Experience

Jubilee Housing

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

• Director of Youth Services

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Duties and Responsibilities:Administration and OperationsEnsure full regulatory and legal compliance for Youth Services’ policies and operationsManage a team of direct and indirect service personnel (supervision, hiring, evaluations, professional development, etc.)Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of programming, including qualitative and quantitative evaluation tools and analysis Manage programs according to the approved budget and grant requirementsSupervise Programming Manage and support the OST program to foster a deep sense of belonging, academic support, and character development Model deep-rooted love, respect and commitment to the successful growth of children, youth, their families and staff Support the Family Resource Center’s core areas: educational and financial empowerment, parenting support, training and multi-generational programming Support each center coordinator in advancing youth development activities interwoven with academic enrichment to create meaningful and innovative programming. Create a professional development environment for department staff to support and implement best practices in advancing youth development and family engagement.Maintain External Engagement and Communication Communicate effectively with staff, volunteers and the community at largeDevelop and manage internal and external partnerships to meet parent, youth and community needs within the Platform of Hope - Newborn to College and Career Collective.Responsible for growing and maintaining powerful partnerships with other youth and family oriented program partners and helping to build our collective approaches that equip children, youth and families for success Show less

• Family Resource Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Family Resource ManagerFebruary 2018-PresentJubilee Housing•Manages resource services, strategy and long term goal planning for families within Jubilee Housing, families serviced through Youth Services Programming and Platform of Hope cohort members•Fosters family engagement and relationship building•Plans and implements evidence-based programming and services that support families and individuals to succeed•Manages and develops community partnerships to support the goals of the Platform of Hope and coordinate planning, support, and resources for Platform of Hope cohort members•Develops communication tools and oversees a process for regular communication and information among key stakeholders •Supervises an emerging team of family liaisons Show less

• Program Coordinator

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2018

  Develop and implement the day to day operations of the after school and summer programs for Kindergarten-2nd grade children enrolled in Early Start.Accomplished the goals and objectives outlined in the JYS work plan for the Early Start afterschool program for 3 semestersEstablished an inclusive learning environment where children and families feel safe, supported andrespectedIntroduced and tracked the success of the Second Step Skills for Learning and Academic Successcurriculum in afterschool and summer programming for two yearsOrganized and led three Jubilee Housing discernments which led to 3 hires on the Early Start teamImplemented a successful and engaging Reading Rocket curriculum in Early Start's literacy rich sixweek summer camp program for the past three summers in an effort to reduce summer reading lossTestified in front of the DC Council two years in row about the vital importance of sustainingafterschool programming in District of ColumbiaReceived in-house training on grant writing and presented proposals for the Webber FamilyFoundation and the John Edward Memorial FundAttended national afterschool STEM(Science Technology Engineering and Math) Summits andconferences related to strengthening out of school time programming and exposing youth to STEMconcepts and ideasPresented programming ideas related to STEM education and Social Emotional Development tomy immediate supervisor and team with a focus on pipelining programming through all three JYScenters to create a continuum of learning key concepts and strengthening program structureProvided ongoing opportunities for Early Start children to contribute to the overall mission andvision of Jubilee Housing by actively participating in organization wide events such as HispanicHeritage month and the senior Valentine’s day brunch for the past three semestersCoordinated a successful JYS end of the year Hollywood themed party and an invention themedblack history month celebration Show less

• Early Start Program Associate and Family Resource Specialist

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Develop and implement the day to day operations of after school and summer programs for childrenenrolled in Early Start. Provided opportunities to increase parents' knowledge and use of communityresources that will support their children's development.Assisted in the implementation of programming for children in Early StartLead children in a safe and respectful mannerCreated and led daily learning start activities such as yoga, cooking and gardeningAttended trainings related to early childhood intervention, behavior management and effectiveafterschool programmingCoordinated a 20 week Parenting Journey Class for 12 parents by reserving the facility weekly;securing translators; supporting the class facilitator with pertinent needs; purchasing food;coordinating child care; and sending weekly emails, text blasts and communications about upcoming classes and Family Resource EventsEntered confidential client information in data management system ETO and made appropriate referralsCompleted grant reporting of qualitative and quantitative data related to the goals and objectives of the Family Resource work planBuilt and maintained strong relationships with the participants of the Parenting Journey classSupported family needs by coordinating a training related to educational advocacy and obtainingeducational legal services in an effort to support Jubilee families' navigation of the public schoolsystem and to learn and understand their children's rights to a free and appropriate education Show less



District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)

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

• Teacher

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

  Developed and implemented curricula and activities to meet academic standards and thoughtfully planned daily lessons to implement specific strategies to meet the needs of all students. Set and reinforced expectations and routines that were developmentally appropriate for 4 and 5 year olds Implemented the Creative Curriculum and applied differentiated learning activities that correlated with District of Columbia Pre-K learning standards Designed, administered and analyzed assessments that measured progress towards academic goals using informal and formal assessment tools Participated in IEP meetings and collaborative early childhood curriculum development meetings among colleagues Provided an inclusive learning environment by providing individualized instruction for every child. Show less



Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington-Joseph P. Kennedy Instittute

• Pre-K Teacher

  • Mar 2010 - Jan 2013

  Created a developmentally appropriate learning environment, while implementing The Creative Curriculum in the early learning environment which consists of children aged 3-5 years of age. Provided an inclusive learning environment by providing individualized instruction for all children enrolled. Maintained safety, care, and nurturing of children at all times. Treated all the children with dignity and respect while maintaining confidentiality. Created positive leaning environments by building and maintaining positive relationships with children and families. Attended all staff meetings and required training. Adhered to NAEYC guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice. Documented children’s development through informal and formal assessments Managed classroom behaviors appropriately and implemented the Second Step Social-Emotional Skills for Early Learning Curriculum Show less

• Paraprofessional

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2010

  Maintained student and classroom organization Facilitated small group activities. Assisted teacher in conducting formal and informal assessments Participated in IEP and parent teacher conferences. Assisted lead teacher with implementation of lessons Conducted weekly progress monitoring of student’s reading levels using DIBELS Maintained student and classroom organization Facilitated small group activities. Assisted teacher in conducting formal and informal assessments Participated in IEP and parent teacher conferences. Assisted lead teacher with implementation of lessons Conducted weekly progress monitoring of student’s reading levels using DIBELS