Experience

CUNY Office of Research

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coach

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  I coach instructors in the DOE on their implementation of the Reading Rescue tutoring program. I coach instructors in the DOE on their implementation of the Reading Rescue tutoring program.



Brooklyn College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  I teach Early Childhood Literacy to undergraduate pre-service teachers. I teach Early Childhood Literacy to undergraduate pre-service teachers.



Amira Learning

• United States
• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  I develop early childhood literacy content rooted in the Science of Reading. I develop early childhood literacy content rooted in the Science of Reading.



FRIENDS OF THE HOMESTEAD SCHOOL INC

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  I develop and implement early childhood curriculum to promote inclusivity. I lead full-faculty professional development on topics related to creating an inclusive classroom, mindfulness, and play. I support teachers to develop curriculum through an anti-bias lens. I develop and implement early childhood curriculum to promote inclusivity. I lead full-faculty professional development on topics related to creating an inclusive classroom, mindfulness, and play. I support teachers to develop curriculum through an anti-bias lens.



SYDA Foundation

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Musician & Project Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Present

  -I manage ongoing music projects for global meditation organization -I participate in ongoing live-streamed global music events as a vocalist -I manage ongoing music projects for global meditation organization -I participate in ongoing live-streamed global music events as a vocalist



Park Avenue Methodist Day School

• Lead 4/5s Teacher

  • Aug 2020 - Jun 2021



Blue School

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

• Co-Lead 4/5s Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2020



The Packer Collegiate Institute

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate PreK Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2018



The Packer Collegiate Institute

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Kindergarten Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017



Blue School

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

• Associate First Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016



Blue School

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

• Associate Kindergarten Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015



Blue School

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

• Student Teacher

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  Student taught in a 3s Classroom and two Kindergarten Classrooms Student taught in a 3s Classroom and two Kindergarten Classrooms



YAI

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Workshop Leader for “Hankering for More”

  • 2012 - 2013

  I conduct 1.5-hour stress management yoga workshops for YAI’s “Hankering for More,” a social group for adults with developmental disabilities. I facilitate discussions about how to handle stress in daily life and then lead the 20+ participants in a yoga class and mindfulness practices.

• Staff Member for 'Leisure Trax'

  • 2009 - 2013

  I supervised and facilitated activities for adults with developmental disabilities in twice-yearly 3-day-long camping excursions. These activities range from brushing teeth and bathing, to nature walks and dancing.



Frost Valley YMCA

• United States
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator for STEP (Support and Training Employment Program)

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2010

  I planned and facilitated all activities for adults, ages 18-24, with developmental disabilities. I taught life skills, such as how to complete a resume and interview for a job. I also coordinated their job placements within Frost Valley YMCA. I planned and facilitated all activities for adults, ages 18-24, with developmental disabilities. I taught life skills, such as how to complete a resume and interview for a job. I also coordinated their job placements within Frost Valley YMCA.



Frost Valley YMCA

• United States
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Camp Counselor - MAC (Mainstreaming at Camp) Program

  • 2008 - 2009

  I worked with 5 to 6 other counselors to mentor a group of 10-15 girls, ages 13-21 with developmental disabilities. I facilitated camp activities such as games, sports and songs for two summers and modeled self-confidence and social skills. Campers participated in activities and formed strong bonds with other people in MAC, as well as mainstream campers. I worked with 5 to 6 other counselors to mentor a group of 10-15 girls, ages 13-21 with developmental disabilities. I facilitated camp activities such as games, sports and songs for two summers and modeled self-confidence and social skills. Campers participated in activities and formed strong bonds with other people in MAC, as well as mainstream campers.