Program Specialist

• Sep 2019 - Present

Associate Head of School at BASIS Independent Brooklyn

• Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

Spearhead faculty and student daily operations for students in grades PreK-12. Partner with admissions to meet recruitment and enrollment goals. Advise on best teaching practices, classroom management, and implementation of BASIS curriculum. Recruit new faculty, facilitate orientation, revise faculty mentoring program, and ensure professional development. Manage school nurse and team of directors and deans to maintain student safety.• Skillfully plan community programs including Meet the Teacher Night, Family Carnival, World Festival, State of the School events and organize time-sensitive logistics for faculty, students, parents, and community leaders.• Credited for recruiting, training, and onboarding 30+ new teachers in three months.

Director Of Student Affairs at BASIS Independent Brooklyn

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2018

Coached faculty PreK to fourth grade in curriculum development and student progress goals. Coordinated primary school student affairs programming. Ensured student safety and support dedicated to academic success.• Commended for achieving 92% retention rate year-over-year.• Successfully recorded highest level of family satisfaction in the BASIS network.• Increased student services by 18% for eligible IEP special education requirements.• Facilitated grade level team meetings for two programs including 40+ teachers; recognized for implementation of productive peer professional development enabling improvements in productivity.

Dean of Students at BASIS Independent Brooklyn

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

Led academic and behavioral interventions for faculty for 180+ students in grades K-8. Delivered NYC Department of Education sanctioned individual education plans. Introduced Responsive classroom strategies and supported 10+ teaching fellows to promote student success and emotional growth.• Designed academic intervention program resulting in an increased student achievement rating of 28%.• Effectively implemented progress monitoring tool assisting 30+ teachers to assess 300+ students for potential at-risk reading, math, and behavior issues, leading to early interventions. • Presented at school fairs throughout China to recruit students for the international exchange program.

Assistant Director at Park Avenue Campus

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

Managed 30+ faculty and staff in developing individualized instruction. Oversaw daily operations, addressed student issues, and monitored school safety plans. Established reputation for resourcefulness, efficiency and approachability.• Implemented Restorative Practices approach to prevent classroom discipline.• Created a comprehensive student-teacher advising program that increased student involvement by 26%.• Provided observations and evaluations to 40+ teachers resulting in an improved quality of instruction by 68%.• Contributed to school's successful WASC and AdvancEd accreditation process.

Director of Student Development at Park Avenue Campus

• Aug 2012 - Sep 2013

Counseled students in grades 6-12 to plan academic, socio-emotional, and behavioral development. Built strong rapport with students, parents, and administration/faculty. Demonstrated effective troubleshooting and issue resolution.• Led strategic planning efforts for first student initiative: The Gay Straight Alliance.• Advised all junior and senior high school students in preparing for college admissions resulting in a stellar 89% college attendance achievement.• Served as Testing Coordinator for Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) with The College Board.

Behavior Interventionist at Fairmount Elementary School

• Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

Led class instruction, workshops, and student-teacher meetings for behavioral interventions. Performed individual and group counselling for grades K-5 students serving the Edgewood Center for Children and Families.• Designed and led weekly group sessions addressing anger management, social skills, academic issues, behavioral issues, self-esteem, and conflict resolution training, increasing student retention rates to 26%.• Introducing student rewards program and small group counseling workshops, reducing discipline issues by 12%.• Collaborated with parents to reduce student truancy, increasing student attendance by 10%.

Youth Specialist

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2012

Youth Specialist | 8/2009 – 6/2012Developed literacy curriculum, academic workshops and resources for student in grades K-12. Exhibited versatility serving in multiple roles concurrently.• Collaborated with San Francisco Food Bank to initiate a parent-child nutrition and healthy eating program which provided meals for more than 60 families per week.• Implemented literacy and social-emotional workshops, resulting in a 6% decrease in high school dropout rates.• Taught citizenship guidance lessons and English language classes to English language-learner students and their families, increasing program enrollment by 12%.

Counseling Intern at Tenderloin Community Elementary School

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

• Provided group/individual counseling and resources to students and families with guidance of school social worker.

Counseling Intern at Raoul Wallenberg High School

• Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

• Assessed student academic, career, and social needs under supervision of guidance counselor.

Academic Advisor at Upward Bound Math & Science Trio

• May 2010 - Sep 2010

Organized college tours and weekly S.T.E.M. seminars. Led 200+ high school students to achieve 100% college attendance.• Organized 10 vocational speakers in two months to support underrepresented students with career exploration and post-secondary guidance supporting Upward Bound Math and Science Trio initiatives. Organized college tours and weekly S.T.E.M. seminars. Led 200+ high school students to achieve 100% college attendance.• Organized 10 vocational speakers in two months to support underrepresented students with career exploration and post-secondary guidance supporting Upward Bound Math and Science Trio initiatives.

Family Program Specialist

• Sep 2007 - Aug 2009

• Successfully developed comprehensive programs for homeless youth and their families by implementing courses for English Language Learners, literacy, finance management, computer skills, parenting, job readiness, cultural competency, and nutrition.• Initiated and implemented the Grow-to-Feed program, which led to a 10% increase in reported employment opportunities for homeless families. • Successfully developed comprehensive programs for homeless youth and their families by implementing courses for English Language Learners, literacy, finance management, computer skills, parenting, job readiness, cultural competency, and nutrition.• Initiated and implemented the Grow-to-Feed program, which led to a 10% increase in reported employment opportunities for homeless families.

AmeriCorps Team Leader

• Jan 2004 - May 2006

• Implemented the Jumpstart language and literacy curriculum in Headstart preschool classrooms to prepare at-risk students for Kindergarten.• Managed AmeriCorps Members at multiple Headstart preschool sites and ensured appropriate implementation of Jumpstart curriculum. • Implemented the Jumpstart language and literacy curriculum in Headstart preschool classrooms to prepare at-risk students for Kindergarten.• Managed AmeriCorps Members at multiple Headstart preschool sites and ensured appropriate implementation of Jumpstart curriculum.