Principal

• Jul 2019 - Present

Assistant Principal

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2019

• Managed a team of 18 general educators, special educators, and related service providers• Evaluated and coached teachers through routine observations, data analysis, and one-on-one meetings• Led all-staff and math content team professional development sessions• Coordinated with clinicians and other community resources to meet the needs of struggling students• Completed action research as part of the year-long KIPP School Leadership Program (KSLP)• Created school-wide systems of tiered rewards and consequences• Created and implemented a school-wide community meeting block and advisory block in the daily schedule• Led transition planning for the first KIPP Harmony cohort (feeder elementary school) matriculating to KIPP Ujima• Led 56 teachers in planning and executing a summer school orientation program for 360 students Show less

Middle School Math Teacher

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2015

Corps Member

• May 2011 - Jun 2013

• “School Community Organizing and Family Engagement” (2013). Professional development session for Teach For America’s certification program. • “Cultivating Social-Emotional Strengths in the Middle School Classroom” (2014). Professional development session for Teach For America’s certification program. • “School Community Organizing and Family Engagement” (2013). Professional development session for Teach For America’s certification program. • “Cultivating Social-Emotional Strengths in the Middle School Classroom” (2014). Professional development session for Teach For America’s certification program.

Intern

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

• Conducted policy analysis and made recommendations to advocacy team • Wrote and edited speeches and congressional testimony for CEO and Board Chair General Colin Powell • Worked with senior staff to craft messaging and formulate communications strategy • Developed a social action campaign and comprehensive youth engagement platform • Conducted policy analysis and made recommendations to advocacy team • Wrote and edited speeches and congressional testimony for CEO and Board Chair General Colin Powell • Worked with senior staff to craft messaging and formulate communications strategy • Developed a social action campaign and comprehensive youth engagement platform

Founding Director

• Dec 2007 - May 2010

• Created, developed, and secured funding for a student graphic and digital design agency • Hired and trained a staff of 36 students as print and web designers and marketing consultants • Supervised the completion of over 300 design projects for over 80 organizations and university departments each year • Created, developed, and secured funding for a student graphic and digital design agency • Hired and trained a staff of 36 students as print and web designers and marketing consultants • Supervised the completion of over 300 design projects for over 80 organizations and university departments each year

U.S. Campaigns Team

• May 2009 - Aug 2009

• Crafted a strategic plan for the CEO of this international children’s rights NGO to extend the scope of the organization’s advocacy network • Secured partnerships with U.S. school districts, non-profits, and government organizations • Adapted suite of advocacy training materials for distribution among new partners in the U.S. • Crafted a strategic plan for the CEO of this international children’s rights NGO to extend the scope of the organization’s advocacy network • Secured partnerships with U.S. school districts, non-profits, and government organizations • Adapted suite of advocacy training materials for distribution among new partners in the U.S.

National Content Writer and Presenter

• Mar 2008 - Mar 2009

• Wrote content for the 2008 National Summit, attended by over 300 of the Society's volunteers and staff from across the country • Presented on development and fundraising at the national conference and assisted in the adaptation of the session's content for use at eleven division conferences and numerous regional conferences • Wrote content for the 2008 National Summit, attended by over 300 of the Society's volunteers and staff from across the country • Presented on development and fundraising at the national conference and assisted in the adaptation of the session's content for use at eleven division conferences and numerous regional conferences

Customer Service Manager

• May 2007 - Sep 2007

Supervised a staff of 32 employees across three park district facilities. Supervised a staff of 32 employees across three park district facilities.

Relay for Life Chairman

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

• Led a 28-member committee in putting together a fundraising effort that spanned eight months and culminated in an overnight, 12-hour community event• Solicited sponsorships from local businesses• Raised $210,000 for cancer research, prevention, and treatment

Concert for Life Chairman

• Aug 2004 - May 2007

• Coordinated eight committees of student volunteers• Doubled fundraising totals over three years