Experience

Uplift Education

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

• Senior Director for College & Career Preparation

  • Jul 2022 - 1 year 6 months

  Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Director of College Access

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2022

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area o Collaborates with Teaching & Learning and Schools teams to craft the network ACT strategy o Designs and implements 3-year, multi-tier strategic plans to guide Uplift’s approach to college access that includes people development, purposeful systems, collaborative partnerships, International Baccalaureate (IB), and social emotional learning/diversity, equity, and inclusion. o Coaches and supports 17 college counselors and 10 Deans of College Prep to reach strategic priorities. o… Show more o Collaborates with Teaching & Learning and Schools teams to craft the network ACT strategy o Designs and implements 3-year, multi-tier strategic plans to guide Uplift’s approach to college access that includes people development, purposeful systems, collaborative partnerships, International Baccalaureate (IB), and social emotional learning/diversity, equity, and inclusion. o Coaches and supports 17 college counselors and 10 Deans of College Prep to reach strategic priorities. o Provides differentiated training and support for College Counselors and Road to College & Career (RTCC) teachers across the network based on data, observations, and strategic initiatives. o Maintains existing college partners and procured an additional 20 through the hiring and supervision of two Managers of College Access. o Facilitates professional development sessions for instructional and non-instructional network leaders at Uplift’s Winter & Summer Leadership Academies (Topics: Meeting facilitation, CCMR, RTCC initiatives). o Collaborates with the Uplift Data Team to create internal college match and financial aid dashboards that amplify accountability and resulted in an 22% increase in admission to competitive institutions. o Expands financial aid strategy to include ongoing training for campus teams, data systems, and family outreach. Increased network FAFSA/TASFA completion rate by 5% during the 2019-2020 academic year. o Expands the college partnership strategy to foster partnerships with additional institutions that meet the needs of Uplift alumni matriculating to local and national institutions. o Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and facilitate monthly professional development for Deans of College Prep targeted at developing key leadership competencies. o Oversees the planning and execution of network wide signature RTCC events and programming

• Dean of College Prep, Uplift Williams Preparatory

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area o Observed, coached, and supported team of eight counselors, general education teachers, and support staff. o Composed and delivered professional development for counselors and teachers around a variety of topics including college lists, letters of recommendation, and scholar engagement o Increased overall FAFSA and TASFA completion rates. 85 seniors earned $12M in scholarship dollars. o Coordinated cross sectional campus team to implement a tiered academic intervention model… Show more o Observed, coached, and supported team of eight counselors, general education teachers, and support staff. o Composed and delivered professional development for counselors and teachers around a variety of topics including college lists, letters of recommendation, and scholar engagement o Increased overall FAFSA and TASFA completion rates. 85 seniors earned $12M in scholarship dollars. o Coordinated cross sectional campus team to implement a tiered academic intervention model for scholars in grades 9-12. o Reestablished campus T-STEM designation and expanded CTE course offering through dual credit program.

• College Counselor, Uplift Hampton Preparatory

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2015

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area o Advised senior classes through college application, financial aid, and matriculation process. o Designed curriculum for use in 12th Grade College Transitions classes on campuses across the network as a member of the Uplift Aspiring Leadership Program (UALP). Generated scholar investment and engagement with specific, measurable, and time oriented goals. o Introduced a student leadership model as the founding High School Student Council Sponsor. o Coached the middle… Show more o Advised senior classes through college application, financial aid, and matriculation process. o Designed curriculum for use in 12th Grade College Transitions classes on campuses across the network as a member of the Uplift Aspiring Leadership Program (UALP). Generated scholar investment and engagement with specific, measurable, and time oriented goals. o Introduced a student leadership model as the founding High School Student Council Sponsor. o Coached the middle school cheer-leading squad.

• Teacher, Uplift Hampton Preparatory

  • Jul 2009 - Sep 2013

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area o Designed and executed rigorous lessons for scholars in grades 6-12 in English, math, and humanities. o Engaged in campus committees to improve scholar culture, special education services, and recruitment o Facilitated productive, safe, and focused learning environments for scholars of diverse backgrounds.