Development Manager

• Oct 2022 - Present

Assistant Principal and Director of Middle Years Program

• Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

• Create and lead innovative instructional methods for grades 2-8; designed curriculum rollout deadlines and milestones to align with changes reflected in action plan and recommendations from the IB Accreditation Committee • Designed a student check-in system through District Zero to survey students on their well-being, mood, and energy levels; offered support options through Google platforms• Introduced recordkeeping system to document student behaviors, monitor interventions, and track outcomes; system resulted in a decrease of behavioral incidents by 30% in the first semester of useLed the lower school and middle school transition from in person to remote and hybrid learning- Transitioned all classes to ManageBac and created new calendars and new check-in systems through Google Forms and District Zero• Designed and led weekly meetings regarding curriculum, best instructional practices, and teaching methodologies with all middle school teachers• Responded to evolving needs of teachers and students through Google Classroom• Supported behavioral and emotional needs and created learning activities adhering to each learning modality • Lead Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) advisory program, creating PowerPoint presentations and meeting weekly with teachers to develop curriculum, individual student lesson plans, and scope of program• Provide translation in student, parent, and teacher interactions, leading effective communication and collaboration to identify needs and form solutions• Continue to execute all Dean of Student responsibilities Show less

Dean of Students

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2022

• Designed programs that aligned with Learning Services and Well-Being and DEI Programming teams to better support student needs • Created and implemented Managebac process to input shareable student information to respond to an increase in student social and emotional support needs, serving the 30% of student population that used it• Conducted training for teachers on Restorative Circles to better support their classes and teaching modalities• Created and led advisory curriculum based on developmental needs, and student input Received “Exceeded Expectations” rating in performance review three years in a row by administrative team Show less

English Language and Literature Teacher

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2020

• Created curriculum adhering to the IB framework and Common Core standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade in Language and Literature.• Received “Exceeding Expectations” performance ratings on school evaluations led by administrative team.• Represent all Middle School teachers in Educational Advisory Council, influencing school-wide decisions regarding curriculumgrowth, and professional development opportunities for teachers and staff.• Led six different students in the execution of their community project on various topics including intersectionality, positive racialrepresentation, the Word Gap, and sexual assault. Show less

Educational Consultant

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

Evaluated the specific needs of Palestinian students with learning disabilities, in relation to the context in which they live and learn and formulated a policy proposal for the creation of a special education program Chosen to present at the Global Education Conference at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, to important stakeholders and constituents in International Education. Evaluated the specific needs of Palestinian students with learning disabilities, in relation to the context in which they live and learn and formulated a policy proposal for the creation of a special education program Chosen to present at the Global Education Conference at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, to important stakeholders and constituents in International Education.

Educator

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

• Teaching Spanish 1 to 110 High School students in Orangeburg, South Carolina. • Developing unit instructional plans based on state curriculum standards. • Creating daily lesson plans based on unit and long-term curricular goals. • Engineering and executing classroom management systems and procedures. • Engaging in full schedule of professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, and ‘learning teams’ specific to my teaching license area. Show less

Curriculum Developer

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

Developed a curriculum for an innovative civic education program, working hand-in-hand with teachers and administrators, encouraging students to become agents of change by implementing activities that promote self-confidence and self-awareness based on the idea that local action generates global results. Innovated pre-existing curriculums by adding games and activities related to the organization’s mission of strengthening civic attitudes and values that are related to the children’s realities, while encouraging social understanding. Show less

Health Rally Coordinator

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

• Coordinated the “Health Rally” in the context of Rally Mexico 2014, a world-class sporting event held in Guanajuato, Mexico. • Managed 6,477 actions related to health benefiting 30,000 individuals in the rural areas of Guanajuato State. • Supervised the donation of glasses, hearing aid, wheel chairs and other medical support to individuals living in the most rural areas of Guanajuato, as they have very little access to medical assistance. • Assisted in the organization of 100 surgical procedures for people living in rural areas of the state of Guanajuato. Show less

Intern

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

Micro-Finance Project Coordinator Micro-Finance Project Coordinator

Social Media Consultant

• Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

Researched on various programs which encourage alliances between American and Swiss universities Worked with various Swiss start-ups in San Francisco to promote Swissnex’s work Helped with various projects including Social Media monitoring for top Swiss universities Researched on various programs which encourage alliances between American and Swiss universities Worked with various Swiss start-ups in San Francisco to promote Swissnex’s work Helped with various projects including Social Media monitoring for top Swiss universities

Translator

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011