Experience

National Charter Collaborative

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

• Senior Manager, Network & Programs

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Washington, United States



Engaged Voters

• Director of Operations and Programs

  • Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

  I oversee day-to-day operations, execute organizing and education efforts, and act as organizational representative of a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate informed voters into agents of change. Establish strategic goals and objectives. Direct all administrative efforts, event coordination, and internship program activities as well as all organizational management in partnership with the Executive Director. Support program funding by assisting the Executive… Show more I oversee day-to-day operations, execute organizing and education efforts, and act as organizational representative of a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate informed voters into agents of change. Establish strategic goals and objectives. Direct all administrative efforts, event coordination, and internship program activities as well as all organizational management in partnership with the Executive Director. Support program funding by assisting the Executive Director with grant applications, presentations, and data reporting; monitor and manage a $725,000.00 budget. Supervise a ten-member staff as well as 6 interns; administer recruitment and hiring processes. Create calendars and implement plans, processes, and guides for future activities and continuous improvement; prepare progress and status reports for staff and Board of Directors. Address and resolve any arising issues between program teams, internal stakeholders and external parties. Promoted to Director role within 5 months of hire as result of outstanding leadership and performance in HR, operations, and program management.

• Human Resources and Operations Manager| Senior Program Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Oct 2023

  Houston, Texas, United States I currently serve as a Human Resources / Operations Manager as well as a Program Coordinator at this nonpartisan, nonprofit organization where we are focused on assisting informed voters in becoming agents of change for the improvement of our community at large. As such, I enact and execute equitable, people-centered policies, procedures, and practices to support the full life cycle of developing our team maximized mission results. To date, my accomplishments have included that I: … Show more I currently serve as a Human Resources / Operations Manager as well as a Program Coordinator at this nonpartisan, nonprofit organization where we are focused on assisting informed voters in becoming agents of change for the improvement of our community at large. As such, I enact and execute equitable, people-centered policies, procedures, and practices to support the full life cycle of developing our team maximized mission results. To date, my accomplishments have included that I: ☞Advanced our organization’s mission by spearheading our inaugural Organizing Institute with 20 participants. ☞Coordinated and conducted advocacy meetings on legislation impacting young voters with seven (7) elected officials at the Texas State Capitol. ☞Successfully registered 174 young Black voters aged 18--35 in Harris County by hosting a voters registration drive; contributed to a 52% increase in voter registration.



InspireNOLA Charter Schools

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

• Academy Principal and Academic Dean

  • Jul 2018 - May 2022

  New Orleans, Louisiana, United States In this previous role, I exceeded instructional goals and achieved exceptional outcomes by defining learning objectives and leading all recruitment and staffing, budgeting, logistics, communication performance monitoring and academic activities for a network of eight (8) public charter schools and a combined 5800 K-12 students. Of my many contributions, I: ☞Increased PK-2nd grade teams' DIBEL scores from 36% benchmark and above rating in 2020 to 72% benchmark and above rating in 2022… Show more In this previous role, I exceeded instructional goals and achieved exceptional outcomes by defining learning objectives and leading all recruitment and staffing, budgeting, logistics, communication performance monitoring and academic activities for a network of eight (8) public charter schools and a combined 5800 K-12 students. Of my many contributions, I: ☞Increased PK-2nd grade teams' DIBEL scores from 36% benchmark and above rating in 2020 to 72% benchmark and above rating in 2022 through roll-out of the Intervention Reading Program and overall leadership excellence. ☞Registered in the 80th percentile for student growth on Value Added Model (VAM) and student learning targets for 2015 – 2018 school years. ☞Earned InspireNOLA’s 2019 Teacher of the Year Award, 2019 Award of Dedication & Excellence.

• 6th-8th ELA Teacher & Instructional Coach

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

  New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Prior to serving in an administrative capacity, I served as a 6th - 8th Grade ELA Teacher & Instructional Coach. I enhanced instructional effectiveness by evaluating lesson plans and collected data, identifying lesson misconceptions, delivering constructive teacher and management feedback, and devising instruction models. I surpassed school- and district-wide benchmark testing averages by utilizing technological tools and authentic material to upskill students. I also designed network benchmark… Show more Prior to serving in an administrative capacity, I served as a 6th - 8th Grade ELA Teacher & Instructional Coach. I enhanced instructional effectiveness by evaluating lesson plans and collected data, identifying lesson misconceptions, delivering constructive teacher and management feedback, and devising instruction models. I surpassed school- and district-wide benchmark testing averages by utilizing technological tools and authentic material to upskill students. I also designed network benchmark assessments and curriculum in coordination with our ELA Content Team. I’m proud to have: ☞Enhanced annual state examinations scores from 20% basic to 58% basic and above 23% mastery in 2017 by raising educational parameters and adopting modern tools and techniques. ☞Raised 2018 year-end state examinations from 58% basic and above to 74% basic and above with 26% mastery/advance by ensuring delivery of continuous improvement instruction. ☞Earned the 2018 New Orleans Excellence in Teaching Award from New Schools for New Orleans as well as the 2018 Absolute Faith Award from InspireNOLA Charter Schools.



New Beginnings Charter Network

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 4th Grade ELA Teacher & Mentor

  • Jul 2013 - May 2015

  While serving at New Beginnings Charter Schools, I secured the highest average for 4th grade ELA department state assessments in the charter school network by prioritizing data-driven teaching to spur excitement in learning among students. My efforts in creating and implementing course curriculum led to the collective improvement of 3rd-6th grade ELA department state assessment scores from 48% basic and above to 62% basic and above in 2015. My accomplishments include that I: ☞Grew… Show more While serving at New Beginnings Charter Schools, I secured the highest average for 4th grade ELA department state assessments in the charter school network by prioritizing data-driven teaching to spur excitement in learning among students. My efforts in creating and implementing course curriculum led to the collective improvement of 3rd-6th grade ELA department state assessment scores from 48% basic and above to 62% basic and above in 2015. My accomplishments include that I: ☞Grew parental involvement by 78% by creating and administering the Jag Parent Club which featured events and other opportunities for improved parental participation in their children’s academic careers. ☞Increased student achievement by one letter grade by Quarter 4 for all 22 participants of the Young Kings Young Queens NOLA (YKYQ NOLA) student mentorship program; founded and directed program. ☞Earned the New Beginnings’ Award of Dedication & Excellence for outstanding student achievement, strong student relationships, constant learning, and exemplary impact on community. Show less



Teach For America

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

• Corp Member

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  Greater New Orleans Area



ARISE Schools

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

• Arise Schools

  • Jul 2011 - May 2013

  New Orleans, Louisiana, United States As 5th Grade ELA Teacher and Mentor, I developed literary taste, refined writing skills, and improved reading habits among 5th grade students by conducting and organizing reading and writing workshops. I also supported leadership and instructors in achieving established educational goals by leading 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts (ELA) and interim evaluation. Finally, I cultivated and maintained cooperative relationships with leadership. Of my many significant contributions… Show more As 5th Grade ELA Teacher and Mentor, I developed literary taste, refined writing skills, and improved reading habits among 5th grade students by conducting and organizing reading and writing workshops. I also supported leadership and instructors in achieving established educational goals by leading 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts (ELA) and interim evaluation. Finally, I cultivated and maintained cooperative relationships with leadership. Of my many significant contributions, I: ☞Precipitated a 95% boost in student academic growth as result of ELA leadership. ☞Produced 47%, 55% and 61% improvement respectively in IA #1, IA #2, and IA #3 during interim assessment. Show less