Experience

Teach For America Greater Philadelphia

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Managing Director, Program

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  -Set and lead the strategy for an integrated and transformative learning experience across the Program Continuum aligned to the national program's vision for impact in education. -Develop and maintain a compelling and locally contextualized vision focused on maximizing the region’s impact on students’ immediate academic success and long-term opportunities in life with clarity on the key roles our corps and alumni need to play throughout their trajectory. -Ground team members in the region’s vision and goals, an aligned programmatic charge, and heavily prioritized strategies that align to producing the outcomes called for in the vision. -Develop and operationalize a strategy for metrics and data aligned to the full set of outcomes set for team members to achieve. -Create an inspiring and inclusive team culture grounded in the core values and focused on delivering strong performance aligned to goals. -Manage, coach and develop staff in alignment to values, skills, and time applications that will enable them to achieve their goals, maximize their impact across the team, and prepare them for additional levels of leadership aligned with the program strategy. -Build and maintain authentic relationships with key leaders and significant sub-groups that include values-driven collaboration aligned to our vision for impact in education across the Greater Philadelphia Region. -Inspire the corps, alumni and team members to internalize the possibility of achieving ambitious goals related to student outcomes (academic, personal growth, access, and socio-cultural consciousness), realize their potential to set students on a dramatically different life trajectory, and claim their role as leaders in the movement for educational equity. Show less



Camden City School District

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

• Principal

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

  -Served as the instructional leader to improve teacher practice and student performance.-Developed and implemented school improvement goals and strategies.-Managed the effective implementation of a standards aligned curriculum.-Led and promoted effective instruction and assessment practices.-Managed the effective use of data to drive instruction.-Created and maintained a positive school climate and culture.-Maintained strong ties with parents and community stakeholders.-Established and stewarded a vision, which best promoted student success. Show less

• Lead Educator - Assistant Principal

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  -Provided ongoing coaching and support to teachers to ensure that students receive high quality instruction. -Observed and evaluated teacher performance using the Charlotte Danielson framework for teaching rubric.-Coordinated school wide testing and assessment cycles, for district and state mandated assessments. -Analyzed student data to identify learning trends and target areas for student growth.

• Operations Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

  -Implemented clearly defined systems to facilitate school discipline processes and procedures.-Developed school wide initiatives to support student character development and academic achievement.-Established and maintained a positive school climate and culture.-Collaborated with the school leadership team to help ensure that teachers and staff demonstrate compliance with school guidelines and procedures. -Assisted teachers with Professional Development and obtaining resources, which support student achievement.-Provided direct supervision for school support services staff and school safety officers. Show less

• English Department Chair & Teacher

  • Dec 2013 - Feb 2015

  -Monitored departmental test scores and devised strategies for improvement.-Trained and supported teachers in implementing the Common Core standards.-Achieved two years growth for 79% of all students in reading and 75% of all students in language on the M.A.P. assessment.-Consistently outscored both school and district averages on ELA benchmark assessments.-Helped monitor and refine our School Improvement Plan.



Pathway to Leadership in Urban Schools (PLUS)

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Camden Plus Resident

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2017

  -Part of a selective Residency for promising future school leaders. Residency consists of a five-week summer institute focused on instructional leadership and management, orchestrating a culture of learning, data driven leadership, and leadership, equity and diversity. -Received on-going coaching during the Residency year from PLUS coaches and mentor principals while participating in monthly all-cohort training days and bi-weekly critical friends group meetings. -Part of a selective Residency for promising future school leaders. Residency consists of a five-week summer institute focused on instructional leadership and management, orchestrating a culture of learning, data driven leadership, and leadership, equity and diversity. -Received on-going coaching during the Residency year from PLUS coaches and mentor principals while participating in monthly all-cohort training days and bi-weekly critical friends group meetings.



Camelot Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Academic Coordinator & Teacher

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  -Trained, consulted, and assisted teachers with common core curriculum integration and modifying materials and lessons to ensure student success. -Modeled and promoted best practices for general education teachers and behavior specialists. -Supported the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with developmental disabilities and/or behavioral disorders. -Supported the establishment and sustainability of a student-centered positive peer culture across the program. -Provided English Language and Reading instruction to special and general education students in grades 9-12. Show less



Bellefaire JCB

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Campus Superviser

  • Jun 2008 - Jan 2011

  -Provided direct supervision to childcare workers and case management professionals for at-risk youth. -Supervised and supported the implementation of an individualized behavior management system and a life skills based educational program. -Supervised and directed daily programming, which included organizing activities, creating lesson plans, and establishing clinical groups for students with multiple disabilities. -Assisted in the training of new employees. -Provided direct supervision to childcare workers and case management professionals for at-risk youth. -Supervised and supported the implementation of an individualized behavior management system and a life skills based educational program. -Supervised and directed daily programming, which included organizing activities, creating lesson plans, and establishing clinical groups for students with multiple disabilities. -Assisted in the training of new employees.