Experience

Teacher Collaborative

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

• Senior Director of Programs

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  As the Senior Director of Programs, I oversee our programs team in working to create relevant, supportive, inclusive, and teacher-driven programs for The Teacher Collaborative. This includes program strategy, development, and management; staff supervision and support; thought leadership; facilitation; evaluation; and collaborating to support the evolution of our overall organizational strategy.

• Director of Programs

  • May 2021 - Jan 2022



Center for Collaborative Education

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

• Director, District and School Design

  • Oct 2017 - May 2021

  As Director of District and School Design programming at CCE, I led a team of coaches who work with educators and school and district leaders to design and re-design schools to support equitable and excellent opportunities and outcomes for all students, through student-centered, culturally-responsive design and inclusive processes.

• Senior Associate, Essential Personalized Learning

  • Apr 2016 - Oct 2017

  *Coach public school design teams through the process of designing and implementing new schools that use Personalized Learning principles*Co-develop a blended learning personalized professional development institute related to pedagogy, change management, and school design*Collaborate to establish a Personalized Learning Network as an educational coalition in the state of Massachusetts*Facilitate collaborative processes and conversations among education professionals, often with use of protocols*Share expertise with colleagues and constituents in my focus areas, including Competency Education and Change and Design Leadership*Facilitate and support the development of school-based Professional Learning Communities*Act as thought leader in the field of progressive education, including through blogging, conference engagement, and networking with other field leaders



The Advent School

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

• Director of After-school Education / Administrative Team member

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  *Plan, manage and evaluate the school's after-school and out-of-school-time (OST) programming, including enrichment, academic support, fine arts, character-building, and physical education programming.*Manage a staff of up to 30 after-school teachers and staff, including payroll, evaluation and coaching*Connect directly as the direct contact for parents, students and teachers regarding programs and student progress, behavior and needs.*Serve as a member of the school's Administrative Team in helping to oversee the daily functions, funding, and special events of the school.*Develop marketing and registration materials, including program catalogs, flyers and online registration forms.*Liaise with other organizations, vendors and professionals in the field of OST and after-school education



The Boys' Club of New York

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

• Curriculum Development Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  *Develop curriculum and programs for the entire organization and all departments, using a collaborative and reflective approach*Research new program initiatives and conduct literature reviews*Develop clear and consistent program models for new and existing core programs*Source and manage content from vendors or partners*Draft budget estimates for new programs*Work closely with HR department to assist with hiring as needed*Update program curriculum/content for existing programs as needed, applying lessons of successes and challenges from colleagues and members*Work with Grant Writer to develop program models for grant requests*Work to ensure staff is set up for successful program implementation, including professional development, content review, etc.

• Education Director

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2013

  *Developed and oversaw educational programs, including literacy, STEM, test-prep, and enrichment programs, aimed at members, boys aged 6 to 20, at the Harriman Clubhouse*Managed a diverse staff of over fifteen, including hiring, professional development, and oversight*Designed and created curriculum for literacy programming for elementary-aged members at all three clubhouses utilizing pedagogy and best-practices intended for young male reluctant readers, incorporating diagnostic testing, whole-language and phonics components, guided reading, and reading comprehension lessons*Ran diagnostic assessments and post-tests, developed tutoring and enrichment plans, and tracked member progress*Attended workshops and trainings in various relevant fields*Aided members and families in school placement and help them to ensure their educational needs are met*Planned and Designed SAT Curriculum and lessons for the organization*Served as Cluster Coordinator to help administer the entire organization's educational programs



Gateway Middle School

• Enrichment Teacher

  • Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

  *Coached and taught a group of elementary- and middle-school special education students with diverse needs through creative problem-solving programs and curricula*Mentored other coaches and ran professional development sessions to teach program and techniques. *Coached and taught a group of elementary- and middle-school special education students with diverse needs through creative problem-solving programs and curricula*Mentored other coaches and ran professional development sessions to teach program and techniques.



Auburn Middle School

• Middle School Teacher - Language Arts

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

  *Planned and taught standards-aligned, project-based, highly differentiated ELA curriculum*Successfully managed students and established a diverse classroom community; hetero- and homogeneous classes*Collaborated in teaching “teams,” curriculum planning, co-teaching, and after school programs.*Engaged as a member of the design team planning and piloting SEL, PBIS and RTI programming at the school *Planned and taught standards-aligned, project-based, highly differentiated ELA curriculum*Successfully managed students and established a diverse classroom community; hetero- and homogeneous classes*Collaborated in teaching “teams,” curriculum planning, co-teaching, and after school programs.*Engaged as a member of the design team planning and piloting SEL, PBIS and RTI programming at the school



Maine Adventures in Creativity

• Regional Director

  • 1999 - 2009

  *Co-founded organization *Served as active board member of the volunteer-run organization*Organized, planned and ran various large events throughout the state; communicated with coaches in region*Developed workshops, lessons, programs and activities to train volunteer coaches and to increase strong divergent-thinking and innovative habits of mind in children ages 8-18 *Co-founded organization *Served as active board member of the volunteer-run organization*Organized, planned and ran various large events throughout the state; communicated with coaches in region*Developed workshops, lessons, programs and activities to train volunteer coaches and to increase strong divergent-thinking and innovative habits of mind in children ages 8-18



Tabor Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Program Teacher

  • Jun 2007 - Jul 2008

  *Taught students from all over the world, ages 8-16, in English, writing, and SSAT preparation, through small-group classes that utilized inquiry-based and experiential learning. *Taught students from all over the world, ages 8-16, in English, writing, and SSAT preparation, through small-group classes that utilized inquiry-based and experiential learning.



Simply Math and Reading

• Supervisor of Math / Assistant Director

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  *Supervised all elementary- and middle-school math tutors and coached them on methods and content*Tutored students of all ages in various content and performed administrative duties *Supervised all elementary- and middle-school math tutors and coached them on methods and content*Tutored students of all ages in various content and performed administrative duties