Experience

North Star Academy Charter School of Newark

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Conduct Educational Evaluations and work as a member of the Child Study Team to determine eligibility for special education and related services. Act as Case Manager for students (5th-8th) in a replacement setting, holding annual IEP meetings and drafting IEP. Develop and lead region-wide professional development workshops.

• Special Education Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2019

  Responsible for the development of Section 504 and Individual Education Plans in compliance with New Jersey and federal regulationsConvene and lead annual review meetings with the Child Study Team. Lead staff professional development workshops on special education related topicsOversee the effectiveness of campus-level special education program

• Special Education Teacher

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2019

  Responsible for the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for 6th (2013-2014) and 8th (2013 - present) grade students Analyze data to create rigorous annual goals in reading and mathematics that address gaps in student understanding. Design lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students during small group instruction. Plan differentiated lessons and assessments with content teachers to be delivered in general education settings. Co-Lead Young Leaders, an organization of our highest achieving students focused on academic achievement, leadership, community development, and community service Show less



Thomas A. Edison Charter School

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sixth Grade Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

  Responsible for the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for sixth grade students. Administer diagnostic tests to determine present levels of educational performance. Analyze data to create rigorous annual goals in reading and mathematics that address gaps in student understanding. Design lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students during small group instruction. Plan differentiated lessons and assessments with content teachers to be delivered in general education settings. Initiated a differentiated grading system, allowing students to utilize extended time accommodations to raise mastery by an average of 25%. Tutor after school for 2 hours, 4 days a week to raise student mastery of objectives. Show less



Teach For America

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

• Fifth Grade Teacher

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Developed and implemented lessons during summer school for four weeks in the School District of PhiladelphiaEngaged in intensive professional development around core teacher competencies

• Campus Campaign Coordinator

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Presented information about Teach For America to Temple University students in an effort to raise awareness about Teach For America's mission as well as encourage students to apply to Teach For America. Executed physical and digital marketing campaigns to raise awareness about education inequity, Teach For America's mission, and application deadlines.While employed as a Campus Campaign Coordinator, Teach For America received a record number of applicants from Temple University.



School District of Philadelphia

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

• H.S. Social Studies Student Teacher

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Developed and implemented lessons for two, 9th grade, African American History classes and one, 10th grade, American Studies class at a magnet school with an American Studies focus. Assisted in facilitating and judging the National History Day school-wide competition. Worked with students after school to improve projects submitted to the citywide competition, many of which won awards and two of which advanced to the statewide competition. Developed and implemented lessons for two, 9th grade, African American History classes and one, 10th grade, American Studies class at a magnet school with an American Studies focus. Assisted in facilitating and judging the National History Day school-wide competition. Worked with students after school to improve projects submitted to the citywide competition, many of which won awards and two of which advanced to the statewide competition.



Temple University Housing and Residential Life

• Resident Assistant

  • Jan 2010 - May 2011

  Organized and executed programs that promoted academic success, health and wellness, and community citizenship.Enforced Temple University Housing and Residential Life Policies and Protocols.

• Conflict Education Resource Team Peer Educator

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Guided Temple University students though trainings designed to help them understand the nature of conflict, their relationship with conflict, and ways of managing conflict on personal, interpersonal and societal levels.Mediated sessions with two or more students to guide the resolution of conflicts.Assisted in the collection of research that was used in a dissertation and presentation about the nature and impact of cyber bullying.


Archbishop Ryan High School
• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Student

  • 2003 - 2007