Experience

Education Design Lab

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director, People & Culture

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States



Flamboyan Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director, Talent & Organizational Effectiveness

  • Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States



Baltimore City Public Schools

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

• Chief of Staff to the Chief of Schools

  • Apr 2018 - Oct 2021

  Baltimore, Maryland Area Chief of Staff to the Chief of Schools and Interim Chief Academic Officer where I monitor and manage day-to-day operations and coordination of schools’ activities and services. Ensure effective liaison, appropriate confidentiality, and coordination with all academic and non-academic departments on matters relating to administration, management, operations and strategic planning. Represent the Chief of Schools by providing leadership and direction for special projects with an organizational… Show more Chief of Staff to the Chief of Schools and Interim Chief Academic Officer where I monitor and manage day-to-day operations and coordination of schools’ activities and services. Ensure effective liaison, appropriate confidentiality, and coordination with all academic and non-academic departments on matters relating to administration, management, operations and strategic planning. Represent the Chief of Schools by providing leadership and direction for special projects with an organizational impact. Develop and lead communication to all principals and school-based staff on behalf of the Chief of Schools. Show less



District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)

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

• Director, Operations

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Design and specialize in the implementation of Central Office hiring policies and procedures, develop and refine innovative operational processes, and work directly with Central Office Hiring Liaisons and Chiefs of Staff to fulfill the hiring needs. Manages all aspects of financial and resource planning for the entire Office of Talent and Culture (OTC). Served as key member of the executive leadership team within the Office of Talent and Culture. Responsible for leading the vision, strategy… Show more Design and specialize in the implementation of Central Office hiring policies and procedures, develop and refine innovative operational processes, and work directly with Central Office Hiring Liaisons and Chiefs of Staff to fulfill the hiring needs. Manages all aspects of financial and resource planning for the entire Office of Talent and Culture (OTC). Served as key member of the executive leadership team within the Office of Talent and Culture. Responsible for leading the vision, strategy, development and execution of organizational effectiveness, talent and culture management programs. Worked toward the mission of this office which is to attract and hire great people and support the development of their career with DCPS.

• Manager, School Planning and Implementation

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Drove the school planning efforts within DCPS, strategically navigating competing priorities to ensure that schools stayed on track for on time completion and ensured that academic planning is aligned to school goals. Owned the ongoing community engagement efforts, worked to invest and engage the community in school planning efforts.



Excel Academy Public Charter School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  Lead Manager in the implementation of curriculum and assessments across campuses. Working to ensure that every campus is data driven, aligns to the mission and vision of Excel, and faithfully implements Excel Academy's curriculum and assessment infrastructure. • Developing, refining, and monitoring the delivery of Excel Academy’s curriculum and assessments. • Evaluating the quality of implementation of Excel Academy’s curriculum and assessments, providing technical support and… Show more Lead Manager in the implementation of curriculum and assessments across campuses. Working to ensure that every campus is data driven, aligns to the mission and vision of Excel, and faithfully implements Excel Academy's curriculum and assessment infrastructure. • Developing, refining, and monitoring the delivery of Excel Academy’s curriculum and assessments. • Evaluating the quality of implementation of Excel Academy’s curriculum and assessments, providing technical support and professional development to campus leaders. • Leading Professional Development sessions for leaders, teachers, and support staff in the area of curriculum and assessments. • Acting as the LEA coordinator for the state assessment, training campus staff for state test implementation, and ensuring state test integrity through close monitoring. • Ensuring that campuses are supplied with all necessary instructional materials.

• Instructional Coach

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Utilize and implement the Paul Bambrick-Santoyo coaching cycle, including weekly observations and debriefs with 14 teachers in the general education and special education setting. • Review and provide written feedback on weekly lesson plans, unit plans, year-long plans, and internally developed assessments to ensure rigor and alignment for all 1st- 3rd grade instructional courses. • Lead the development of instructional data action plans based on a variety of assessments, including the… Show more • Utilize and implement the Paul Bambrick-Santoyo coaching cycle, including weekly observations and debriefs with 14 teachers in the general education and special education setting. • Review and provide written feedback on weekly lesson plans, unit plans, year-long plans, and internally developed assessments to ensure rigor and alignment for all 1st- 3rd grade instructional courses. • Lead the development of instructional data action plans based on a variety of assessments, including the Achievement Network and Terra Nova interim exams, STEP reading assessments, and internally created assessments. • Design and execute professional development in the area of item analysis, data action planning, and research based lesson design for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade teachers. • Develop organizational systems in the areas of data tracking and standard mastery to help efficiently inform instructional decisions.

• Grade Level Chair and Lead Teacher, 2nd Grade

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Managed, developed, and designed a comprehensive 2nd grade program that yielded 85% mastery of reading goals and 72% mastery of math goals. • Developed and executed year-long plans, unit plans, daily lesson plans, and aligned formative/summative assessments for ELA and math. • Collaborated with and influenced grade level team of six in delivery of school academic long-term plans and instruction. • Created routines and procedures for 2nd grade teachers and scholars to help increase… Show more Managed, developed, and designed a comprehensive 2nd grade program that yielded 85% mastery of reading goals and 72% mastery of math goals. • Developed and executed year-long plans, unit plans, daily lesson plans, and aligned formative/summative assessments for ELA and math. • Collaborated with and influenced grade level team of six in delivery of school academic long-term plans and instruction. • Created routines and procedures for 2nd grade teachers and scholars to help increase time-on-task across the grade level. • Performed quantitative and qualitative analysis on core academic issues for students, then generated creative, action-oriented recommendations and plans.

• Teach for America Corp Member/Lead Teacher, 1st Grade

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  Taught 1st grade to nearly 75 students in the high need area of ward 8 in Washington D.C. • Designed and implemented daily lesson plans and formative assessments in the areas of reading, writing, grammar, and social studies. • Collaborated daily with special education teacher in adapting lesson materials, activities, and assessments to meet the needs of all students. • Communicated regularly with parents via homework logs, individualized behavior plans, and classroom newsletters.


Teach For America
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee
• Teacher

  • 2010 - 2013