Experience

University YES Academy

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Middle School Science Teacher

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  --- Achieved 2.5 years of growth for 140 8th grade students AND 1.8 years of growth for 80 6th grade students - on the standardized MAP test – surpassing the national average of 1 year of growth --- Awarded for the 'rigorous use of item analysis contributing to the understanding of large concepts and significant student growth' --- Developed and taught an enhanced middle school science curriculum to aimed at closing academic gaps and improving grade level proficiency --- Implemented various differentiation strategies with manipulatives and assistive devices to support students with special needs --- Coached the middle school robotics team to build a functional robot with varied capabilites --- Administered Michigan Education Assessment Program school wide



Professional Education Services Group

• Greater Detroit Area

• Intervention Specialist Teacher

  • Sep 2011 - Present

  --- Created and maintained all inclusive academic database for over 300 students to track, evaluate and identify students with special needs - and present student progress to teachers and principal using Microsoft Excel as an integrated student record --- Developed and taught an enhanced elementary level curriculum individually tailored to 20 students with special needs aimed at improving their language arts, math, science, and computer technology skills to grade level proficiency --- Implemented various differentiation strategies with manipulatives and assistive devices to support students with special needs --- Administered Dibels, English Language Proficiency Assessments, and Michigan Education Assessment Program school wide --- Administered and evaluated benchmark assessments and progress monitoring for English literacy and mathematical numeracy through math computation, math concepts and applications, and Everyday Math workshops --- Administered daily programs: FASTT Math program, IXL Math, Read Naturally, CARS and STARS



Second Base Youth Shelter

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Education and Programming

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2011

  --- Hired and managed substance abuse counselors, teachers, recreation programmers, and child and youth workers --- Recruited and enrolled over 100 socially and economically at-risk youths and young adults (ages 16-28) into G.E.D, degree, and life-skills programs through community outreach, agency partnerships, and effective marketing strategies--- Conducted budgetary and clerical responsibilities for grant acquisitions, payroll, and fiscal reporting --- Developed and presented United Way fundraising presentations for the multimillion dollar Community Fund campaigns--- Effectively managed a budget in excess of $250,000 – allocating resources for staffing, equipment, materials, and training--- Served as Elected Chair for Labor Management Board; responsible for addressing and resolving employee grievances, health and safety concerns; and ensuring employee compliance to workplace regulations--- Assisted with quality assurance reviews and revisions to improve Human Resources policies and collective agreements

• High School Teacher

  • May 2008 - Jun 2009

  --- Developed and taught math, language arts, science, and social studies curriculum for at-risk and homeless youth ages 17-28 --- Created and implemented G.E.D curriculum and timelines and coordinated ordering of program textbooks and supplies--- Developed and facilitated self-esteem, financial literacy, art, and recreation programs--- Served on the breakfast and lunch program, fundraising team, marketing team, and anti-bullying team--- Developed innovative approaches esteemed in differentiation, technology integration, experiential learning, and diversity



United Way Greater Toronto

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Speaker and Fundraiser - Community Fund Campaign

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2011



National Society of Black Engineers

• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• President

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2008



University of Windsor

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant and Fund Developer

  • Sep 2004 - Jan 2007

  --- Raised several thousand dollars weekly for the university advancement deptartment --- Utilized computer software and contacted alumni and university of Windsor affiliates to fundraise monetary sponsorships and provide special event updates --- Organized and assisted in creating biology and chemistry lab/course material --- Assisted in collection and organization of research data --- Filed and edited letters, reports, and certificates --- Typed, faxed, and copied documents using computer software and hardware



Ipsos ASI

• Canada

• Customer Service Personnel

  • Jan 2001 - Aug 2003

  --- Contacted clients and operated telephone and computer software programs in order to conduct product and service questionnaires, sales, and promotions --- Handled goods and service complaints from local and international consumers --- Acted as group facilitator to increase employee motivation --- Contacted clients and operated telephone and computer software programs in order to conduct product and service questionnaires, sales, and promotions --- Handled goods and service complaints from local and international consumers --- Acted as group facilitator to increase employee motivation