Program Manager, Prevention Supports and Services

• Jul 2022 - Present

I train school districts across California with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Culturally Relevant Practices, and Trauma Informed Practices.

Program Manager, PBIS and ISP

• Jul 2022 - Present

Assistant Principal

• Sep 2021 - Jul 2022

Hire, supervise, and train staff for a K-8 startup school; Develop and implement site agreements, processes and values that promote trust, collaboration, support, risk-taking, active reflection, and sharing of best practices; Engage the school community to create systems and structures that build a safe and supportive learning environment with high expectations for students; Train staff in using digital technology, differentiating instruction, and supporting social emotional learning; Align curriculum and teaching practices to maximize positive outcomes for students; Support families as partners in their child’s education. Show less

Program Administrator, School Health Programs

• Jul 2016 - Jan 2022

Curate, design and produce Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Health content for 55,000 PK-12 students for both virtual and brick and mortar classrooms; Coordinate district strategies to ensure consistent, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate ways to guide students and families to enhance and apply SEL competencies to daily tasks and challenges; Provide intensive professional development for staff and families on core components of SEL, Anti-racist practices, Comprehensive Sexuality, Substance Use, Nutrition, LGBTQ Awareness, and Trauma-Informed Practices; Strengthen Adult SEL competencies and capacity; Lead staff to become proficient with eLearning tools to make teaching and learning more accessible; Redesign middle school schedules across a large school district to include SEL and Health education; Use analytics and measurement to drive continuous improvement; Manage multiple budgets and grants; Select, train and supervise staff; Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to create successful and healthy outcomes for students and families.Accomplishments:-Provided intensive trainings (both brick and mortar and virtually) for 37 PK-5 schools on establishing a safe and supportive community through explicit SEL skills instruction, positive climate and culture, targeted family engagement, SEL integration across content areas, and anti-racist practices.-Increased the number of middle schools with a Health class from 0 to 8 during tenure and projected to all 15 middle schools by 2023.-Professional development attendance increased by 300% -Curated SFUSD’s “Health and Safety Playlist” to prepare students, staff, and families to return to brick and mortar schools after one year of learning from home during the pandemic. Show less

Literacy Coach/Instructional Reform Facilitator

• Aug 2010 - Jul 2015

Collaborated with staff to design engaging and rigorous lesson plans for diverse learners; built a community of practice through using Results Oriented Cycles of Inquiry (ROCI) to focus on improving student outcomes; facilitated the design of Literacy, Math, and English Development lesson plans for K-5 students; mentored new teachers and staff. Collaborated with staff to design engaging and rigorous lesson plans for diverse learners; built a community of practice through using Results Oriented Cycles of Inquiry (ROCI) to focus on improving student outcomes; facilitated the design of Literacy, Math, and English Development lesson plans for K-5 students; mentored new teachers and staff.