Experience

New Bedford Public Schools

• 1 - 100 Employee

• 7th Grade Math Teacher

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States Implement Massachusetts Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Ready Mathematics curriculum into in-person and virtual style classroom models Responsible for producing and tracking intervention strategies in accordance with the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) resulting in an average of 90% progress towards achieving 100% Average Typical Growth for 100% of students in mathematics by middle of year Create a safe learning environment for all students through… Show more Implement Massachusetts Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Ready Mathematics curriculum into in-person and virtual style classroom models Responsible for producing and tracking intervention strategies in accordance with the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) resulting in an average of 90% progress towards achieving 100% Average Typical Growth for 100% of students in mathematics by middle of year Create a safe learning environment for all students through initiating tactics of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) behavior model

• School Instructional Leadership Team

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States Brainstorm with the principal, content instruction leader, and teachers in their assigned content area on best practices to enhance the growth and development of educators using data-driven practices Engage in monthly meetings with building-based leadership to ensure consistent execution of the school-based instructional focus and priorities of the DESE review committee Initiate and deliver engaging professional development for in-person and remote model classrooms to staff and… Show more Brainstorm with the principal, content instruction leader, and teachers in their assigned content area on best practices to enhance the growth and development of educators using data-driven practices Engage in monthly meetings with building-based leadership to ensure consistent execution of the school-based instructional focus and priorities of the DESE review committee Initiate and deliver engaging professional development for in-person and remote model classrooms to staff and facilitate teacher collaboration time (TCT) meetings

• 6th Grade Math and Science Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2022

  New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States Implement Massachusetts Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Ready Mathematics curriculum into in-person and virtual style classroom models Responsible for producing and tracking intervention strategies in accordance with the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) resulting in an average of 67% progress towards achieving 100% Average Typical Growth for 100% of students in mathematics by middle of year Create a safe learning environment for all students through… Show more Implement Massachusetts Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Ready Mathematics curriculum into in-person and virtual style classroom models Responsible for producing and tracking intervention strategies in accordance with the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) resulting in an average of 67% progress towards achieving 100% Average Typical Growth for 100% of students in mathematics by middle of year Create a safe learning environment for all students through initiating tactics of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) behavior model

• Technology Integration Coordinator

  • Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  New Bedford, Massachusetts Attend all District wide TIC training sessions (these will occur outside of the school day) Serve as lead to dedicated PLC sessions regarding the integrations of technology into student instruction Assist with the development of digital content curriculum and lesson plans Provide training/professional development on all available tools that maximize the use of technology for instruction in accordance with Article 32.H of the NBEA collective bargaining agreement. Serve as a resource… Show more Attend all District wide TIC training sessions (these will occur outside of the school day) Serve as lead to dedicated PLC sessions regarding the integrations of technology into student instruction Assist with the development of digital content curriculum and lesson plans Provide training/professional development on all available tools that maximize the use of technology for instruction in accordance with Article 32.H of the NBEA collective bargaining agreement. Serve as a resource for teachers in optimizing the use of technology for specific content area and general best practices (learning lab classrooms, model lessons)



Advocates for Children and Youth

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy and Advocacy Fellow

  • 2021 - Aug 2022

  Facilitating Implementation of the Tuition Waiver (Maryland HB216) Attend weekly meetings with stakeholders to discuss the implementation of the waiver, next steps, and updates Aid in the creation of tuition waiver implementation toolkit, including: - Fact Sheets for Universities - Fact Sheets for Students - Participation in the creation of recorded implementation webinar Providing additional coalition assistance as needed. Create social media marketing material as… Show more Facilitating Implementation of the Tuition Waiver (Maryland HB216) Attend weekly meetings with stakeholders to discuss the implementation of the waiver, next steps, and updates Aid in the creation of tuition waiver implementation toolkit, including: - Fact Sheets for Universities - Fact Sheets for Students - Participation in the creation of recorded implementation webinar Providing additional coalition assistance as needed. Create social media marketing material as necessary Work to expand usage of Maryland’s racial impact statements Research the effectiveness of racial impact statements during the 2022 session. Attend meetings with key legislators in Maryland’s General Assembly to detail findings with the hope of expanding impact statements to include a broader range of issue areas. Show less



Teach For America

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

• Corps Member/6th Grade Math and Science Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  South Coast, Massachusets Teach a five week summer school course in Lawrence Public School District using the Common Core Standards and Curriculum Create daily lesson plans and weekly assessments for multiple classes Work towards 80%+ mastery of standards for every student on final assessment Complete over 100 hours of coursework and seminars in instructional planning, classroom management, learning theory, literacy, and diversity training



University of Connecticut

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office of Summer and Winter Programs - Student Administrative Assistant

  • Feb 2017 - May 2018

  Storrs, Connecticut • Respond to email inquiries, providing clear and consistent information about the summer and winter programs. • Accessed administrative systems to collect and distribute requested information to authorized peoples, providing efficient and secure customer service. • Provided flexible and attentive support to loose-end jobs throughout the office to assure efficient time management throughout the entire department.



Mujus

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion

• Business Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Brooklyn, New York • Hands-on experience working in a start-up business setting that encompasses Fair Trade and sustainability values. • Successfully connected with over 40 Instagram Influencers to create collaborations with a mission to market Mujus jewelry product. • Worked with the company warehouse to assure timely shipping of wholesale and retail orders out of the office. • Handled administrative work in an effective manner to ensure high office productivity. • Worked closely with staff in… Show more • Hands-on experience working in a start-up business setting that encompasses Fair Trade and sustainability values. • Successfully connected with over 40 Instagram Influencers to create collaborations with a mission to market Mujus jewelry product. • Worked with the company warehouse to assure timely shipping of wholesale and retail orders out of the office. • Handled administrative work in an effective manner to ensure high office productivity. • Worked closely with staff in Ecuador to streamline communication between the two offices. Show less



DSM ENTERPRISES

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Eatontown, New Jersey Respond to telephone inquiries, providing quality service to customers and associates inquiring about the availability of products or status of orders. Listen attentively to caller needs to ensure a positive customer experience. Access electronic and paper cataloging systems to look up product information and availability. Strive for quick complaint resolution; commended by supervisor for the ability to resolve problems on the first call and avoid escalation of issues.

• Website Designer

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Eatontown, New Jersey Designed developed maintained and updated a variety of websites as assigned. Assisted other design staff members with various aspects of site maintenance as needed. Updated web style sheets and pages on a regular basis and as required. Coordinated various web pages with appropriate links and multimedia elements in collaboration with design team members.



Odyssey Online

• South Africa
• Online Media

• Community Ambassador

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  Essex County, NJ Directly contributed to the expansion of a leading digital media company by sourcing, interviewing, and hiring 25 candidates within a 25-day time frame. Built 2 remote teams of 15 Content Creators each by establishing communities of Millennial influencers in two regional locations Interviewed and hired two Editor-in-Chiefs to manage the local teams as editor and manager Marketed the Odyssey vision as a brand ambassador by conducting effective outreach and successfully… Show more Directly contributed to the expansion of a leading digital media company by sourcing, interviewing, and hiring 25 candidates within a 25-day time frame. Built 2 remote teams of 15 Content Creators each by establishing communities of Millennial influencers in two regional locations Interviewed and hired two Editor-in-Chiefs to manage the local teams as editor and manager Marketed the Odyssey vision as a brand ambassador by conducting effective outreach and successfully communicating Odyssey's purpose

• Editor in Chief

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  Essex County, NJ Oversees and edits weekly articles submitted to Essex County, NJ's Odyssey branch. Hire, train and lead an ever-growing team of 20+ writers, reporters, and social media directors. Use Google Analytics to track traffic and develop growth strategy. Works to promote Odyssey page views specific to Essex County

• Staff Writer

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

  Storrs, CT Use creative writing skills to present my values and ideas on an online platform that is read by thousands of millennials every day at http://theodysseyonline.com/.



UCONN Center for Students with Disabilities

• Note Taker and Reader

  • Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Storrs, CT Organize and record notes for my Elementary Italian Class, which are then shared with the Center for Students with Disabilities. Read tests aloud using clear communication skills to provide a comfortable and stress-free testing environment to those students who seek it.



The Black Sheep

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Writer

  • Dec 2015 - May 2016

  Storrs, CT Coordinate with other writers to brainstorm ideas, put together articles and publish work online at http://theblacksheeponline.com/uconn. Use creative writing skills to write based upon current events and relevant happenings on the UConn campus.



Sarah Fox Children's Hospital

• Intern

  • May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Cape Town Area, South Africa Managed the hospital’s day care and ensured the safety of 6-7 children between the ages of 1 and 5 years old. Used problem-solving and disciplinary skills to settle arguments amongst the kids, and used creativity skills to keep them busy and entertained during the day. Developed communication skills despite a language barrier; the children and faculty spoke Xhosa and Afrikaans.



Camp Invention

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

• Counselor

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Glen Ridge, New Jersey Ensured the safety of 13-20 children ages 8-9 through out the day using protective and management skills. I directed students on how to build and participate in science experiments and guided them through lessons using instructive and communication skills. Patience and conflict resolution were used to calm tired, tantrum-filled children throughout the day.



Onex

• Singapore
• Retail

• Spreadsheet Organizer

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2012

  Glen Ridge, New Jersey Entered specified data from a hard-copy packet into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet using computer and organizational skills.