Experience

Persist Nashville

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

• Persist Coach

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Martha O'Bryan Center

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

• Lead Post Secondary Success Coach

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2023

  • Works collaboratively with the High School and Adult Education programs to develop a smooth transition to college/career and improve overall retention rates. • Plans and/or facilitates student workshops/seminars beginning in high school focused on building life skills and enhancing academic skills. • Assists students with completing the necessary PSS enrollment paperwork. • Assists students with completing college and financial aid applications. • Helps students set individual education and career goals and work toward accomplishing them. • Develops and maintains relationships with college administration and student services groups. • Advocates for students as necessary. • Provides tutoring and teaches study skills as needed • Teaches career skills/life skills classes • Verifies and maintains data on student matriculation, enrollment, and retention. • Inputs data into an internal database (Salesforce) as required. • Prepares monthly reports to Senior Director of ASUs and Post-Secondary Initiatives on status of core caseload. • Grows and maintains knowledge of post-secondary education and barriers to college success through the use of current research data. Show less



The Y (YMCA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• YMCA Wellness Coach

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2021

  •Educated members on how to effectively use equipment and teach them the importance of each machine. •Head of engagement on the wellness floor by actively coaching YMCA members by building rapport and relationships. •Creating documentation to continuously track equipment checks daily, weekly, and monthly. •Created a safe, clean, and productive environment on the wellness floor. •Implemented member training, orientations, and wellness evaluations when scheduled. •Lead in a manner that advances our cause to strengthen the foundations of community through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Show less



East End Prep Charter School

• 1st Grade Associate Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  Associate Teachers are instrumental in the development of East End Prep Charter School as they lead students to phenomenal achievements and the creation of beautiful works as well as being integral partners to the leadership in growth and decision-making processes. • Support a positive classroom culture that promotes joy, self-discipline, and East End Prep’s Core Values. • Create and implement engaging whole and small-group lessons. • Manage students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, recess, lunch, field trips) to ensure a safe, supportive, and productive learning environment. • Maintain close relationships with families, including phone calls, conferences, and home visits. • Support lead teachers in grading, data entry and analysis, attendance, and other tasks. Show less



Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

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

• Americorps Member

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Literacy AmeriCorps is a unique opportunity to complete a year of service. Members serve at various locations throughout Palm Beach County. During my service year, I served at Take Stock in Children which is a non-profit organization in Florida that provides an opportunity for deserving, low-income youth to escape the cycle of poverty through education. Literacy AmeriCorps members participate in community service projects, literacy training events and conferences, and grassroots outreach every month. It was a career-defining program, and I would not have pursued a career in education otherwise. Show less



Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County

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

• College Readiness Coach

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Interacted and worked with over 300+ students at 10+ high schools. The primary goal was to help them graduate and get into college. My team and I helped with college access, tutoring, counseling, resource linking and most importantly advocating for our students. We developed and implemented professional development to over 300 high school students ranging from grades 9-12th grade. Some of these trainings were: Professionalism, Networking Importance, Career Development, Completing FAFSA, Positive Self Care, and many more. Show less



Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strength And Conditioning Intern

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Assisted MTSU team staff in teaching and implementing comprehensive strength & conditioning programs which incorporated a diverse curriculum emphasizing cutting edge strength & conditioning science and techniques. • Programs include: high performance sports psychology, functional, comprehensive pre and post training evaluations, injury risk assessment & prevention, post-rehab, trunk & core movements, dynamic warm-ups, yoga based flexibility sessions, sprint mechanics and speed development work, plyometric training, high speed treadmill multi-directional training, balance & agility work and a strong utilization of Olympic weight lifting movements. • Assisted with facility maintenance • Set up for training and testing sessions • Ensure proper weight room conduct • Assisted in data collection and analysis using strength & power testing equipment Show less



Children's Defense Fund

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Servant Leader Intern

  • May 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Attend CDF Freedom Schools® National Training in Knoxville, TN at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. • Set-up, maintain and breakdown classroom space, adhering to Freedom School’s guidelines and instructions. • Serve as energetic Harambee (morning pep rally) leader each morning of program operation. • Deliver the Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) to a class of ten or more scholars for the 6 weeks of the program, per the standards developed by CDF Freedom Schools®. • Serve as leaders of afternoon activities and other special events. • Participate in Family Engagement Nights throughout the duration of the program. • Maintain health and safety standards, and report any concerns to the Site Coordinator. • Maintain accurate attendance records. • Collaborate with site staff to establish and maintain a positive, supportive, and structured environment for the scholars. • Serve as a positive role model for the Freedom School Partners scholars. Show less