Experience

STEM Preparatory Academy
• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Mental Health Clinician

  • Aug 2022 - Present

Youth Villages
• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 700 & Above Employee
• Family Intervention Specialist

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2022


Oasis Center

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shelter Relief Staff

  • Jan 2021 - May 2021

  • Provide supervision of youth in the group home setting • Coordinate and supervise activities • Maintain consistent and timely record • Assist with case management • Answer 24-hour crisis hotline and provide referrals as needed • Support the intake process by scheduling or completing interviews • Provide supervision of youth in the group home setting • Coordinate and supervise activities • Maintain consistent and timely record • Assist with case management • Answer 24-hour crisis hotline and provide referrals as needed • Support the intake process by scheduling or completing interviews



KIPP Nashville

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• School Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Identify and evaluate needs of student utilizing the strengths perspective • Provide counseling to students through individual and group settings and assist with crisis support • Facilitate social emotional learning lessons in the classroom • Maintain consistent and timely records with my caseload of 10-15 students • Coordinate and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school administration to ensure student success • Identify and evaluate needs of student utilizing the strengths perspective • Provide counseling to students through individual and group settings and assist with crisis support • Facilitate social emotional learning lessons in the classroom • Maintain consistent and timely records with my caseload of 10-15 students • Coordinate and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school administration to ensure student success



Catholic Charities of Tennessee, Inc.

• United States

• Refugee Youth Program Staff

  • May 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Support immigrant and refugee families navigating educational needs during Covid-19 • Manage a caseload of approximately 10 families • Assist families to meet a variety of needs including technology challenges, food insecurity, and tutoring or help with homework • Maintain consistent record of contact and needs of the families • Coordinate with teachers to identify student needs • Support immigrant and refugee families navigating educational needs during Covid-19 • Manage a caseload of approximately 10 families • Assist families to meet a variety of needs including technology challenges, food insecurity, and tutoring or help with homework • Maintain consistent record of contact and needs of the families • Coordinate with teachers to identify student needs



Nashville International Center for Empowerment

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Education Assistant Manager

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  • Facilitate school orientation and serve as a caseworker for newly arrived refugee students • Responsible for the organization, implementation, operation, assessment and evaluation of the after-school program serving 40 youth • Train, coordinate and supervise volunteers, interns, and staff members • Assist with providing program information and necessary support to grant development staff in the grant proposal writing process for the Education and Youth Program • Work one on one with students to improve academics and behavior in the program • Oversee Youth Education activities and events • Oversee intake and enrollment processes for new and returning students • Supervise all Youth Education staff, volunteers, and interns • Supervise the process for evaluations of all Youth Education sites • Maintain an internal audit process of all program-specific data • Contribute to the design and implementation of the Youth Education curriculum • Coordinate culture exchange program • Act as Liaison between newly arrived-refugee families and the MNPS School District • Coordinate school orientations for resettled refugee families • Assist in timely and effective communication with community partners as well as donors • Assist with the submission of program reports to donors, leadership, and governance board Show less



New American Pathways

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Elementary School Senior Youth Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Coordinate all logistics of an afterschool and summer program for 105 elementary school aged youth from refugee and immigrant backgrounds • Develop and facilitate curriculum based on literacy, art, STEM and social emotional learning • Oversee program budget, track program expenses, maintain invoices & payments • Track attendance, grades, student goals and outcomes to generate reports for grant compliance • Hire, train and supervise 12 staff members and all volunteers, and volunteer groups • Work one on one with students to improve academics and behavior in the program • Responsible for the organization, implementation, operation, assessment and evaluation of New American Pathways afterschool and summer programs • Supervise afterschool operations at the Afterschool sites. • Administer standards of positive behavior supports and discipline for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. • Determine ongoing needs of students, and school staff/revise program to meet emerging needs/interests. • Provide training and supervision to school site supervisors, including formal evaluation and assessing their needs for ongoing professional development. • Recruit, hire, and train program staff in conjunction with the Education and Youth Manager. • Conduct annual performance evaluations of site supervisors. • Prepare and supervise the submission of all required reports for the afterschool school sites in a timely manner and maintain accurate and updated records, forms, and files for the New American Pathways Youth Program. • Assist with providing program information and necessary support to grant development staff in the grant proposal writing process for the Education and Youth Program • Ensure compliance of all approved grants. • Assist with managing the school-site youth program budgets. • Serve as the Youth Program’s mandatory reporter of child abuse and child neglect cases and report all child abuse cases to the Education and Youth Manager. Show less



Tapestri

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

• Unaccompanied Children Caseworker

  • Oct 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Assess and provide a recommendation for the purpose of reunifying children with their potential sponsors, including conducting interviews and background checks and documenting findings in a comprehensive report within 10 days of referral. • Complete home visits to meet with children and their sponsors post-release. • Coordinate referrals and service planning in relevant areas. • Work with children and their sponsors to encourage and ensure progress through their individual service plans. • Continually assess ongoing changes in behavior and general conditions that could impact the safety of a participant. • Build and maintain relationships with community services providers in relevant areas. • Serve as point person for stakeholders in each family’s case, including legal providers. • Participate in regular case management and staffing meetings. • Maintain accurate records and consistently ensure the confidentiality of information relevant to children and their cases. • Maintain records of post release services including measurable outcomes and justification for termination of services. • Submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner. • Provide crisis intervention when necessary, including involving Child Protective Services. Show less

• Lead Instructor

  • Nov 2016 - Oct 2017

  •Overseeing and maintaining after school program site for refugee youth Supervise middle school students, volunteers, tutors, Americorps members, and other staff members in the classroom• Review and implement lesson plans and extra-curricular activities provided by SiteSupervisors• Develop and carry out supplemental activities, such as arts and crafts andeducational games• Practice appropriate behavior management techniques and be aware of yoursurroundings to ensure safety of the students at all times• Tutor refugee youth in all academic subjects, specifically focusing onliteracy skills, self-sufficiency, creativity, and academic progress• Integrate Youth Program volunteers into afterschool activities, supervising andutilizing their presence effectively to best meet the needs of the students andclassroom (e.g. homework help, lesson implementation)• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the classroom and all other spaces utilized• Document update records on students regarding academic progress, behavior, and overall well-being• Attend trainings, events and meetings for the New American Pathways Youth Programs Show less

• Class Instructor

  • Nov 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Supervise elementary students, volunteers, and tutors in your own classroomMonday through Thursday• Review and implement lesson plans and extra-curricular activities provided by SiteSupervisors• Develop and carry out supplemental activities, such as arts and crafts andeducational games• Practice appropriate behavior management techniques and be aware of yoursurroundings to ensure safety of the students at all times• Tutor refugee youth (grades K-5) in all academic subjects, specifically focusing onliteracy skills, self-sufficiency, creativity, and academic progress• Integrate Youth Program volunteers into afterschool activities, supervising andutilizing their presence effectively to best meet the needs of the students andclassroom (e.g. homework help, lesson implementation)• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the classroom and all other spaces utilized• Provide Site Supervisor with frequent updates on students regarding academicprogress, behavior, and overall well-being• Submit monthly student reports to Site Supervisor• Attend trainings, events and meetings for the New American Pathways Youth Program Show less



World Relief Nashville

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Journey Site Coordinator

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Recruit youth and provide intake and assessment services for Journey program• Assist youth in connecting with appropriate services as needed• Document participant interaction and maintain files in a consistent and ethical manner• Facilitate and lead the after school program while serving as a positive role model• Attend biweekly meetings and participate in staff and program development• Coordinate and supervise volunteers and interns

• Journey Youth Intern

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Facilitating and assisting with Newcomer Orientation- helping newly arrived refugee students understand Tennessee’s school system, managing student school expectations, teaching about customs, hygiene, mental health, and cultural adjustment• Leading and assisting Journey after school program• Transport refugees to appointments- DMV, Social Security office, doctor, school tours, etc.• General office work- tracking and logging volunteer hours, filing, planning for programs, etc.



YMCA of the USA

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Day Camp Counselor

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Supervise children of all ages in a nature setting • Schedule programming for youth and coordinate with families • Create lesson plans for skill clinics such as soccer, hiking, outdoor living skills • Supervise children of all ages in a nature setting • Schedule programming for youth and coordinate with families • Create lesson plans for skill clinics such as soccer, hiking, outdoor living skills



Sophia's Heart - Nashville

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

• Intake Management Intern

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  • Evaluate and assess clients through applications and interviews for eligibility into the program • Provide knowledge and access to community resources • Organize applications and all files pertaining to the intake process through a data base • Help create procedures and policies relating to the intake process • Evaluate and assess clients through applications and interviews for eligibility into the program • Provide knowledge and access to community resources • Organize applications and all files pertaining to the intake process through a data base • Help create procedures and policies relating to the intake process



Streets Ministries

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recreational Staff

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Supervise youth and create a safe, diverse, and clean environment • Interact with youth as a positive role model; Build relationships with the youth • Help with homework • Supervise youth and create a safe, diverse, and clean environment • Interact with youth as a positive role model; Build relationships with the youth • Help with homework