Experience

Maple Street School

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

• Head Teacher

  • Sep 2019 - Present



JCC- Windsor Terrace Preschool

• Brooklyn, NY

• Head Teacher

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2019



Tot Town NYC

• Brooklyn, NY

• Playgroup Lead Teacher

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018



Motivate International Inc.

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Jul 2017



Office of Mayor Bill de Blasio

• Staff Writer - Mayor's Office of Correspondence

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2016

  • Develop materials for Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration, authoring content presented to thousands of constituents, addressing topics including education, immigration, affordable housing and economic development. • Author more than 550 Mayoral Messages and outreach materials for the public, with content read and presented at historic events including Pope visit to Madison Square Garden. • Compose more than 80 Mayoral Proclamations for landmark events, highlighting key administrative policies and initiatives, with content shared widely via prominent outlets and social media channels. • Field inquiries from constituents, drafting thousands of responses and forwarding requests to appropriate public agencies. • Draft email blasts distributed to thousands of contacts and created templates to handle a high volume of responses. • Lead “Plain Language” trainings for up to 100 civic corps volunteers, outlining effective communications strategies. • Supervise interns throughout development and editing of assignments, reporting to Senior Advisor for Correspondence. Show less

• Interim Speechwriter

  • Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

  • Authored remarks for Mayor Bill de Blasio which were delivered at 20+ major events including high-profile funerals, NYPD ceremonies, public celebrations, town hall meetings and media availabilities, reporting to Chief Speechwriter • Conducted research to evaluate recent policy changes, working to ensure accuracy and timeliness of communications materials. • Led interviews with relevant parties and coordinated with internal leadership and project teams in the Office of the Mayor, City agencies and external organizations to obtain factual and contextual details of recent events and key issues. Show less



Self Employed

• Greater New York City Area

• Instructor - Yoga & Creative Writing

  • Aug 2010 - Feb 2016

  • Teach beginners yoga and meditation classes on behalf of multiple New York City non-profit organizations including the Girl Scouts, YMCA, CUNY, 9/11 Memorial and Liberty House domestic violence shelter. • Establish relationships with local yoga studios and spa facilities, teaching gentle, intermediate and restorative yoga. • Lead non-profit workshops and retreats combining yoga and creative writing, co-launching programs to provide diverse groups of women with opportunity to reflect and restore using art therapy techniques and community-building discussions. • Taught poetry workshops during multiple Bronx Loaf conferences, leading writing and editing sessions for dozens of high school students. Show less



Bike New York

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

• Instructor - Seasonal

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2015

  • Facilitate bicycling instruction for groups of up to 20 youth or adults on behalf of non-profit cycling education organization. • Oversee multiple daily bicycle rides for new cyclists throughout New York City, working to promote optimal safety at all times. • Currently serve as freelance instructor, teaching evening and weekend classes for youth and adults new to cycling. • Facilitate bicycling instruction for groups of up to 20 youth or adults on behalf of non-profit cycling education organization. • Oversee multiple daily bicycle rides for new cyclists throughout New York City, working to promote optimal safety at all times. • Currently serve as freelance instructor, teaching evening and weekend classes for youth and adults new to cycling.



The City University of New York

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Sep 2010 - May 2014

  • Led classroom instruction for 10 undergraduate courses at the City College of New York and New York City College of Technology, teaching Freshman Composition, Creative Writing, Prose Workshop and Critical Reading and Writing. • Conducted lectures for groups of more than 20 students, evaluating academic assignments for multiple classes each semester. • Earned competitive CCNY Teacher-Writer Award for showing promise in creative writing, teaching and scholarship. • Served as member of assessment team to evaluate effectiveness of Freshman Inquiry Writing Seminar, reviewing final term papers using rubrics and recommending curricular changes to CCNY General Education department based on findings. Show less



New York Road Runners

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Program Development Coordinator/Field Manager

  • Feb 2008 - Feb 2011

  • Coordinated key projects for globally-renowned organization promoting healthy lifestyles for communities worldwide. • Developed curriculum for nationwide school-based and community programs focusing on youth nutrition and athleticism. • Launched multiple initiatives including online instructional training video which received Parent’s Choice Award. • Led professional trainings for groups up to 30 staff while reporting to Senior Manager of Program Development. • Created website content to promote free youth programs and contributed to development of promotional materials. • Oversaw community programs in Bushwick and Flushing, supporting volunteers to ensure the highest caliber of programs. • Provided onsite assistance and served as liaison between staff at community sites and wider organization. Show less



The Leadership Program

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Artist

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2008

  • Taught courses for 50+ students enrolled in after school programs on behalf of non-profit organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities for underserved youth from low-income neighborhoods. • Led classes on topics including poetry, spoken word, public art, journalism and entrepreneurship to middle school students in public schools throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. • Taught courses for 50+ students enrolled in after school programs on behalf of non-profit organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities for underserved youth from low-income neighborhoods. • Led classes on topics including poetry, spoken word, public art, journalism and entrepreneurship to middle school students in public schools throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan.



1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Counselor

  • Jun 2005 - Sep 2006



MoveOn PAC/Grassroots Campaigns

• Greater Boston Area / Dayton, Ohio

• Field Manager

  • Jul 2004 - Nov 2004

  Recruited, trained and supervised volunteer staff across multiple states throughout Leave No Voter Behind initiative, organizing constituent engagement efforts to promote citizen involvement in political elections. Recruited, trained and supervised volunteer staff across multiple states throughout Leave No Voter Behind initiative, organizing constituent engagement efforts to promote citizen involvement in political elections.