Experience

The Urban Assembly Maker Academy

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

• Instructional Coach

  • Jun 2020 - Present

• English Teacher

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  UA Maker, a school of The Urban Assembly, believes the world needs problem solvers who can find and solve challenges to create positive change in a world where change is the only constant. We empower students not only to be successful, adaptive citizens of the future, but to create that future through design thinking and innovation. Our students are curious about the world around them and empathize with others to develop personalized solutions. Our students know that to innovate, they must take… Show more UA Maker, a school of The Urban Assembly, believes the world needs problem solvers who can find and solve challenges to create positive change in a world where change is the only constant. We empower students not only to be successful, adaptive citizens of the future, but to create that future through design thinking and innovation. Our students are curious about the world around them and empathize with others to develop personalized solutions. Our students know that to innovate, they must take risks. They measure the impact of their actions. They overcome challenges with resilience.


PowerTools LLC
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Excecutive Associate

  • Jan 2017 - Present


NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• LEAP Apprentice

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  LEAP is a competency-based graduate program run in partnership with Bank Street College of Education that prepares teacher leaders to become Principals in New York City public schools. Upon successful completion of LEAP, candidates will graduate with a Master’s degree from Bank Street College of Education and be nominated for New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification. The LEAP curriculum is grounded both in national leadership frameworks and the NYC DOE frameworks for school… Show more LEAP is a competency-based graduate program run in partnership with Bank Street College of Education that prepares teacher leaders to become Principals in New York City public schools. Upon successful completion of LEAP, candidates will graduate with a Master’s degree from Bank Street College of Education and be nominated for New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification. The LEAP curriculum is grounded both in national leadership frameworks and the NYC DOE frameworks for school leaders and schools. E.g., Professional Standards for Educational Leaders, Framework for Great Schools, and Quality Review Rubric. Show less LEAP is a competency-based graduate program run in partnership with Bank Street College of Education that prepares teacher leaders to become Principals in New York City public schools. Upon successful completion of LEAP, candidates will graduate with a Master’s degree from Bank Street College of Education and be nominated for New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification. The LEAP curriculum is grounded both in national leadership frameworks and the NYC DOE frameworks for school… Show more LEAP is a competency-based graduate program run in partnership with Bank Street College of Education that prepares teacher leaders to become Principals in New York City public schools. Upon successful completion of LEAP, candidates will graduate with a Master’s degree from Bank Street College of Education and be nominated for New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification. The LEAP curriculum is grounded both in national leadership frameworks and the NYC DOE frameworks for school leaders and schools. E.g., Professional Standards for Educational Leaders, Framework for Great Schools, and Quality Review Rubric. Show less



TNTP

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher Development Coach

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  ● Observed and providing specific, actionable, on-the-spot feedback to individual Fellows at least twice per week on their teaching performance in a summer school classroom ● Lead coaching conversations with 13 Fellows, based on performance data and offer opportunities immediate feedback improvement ● Co-facilitating skill building sessions, which support Fellows’ acquisition of Teach Like a Champion techniques aligned with the foundational skills ● Formally evaluating… Show more ● Observed and providing specific, actionable, on-the-spot feedback to individual Fellows at least twice per week on their teaching performance in a summer school classroom ● Lead coaching conversations with 13 Fellows, based on performance data and offer opportunities immediate feedback improvement ● Co-facilitating skill building sessions, which support Fellows’ acquisition of Teach Like a Champion techniques aligned with the foundational skills ● Formally evaluating Fellows on their proficiency in foundational skills at specific points throughout training Show less ● Observed and providing specific, actionable, on-the-spot feedback to individual Fellows at least twice per week on their teaching performance in a summer school classroom ● Lead coaching conversations with 13 Fellows, based on performance data and offer opportunities immediate feedback improvement ● Co-facilitating skill building sessions, which support Fellows’ acquisition of Teach Like a Champion techniques aligned with the foundational skills ● Formally evaluating… Show more ● Observed and providing specific, actionable, on-the-spot feedback to individual Fellows at least twice per week on their teaching performance in a summer school classroom ● Lead coaching conversations with 13 Fellows, based on performance data and offer opportunities immediate feedback improvement ● Co-facilitating skill building sessions, which support Fellows’ acquisition of Teach Like a Champion techniques aligned with the foundational skills ● Formally evaluating Fellows on their proficiency in foundational skills at specific points throughout training Show less

• Summer Intern

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2015


Community Academy for Science and Health

• Student Teacher

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Teach and provide support for 2 sections of English, AVID, and a section of AP English seniors • Created and delivered lessons and units in support of student learning and adhere to Massachusetts Curriculum Framework • Co-teacher of the Sankofa Rites of Passage for Young Men of Color where, using frameworks which challenge and provide an alternative to current history, 15 young brothers draw from their intersectional identities to at self-actualize • Observe several different… Show more • Teach and provide support for 2 sections of English, AVID, and a section of AP English seniors • Created and delivered lessons and units in support of student learning and adhere to Massachusetts Curriculum Framework • Co-teacher of the Sankofa Rites of Passage for Young Men of Color where, using frameworks which challenge and provide an alternative to current history, 15 young brothers draw from their intersectional identities to at self-actualize • Observe several different teachers to learn varied teaching techniques and ways to engage students Show less • Teach and provide support for 2 sections of English, AVID, and a section of AP English seniors • Created and delivered lessons and units in support of student learning and adhere to Massachusetts Curriculum Framework • Co-teacher of the Sankofa Rites of Passage for Young Men of Color where, using frameworks which challenge and provide an alternative to current history, 15 young brothers draw from their intersectional identities to at self-actualize • Observe several different… Show more • Teach and provide support for 2 sections of English, AVID, and a section of AP English seniors • Created and delivered lessons and units in support of student learning and adhere to Massachusetts Curriculum Framework • Co-teacher of the Sankofa Rites of Passage for Young Men of Color where, using frameworks which challenge and provide an alternative to current history, 15 young brothers draw from their intersectional identities to at self-actualize • Observe several different teachers to learn varied teaching techniques and ways to engage students Show less



College Bound at Boston College

• College and Career Instructor

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  • Design and implement robust and dynamic lessons which introduce pathways to colleges and careers • Work with 40 High School Junior and Seniors in creating action plan for college as well as clarify existing misconceptions • Facilitate conversations between students and college mentors that depict the realities of the college application process and the day to day realities of a college student • Attended interactive and structured instructor development debriefs to discuss… Show more • Design and implement robust and dynamic lessons which introduce pathways to colleges and careers • Work with 40 High School Junior and Seniors in creating action plan for college as well as clarify existing misconceptions • Facilitate conversations between students and college mentors that depict the realities of the college application process and the day to day realities of a college student • Attended interactive and structured instructor development debriefs to discuss pedagogy, teaching methods and mentor involvement Show less • Design and implement robust and dynamic lessons which introduce pathways to colleges and careers • Work with 40 High School Junior and Seniors in creating action plan for college as well as clarify existing misconceptions • Facilitate conversations between students and college mentors that depict the realities of the college application process and the day to day realities of a college student • Attended interactive and structured instructor development debriefs to discuss… Show more • Design and implement robust and dynamic lessons which introduce pathways to colleges and careers • Work with 40 High School Junior and Seniors in creating action plan for college as well as clarify existing misconceptions • Facilitate conversations between students and college mentors that depict the realities of the college application process and the day to day realities of a college student • Attended interactive and structured instructor development debriefs to discuss pedagogy, teaching methods and mentor involvement Show less



School for International Studies

• Canada
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Intern

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  Worked with 11th grade Honors English and Journalism students and aided the lead teacher with grading, lesson planning, and test prep for NYC regents Worked with 11th grade Honors English and Journalism students and aided the lead teacher with grading, lesson planning, and test prep for NYC regents


MDRC
• United States
• Research Services
• 300 - 400 Employee
• Intern

  • Nov 2012 - Dec 2012


Phillips Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Intern, Institue for Recruitment of Teachers

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  • 1 of 28 individuals selected from a pool of over 300 applicants for the summer internship program • Engaged in a graduate-level curriculum of critical, cultural and educational theory during an intensive 4-week program • Facilitated a graduate-level seminar once a week for a group of 15 students and 3 faculty members • Completed debriefs with 2-3 faculty members assessing areas of strength and improvement for upcoming seminars • 1 of 28 individuals selected from a pool of over 300 applicants for the summer internship program • Engaged in a graduate-level curriculum of critical, cultural and educational theory during an intensive 4-week program • Facilitated a graduate-level seminar once a week for a group of 15 students and 3 faculty members • Completed debriefs with 2-3 faculty members assessing areas of strength and improvement for upcoming seminars



Hunter College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Writing Tutor

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  • Taught 6 students a semester writing and editing techniques for academic writing during one-on-one sessions • Completed 30-minute walk-in sessions for an average of 5 students weekly designed to quickly evaluate their writing and identify opportunities for improvement • Participated in weekly developmental workshops for tutors to develop our skills in interpersonal relationships with students, working with non-native English speakers and explaining grammar to students across… Show more • Taught 6 students a semester writing and editing techniques for academic writing during one-on-one sessions • Completed 30-minute walk-in sessions for an average of 5 students weekly designed to quickly evaluate their writing and identify opportunities for improvement • Participated in weekly developmental workshops for tutors to develop our skills in interpersonal relationships with students, working with non-native English speakers and explaining grammar to students across disciplines • Provided tutoring for pairs at varying skill levels and used their strengths to teach each other Show less • Taught 6 students a semester writing and editing techniques for academic writing during one-on-one sessions • Completed 30-minute walk-in sessions for an average of 5 students weekly designed to quickly evaluate their writing and identify opportunities for improvement • Participated in weekly developmental workshops for tutors to develop our skills in interpersonal relationships with students, working with non-native English speakers and explaining grammar to students across… Show more • Taught 6 students a semester writing and editing techniques for academic writing during one-on-one sessions • Completed 30-minute walk-in sessions for an average of 5 students weekly designed to quickly evaluate their writing and identify opportunities for improvement • Participated in weekly developmental workshops for tutors to develop our skills in interpersonal relationships with students, working with non-native English speakers and explaining grammar to students across disciplines • Provided tutoring for pairs at varying skill levels and used their strengths to teach each other Show less



Factorcheck LLC

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Collaborated with 8 suppliers and distributors in developing 32 on-site promotions to broaden company awareness • Assisted marketing team in the development and implementation of 25 Supplier Referral Kits • Canvassed construction sites for 100 new leads and signed 25 clients from these leads. • Attended the Blue Book General Contractor Showcase in Atlanta and New York City to promote the company’s services to 50+ general contractors and sub-contractors. • Collaborated with 8 suppliers and distributors in developing 32 on-site promotions to broaden company awareness • Assisted marketing team in the development and implementation of 25 Supplier Referral Kits • Canvassed construction sites for 100 new leads and signed 25 clients from these leads. • Attended the Blue Book General Contractor Showcase in Atlanta and New York City to promote the company’s services to 50+ general contractors and sub-contractors.