Second Language Instructor

  • Dec 2011 - Sep 2012

  Lead differentiated adult learning experiences teaching the English language to adult learners to include, speaking, writing, grammar, and Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) test preparation Developed and implemented course documents such as: new curriculum, standards, syllabi, examinations, assessments and electronic correspondences. Served as a charter instructor and managed projects in order to obtain school-wide accreditation, increased student enrollment and heightened community awareness of the school’s offerings Show less



Canada International School

• Suseong-gu, Daegu, Korea

• Elementary ESOL Teacher

  • Jan 2011 - Oct 2011

  Instructed Korean ESOL students learning Canadian and American curriculum of all subject areas in English, including good command of the English Language and model exceptional oral speaking skills. Independently prepared computerized, monthly reports for parents using Microsoft Excel detailing and outlining the specifics of their child’s progress over the course of one month utilizing clerical and administrative skills. Independently prepared spreadsheets monthly, in a calendar format, for 3 different classes, using Microsoft Excel that contained daily and weekly lessons and classroom activities, utilizing clerical and administrative skills. These spreadsheets were distributed to the director, co-teachers, and parents. Created and maintained weekly written correspondence and files for each parent to inform them of the day to day activities in class. This also kept an open and extensive line of communication. Prepared and developed student readiness for school field trips by equipping them with prior knowledge and background information for the trip. Show less



Pagoda Language Institute

• English Instructor

  • Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

  Instructed and oversaw conversational English, grammar, reading, and writing skills to adult students learning English as a second language while actively leading them in conversation when needed. Independently prepared and executed lesson plans to enhance and improve English speaking, writing, and listening abilities to a broad range of students with varying levels and capabilities. This required me to create lessons that could impact students of all levels effectively. Prepared and maintained written monthly reports and correspondence with constructive feedback for students to track and evaluate their progress and areas of improvement. Prepared and ensured student readiness for English oral speaking presentations on the college and corporate levels with consistent modeling, critiquing, and support. Interviewed and examined a broad range of students with varying levels of English to place them in the correct level class. Show less



Hillsborough County Public Schools

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• ELA Teacher

  • Dec 2006 - Jun 2010

  Taught a broad range of curriculum to students of varying levels and learning capabilities based on the Sunshine State Standards set forth by the school district and state of Florida. Developed and coordinated hands-on field experiences to relate curriculum to real-life experiences which increased student readiness for academic and non-academic goals Designed and managed a school-wide plan of action for increasing parental involvement to increase student achievement and parental awareness of school matters Built and cultivated relationships with key stakeholders such as parents, mentors and community members to improve student achievement both inside and outside of the classroom Show less