Experience

ACT for Alexandria

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

• Youth Network Support Manager

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  • Catalyzing a network of 80 diverse out-of-school time and community-based programs for K-12 youth in the City of Alexandria • Facilitating the development of the Youth Support Network’s vision, mission, and values • Building the network’s internal infrastructure • Support cross-organization collaboration and communication • Collaborate on fundraising and multi-year financial planning for the network • Overseeing and tracking all associated projects • Catalyzing a network of 80 diverse out-of-school time and community-based programs for K-12 youth in the City of Alexandria • Facilitating the development of the Youth Support Network’s vision, mission, and values • Building the network’s internal infrastructure • Support cross-organization collaboration and communication • Collaborate on fundraising and multi-year financial planning for the network • Overseeing and tracking all associated projects



Levine Music

• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director (Director of Camp Levine, Whittle School Partnership)

  • Dec 2017 - Nov 2020

  • Spearheading programmatic and procedural developments for the Camp Levine program, promoting a modern, multidisciplinary arts education, involving one thousand children, teenagers, teachers, and staff members • Fostering relationships with local school and arts organizations, in order to establish future partnerships • Hiring, training, and supporting hundreds of faculty and staff members • Developing professional development and training opportunities for faculty and staff • Establishing partnerships with school administrators to provide core programming for elementary, middle, and high school students • Creating multidisciplinary curriculum for children in grades PK-6 • Collaborating with music therapists to establish the Music Therapy at Camp Levine program, providing an inclusive educational environment for children diagnosed with various learning and behavioral differences • Collaborating with the marketing team to promote programming and student recruitment • Revitalizing programmatic digital/social media presence and providing digital solutions to streamline procedural developments • Communicating daily with the executive team, senior team, school administrators, parents, and teachers • Generating and managing program budgets • Participating in strategic committees regarding external partnerships, internal/external community engagement, student recruitment/retention, and providing front line support to staff members in customer service positions • Reimagining traditional, "in person" educational programming to launch virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic Show less



Fairfax County Public Schools

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

• Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2017

  • Awarded by school administration and recognized as a “highly-engaging teacher” who instills “passion” in students • Developed and implemented curriculum based upon student-centered, cooperative learning • Adapted lessons to meet the needs of English language learners, as well as students diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and various learning disabilities • Collaborated with various faculty members to ensure effective classroom learning • Participated on school improvement committees along with faculty and administration to improve school culture • Effectively planned school wide events and performances Show less



Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Appointed leader of a year-long faculty professional development seminar on differentiated learning in the general education classroom • Collaborated with teachers and parents to assist students in meeting specific learning goals and targets, as specified in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) • Provided one-on-one and small group instruction for students diagnosed with specific learning challenges • Independently planned and coordinated multiple school wide events and performances • Communicated with program donors • Communicated regularly with parents Show less



HUB OPERA ENSEMBLE LIMITED

• United States

• Artistic Director & Co-Founder

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2012

  • Founded and led a registered 501©3 continuing education organization developed to promote the performing arts in communities in which the arts are not represented • Collaborated with the Board of Directors with ideas for programming, fundraising, and public relations • Communicated with donors and patrons • Planned outreach events to promote the non-profit’s mission, as well as recruit donors and volunteers • Hired personnel to continue the non-profit’s mission • Auditioned and hired singers/instrumentalists for the company • Promoted the company’s mission on the news and in local newspapers • Spoke at promotional events and fundraisers Show less



High Road School of Prince George's County

• Teacher Assistant & Music Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  • Created and implemented music curriculum for elementary and middle school students to the meet the needs of the students • Participated in Individualized Education Plan meetings with administration, teachers, and parents • Assisted teachers in the general education classroom • Provided one-on-one and small group instruction for students diagnosed emotional/behavioral disroders and learning disabilities • Continuously sought advice from experienced mentors and colleagues • Created and implemented music curriculum for elementary and middle school students to the meet the needs of the students • Participated in Individualized Education Plan meetings with administration, teachers, and parents • Assisted teachers in the general education classroom • Provided one-on-one and small group instruction for students diagnosed emotional/behavioral disroders and learning disabilities • Continuously sought advice from experienced mentors and colleagues