Experience

Communities In Schools of Indiana

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

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Hamilton Southeastern Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Dean Of Students

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2021

  *Collaborated as a member of the administrative team regarding campus operations for 200+ faculty/staff and 3000+ students *Presented and prepared trainings, professional development, and support to the teaching team and larger district work force regarding subjects including but not limited to: instructional strategies, diversity/equity/inclusion, adolescent development and classroom management, trauma-informed pedagogy, neurobiology, and relationship-building *Communicated concerns, consequences, and content to diverse stakeholders including parents, faculty/staff, students, and the greater Fishers, IN community*Evaluated teachers on instructional practices, conducts classroom observations, and coached the whole building work-force on efficacy in various performance matters.*Coordinated the mentor program and provided opportunities for student growth and development *Assumed additional administrative responsibilities as instructed



Johns Hopkins University School of Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Jul 2016 - Sep 2021

  *Instructed a course for developing teachers completing their portfolio capstone projects*Provided critical and evaluative feedback on portfolio construction and content in a digital medium*Communicated deadlines, course content, and expectations by effectively utilizing online technology to educate and support graduate students across the country and internationally *Received consistent 100% evaluation rating from graduate candidates and instructional program staff/administration *Instructed a course for developing teachers completing their portfolio capstone projects*Provided critical and evaluative feedback on portfolio construction and content in a digital medium*Communicated deadlines, course content, and expectations by effectively utilizing online technology to educate and support graduate students across the country and internationally *Received consistent 100% evaluation rating from graduate candidates and instructional program staff/administration



Indianapolis Public Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Principal

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2018

  Assistant Principal, Washington Irving Elementary School 14, IPS; August 2017-August 2018*Observed, evaluated, and recruited/hired or renewed all certified and classified faculty and staff members*Reviewed all instructional lesson plans and curriculum pacing guides for rigor and alignment*Served as a member and supervisor of all PLCs (Professional Learning Communities)*Facilitated student discipline and consequences for behavioral infractions*Participated in and led the Safety Committee, I-Team (Special Education), MTSS (interventions), and Leadership Team*Assumed principal responsibilities as instructed Multi-Classroom Leader (MCL 3), George Washington Community High School, IPS; June 2016-August 2017*Observed, coached, and supported middle school and high school instructors *Supervised and administrated Response to Interventions for ELA *Created and prepared weekly faculty-wide professional development training sessions*Presented and administrated district-wide training/continuing education *Assumed other administrative duties as instructed



Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director/English Teacher

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2016

  Director of Prep at Brebeuf, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Indianapolis; September 2013-June 2015*Developed and implemented a new summer enrichment program for middle-school students- Created a business plan for longevity and fiscal sustainability beyond the first year- Recruited teachers to create workshops with activity and project-based learning- Collaborated with our Marketing Director to strategically advertise and promote the program- Led focus groups with parents to determine workshop content and protocol- Served as point of contact for community outreach and participation - Advised teachers on curriculum content and materialsSecondary English teacher, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Indianapolis; August 2010-June 2016



Baltimore City Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Teacher

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2010

  Secondary English teacher, V.T.T. Medical Arts Academy, Baltimore City Public Schools; August 2007 – June 2010 Secondary English teacher, V.T.T. Medical Arts Academy, Baltimore City Public Schools; August 2007 – June 2010



Teach For America

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

• 2007 Corps Member

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2009



Purdue University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2005 - May 2007