Experience

Tredyffrin/Easttown School District

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• High School English Teacher

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Design a 10th grade English classroom and AP Seminar classroom founded on equity of voice in learning. Design a 10th grade English classroom and AP Seminar classroom founded on equity of voice in learning.



Restorative Practices in Action

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2023

  Lead a non-profit organization that cultivates the leadership of students in urban schools by developing a community of top-performing educators on a mission to re-envision and restore all that is possible with student voice, ownership, and empowerment in the classroom. Developed our 3C Cycle of Teacher Learning in Chicago to achieve an 82% RPIA Teacher retention rate over 5 years in a school district that loses, on average, 25% of teachers a year. Achieved rubric aligned increase in… Show more Lead a non-profit organization that cultivates the leadership of students in urban schools by developing a community of top-performing educators on a mission to re-envision and restore all that is possible with student voice, ownership, and empowerment in the classroom. Developed our 3C Cycle of Teacher Learning in Chicago to achieve an 82% RPIA Teacher retention rate over 5 years in a school district that loses, on average, 25% of teachers a year. Achieved rubric aligned increase in constructive student voice, ownership, and empowerment in 100% of RPIA classrooms as measured by a student evidence rubric vetted and verified by Teach for America. Piloted our work in 5 West Philadelphia schools in the 2020-2021 school year and are already seeing evidence that we will outperform our Chicago success and include impact data connected to student academic growth. Show less Lead a non-profit organization that cultivates the leadership of students in urban schools by developing a community of top-performing educators on a mission to re-envision and restore all that is possible with student voice, ownership, and empowerment in the classroom. Developed our 3C Cycle of Teacher Learning in Chicago to achieve an 82% RPIA Teacher retention rate over 5 years in a school district that loses, on average, 25% of teachers a year. Achieved rubric aligned increase in… Show more Lead a non-profit organization that cultivates the leadership of students in urban schools by developing a community of top-performing educators on a mission to re-envision and restore all that is possible with student voice, ownership, and empowerment in the classroom. Developed our 3C Cycle of Teacher Learning in Chicago to achieve an 82% RPIA Teacher retention rate over 5 years in a school district that loses, on average, 25% of teachers a year. Achieved rubric aligned increase in constructive student voice, ownership, and empowerment in 100% of RPIA classrooms as measured by a student evidence rubric vetted and verified by Teach for America. Piloted our work in 5 West Philadelphia schools in the 2020-2021 school year and are already seeing evidence that we will outperform our Chicago success and include impact data connected to student academic growth. Show less



Participant Media

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media

• Lead Instructional Designer, America to Me National Equity Project

  • Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  Designed a hybrid learning experience for urban educators that interconnects the content of the America to Me docuseries, adult learning design, and the DBIE model of equity training. Collaborated with staff from the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University to synthesize best practices in online learning, equity training, and project plan management to create an innovative America to Me National Equity Project online learning platform that reaches hundreds of educators across the… Show more Designed a hybrid learning experience for urban educators that interconnects the content of the America to Me docuseries, adult learning design, and the DBIE model of equity training. Collaborated with staff from the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University to synthesize best practices in online learning, equity training, and project plan management to create an innovative America to Me National Equity Project online learning platform that reaches hundreds of educators across the country. Managed the creation of the America to Me National Equity Project learner experience to ensure the outcomes aligned to DBIE standards of evaluation. Show less Designed a hybrid learning experience for urban educators that interconnects the content of the America to Me docuseries, adult learning design, and the DBIE model of equity training. Collaborated with staff from the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University to synthesize best practices in online learning, equity training, and project plan management to create an innovative America to Me National Equity Project online learning platform that reaches hundreds of educators across the… Show more Designed a hybrid learning experience for urban educators that interconnects the content of the America to Me docuseries, adult learning design, and the DBIE model of equity training. Collaborated with staff from the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University to synthesize best practices in online learning, equity training, and project plan management to create an innovative America to Me National Equity Project online learning platform that reaches hundreds of educators across the country. Managed the creation of the America to Me National Equity Project learner experience to ensure the outcomes aligned to DBIE standards of evaluation. Show less



Catalyst Maria High School

• Director of Instruction, Humanities

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2018

  Director of Instruction, Humanities Strategically led with colleagues to move the school from a Level 2 to a Level 1+ CPS rating in one year. Redesigned school wide professional development model to move the school from a 54% “Neutral” rating to a 99% “Very Strong” rating for Instructional Leadership and Quality Professional Development metrics on CPS 5 Essentials Survey. Designed 16 curriculum maps to increase the rigor, alignment, and cultural relevance of Humanities instruction. Coach 15… Show more Director of Instruction, Humanities Strategically led with colleagues to move the school from a Level 2 to a Level 1+ CPS rating in one year. Redesigned school wide professional development model to move the school from a 54% “Neutral” rating to a 99% “Very Strong” rating for Instructional Leadership and Quality Professional Development metrics on CPS 5 Essentials Survey. Designed 16 curriculum maps to increase the rigor, alignment, and cultural relevance of Humanities instruction. Coach 15 teachers to increase the growth and attainment in reading and writing scores each year across grades 9-12 Advanced Placement Test Coordinator •Introduced and managed Advanced Placement course certification and testing across grades 10-12 •Hired and developed AP Teachers to focus on access and rigor in AP courses •Built our AP course offerings to include at least one course in each content area •Increased AP Exam pass rate from 1 exam to 18 exams across all AP courses in one academic year Show less Director of Instruction, Humanities Strategically led with colleagues to move the school from a Level 2 to a Level 1+ CPS rating in one year. Redesigned school wide professional development model to move the school from a 54% “Neutral” rating to a 99% “Very Strong” rating for Instructional Leadership and Quality Professional Development metrics on CPS 5 Essentials Survey. Designed 16 curriculum maps to increase the rigor, alignment, and cultural relevance of Humanities instruction. Coach 15… Show more Director of Instruction, Humanities Strategically led with colleagues to move the school from a Level 2 to a Level 1+ CPS rating in one year. Redesigned school wide professional development model to move the school from a 54% “Neutral” rating to a 99% “Very Strong” rating for Instructional Leadership and Quality Professional Development metrics on CPS 5 Essentials Survey. Designed 16 curriculum maps to increase the rigor, alignment, and cultural relevance of Humanities instruction. Coach 15 teachers to increase the growth and attainment in reading and writing scores each year across grades 9-12 Advanced Placement Test Coordinator •Introduced and managed Advanced Placement course certification and testing across grades 10-12 •Hired and developed AP Teachers to focus on access and rigor in AP courses •Built our AP course offerings to include at least one course in each content area •Increased AP Exam pass rate from 1 exam to 18 exams across all AP courses in one academic year Show less



Teach For America

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

• Manager, Teacher Leadership Development

  • May 2013 - Jun 2015

  Achieved highest rates of student academic growth and teacher leadership on the TFA Region Diverse Learning Team with 40 Teach for America corps member cohort. Partnered with school leaders, community members, and colleagues to create a unique leadership development series that propelled one of my Black corps members to be recognized as a Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Regional Finalist.

• Chicago Summer Institute Director of Operations, University Life

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Created and managed efficient systems to ensure Institute maintained high levels of organization. Built and maintained strong partnerships with Chicago organizations to provide opportunities for corps members. Managed and developed a team of Operations Coordinators



EdisonLearning

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lead Teacher, 7th and 8th Grade

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

  Mentored teaching staff of twelve 7th and 8th grade educators in all content areas to turn around school culture and academic performance. Prioritized and presented weekly professional development for 7th and 8th grade educators to integrate cycles of data analysis into coaching and teaching practice. Empowered 7th and 8th grade English students to achieve an increase of 15% to 40% ISTEP+ student pass rate on the exam Mentored teaching staff of twelve 7th and 8th grade educators in all content areas to turn around school culture and academic performance. Prioritized and presented weekly professional development for 7th and 8th grade educators to integrate cycles of data analysis into coaching and teaching practice. Empowered 7th and 8th grade English students to achieve an increase of 15% to 40% ISTEP+ student pass rate on the exam



Teach for America

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

• Middle School Teacher

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

  Achieved average reading growth of 1.5-2 years as evidenced on BRI assessment as a result of exceptional, rigorous instruction built on the belief that every child I taught was gifted. Students grew at a rate 20-25% faster than the Arizona state average growth. Designed and implemented successful parent engagement initiatives that resulted in increased homework completion and classroom engagement. Achieved average reading growth of 1.5-2 years as evidenced on BRI assessment as a result of exceptional, rigorous instruction built on the belief that every child I taught was gifted. Students grew at a rate 20-25% faster than the Arizona state average growth. Designed and implemented successful parent engagement initiatives that resulted in increased homework completion and classroom engagement.


Education Alternatives
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• Verbal Behavior Therapist

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2010