Experience

Literacy Assistance Center

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professional Development Associate/Adolescent Literacy Specialist

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Pedagogical and curricular coaching to teachers, school leaders and districts invested in developing and refining their practice, around the adult and adolescent literacy. Suporting the growth of school professionals through participant observation, objective feedback, and consultation around lesson and curriculum planning, youth development, literacy, special needs, and learning styles. Assisting classroom and after-school educators in finding the intersection between sound pedagogic practice, academic/programmatic rigor, and the attending to the socio-emotional needs of adult and youth learners. Show less

• Adolescent Literacy Specialist

  • May 2014 - Present

  Recent consultancies include:Literacy Assistance Center Jan 2016 - present - Adolescent Literacy Consultant: Conduct Book Talks, and professional development around literacy, student engagement, City & State ELA exams, The FEETZ Experience/Replications, Inc - Extended Learning Time Teacher CoachI provide support to teachers, school leaders and districts invested in developing and refining their practice, particularly around the Literacy. I support the growth of school professionals through participant observation, objective feedback, and consultation around lesson and curriculum planning, youth development, literacy, special needs, and learning styles. I assist classroom and after-school educators in finding the intersection between sound pedagogic practice, academic/programmatic rigor, and the attending to the socio-emotional needs of young people. Show less



f/8 Productions, LLC

• United Arab Emirates
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Photojournalist & Documentary Filmmaker

  • 2012 - Present

  Developed, wrote, fund-raised, and shot a feature-length documentary film, Black Tea: The New Civil Right, a MacArthur Foundation grant finalist (2014) and currently in post-production. Managed production and editorial contractors, secured access and interviews; brokered partnerships with media outlets; and pitched to cable, public television and non-profits. Developed, wrote, fund-raised, and shot a feature-length documentary film, Black Tea: The New Civil Right, a MacArthur Foundation grant finalist (2014) and currently in post-production. Managed production and editorial contractors, secured access and interviews; brokered partnerships with media outlets; and pitched to cable, public television and non-profits.



RiseBoro Community Partnership

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director Of Youth Services

  • Sep 2019 - Apr 2022

  Overall leadership of RiseBoro’s Youth Programs; Interim Director, COMPASS program (2019) Oversee high quality, safe, and inclusive youth programs, and the Youth Center facilityDevelop and implement of youth program curriculaRecruit, hire, supervise, and professionally develop instructors, program directors, and educational specialistsGrant writing: securing for RiseBoro’s youth and adult education programs from New York State, New York City, Federal, and private funding through responding to RFPsSupervise four youth programs, their directors, group leaders, activity specialists, and educational specialistsCoordinate with out-station programsFrequent and regular liaising with such funding and oversight governmental agencies as Department of Youth and Community Development, NYC Department of Education, Office of Child and Family Service, NYC Department of Health, NYS Education Department StateFrequent collaboration with NGO partners which provide training & resourcesEnsure all after-school and summer programs comply with NYC Department of Health, NYC Department of Family Services, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, NYS Office of Children and Family Services, and NYC Department of Education regulations. Show less

• Educational Specialist

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2019

  Pedagogical coach to Group Leaders (instructors/counselors) and Program Directors around pedagogy, youth engagement, curriculum & lesson plan development, socio-emotional needs of youth, academic enrichment, literacy, STEM, and leadership development.Developed four project-based learning curricula focused upon College and Career Readiness and Workforce Development guidelines for Summer Youth Employment Program; trained, supported, and coached instructional staff to implement industry-focused projects for 300 youth.Provided pedagogical coaching to elementary and middle school after-school program Group Leaders and Program Directors. Wrote STEM project-based curricula for summer programs.Authored grant proposals which awarded RiseBoro with funding from New York City, New York State, and the Federal government for youth after school/summer camp, Adult ESOL, Adult High School Equivalency, Summer Youth Employment programs. Show less



Brooklyn Prospect Charter School

• Learning Specialist & Credit Recovery Teacher

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

  Team taught Ancient World History, American History I (pre-history - 1783), and American History II (Constitution to Civil Rights) to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in the inclusive classroom environment, where the rich variety of student learning styles drive the delivery of academically rigorous projects, discussions, and lessons. Authored Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for 20 students with special needs who were part of my caseload, and conducted IEP review meetings with students, parents, school psychiatrist, and NYC Department of Education officials; Responsible for classroom content and material modifications and accommodations for students with IEPs, upholding the needs and goals documented on their IEPs. Designed and taught 8th grade English Language Arts credit recovery course, as well as 7th grade literacy tutorials. Show less



Kevin J. Dotson Photography

• Photojournalist

  • 2009 - 2015

  Covered the 2012 presidential campaign with a particular focus upon the conservative Tea Party movement as an independent editorial photojournalist; held exhibitions, and worked as photographer for special events, funerals, fund-raisers and performances, for individuals, musicians, dance companies, and various NGOs. Conducted independent projects which were published in news publications and held in public exhibition. Covered the 2012 presidential campaign with a particular focus upon the conservative Tea Party movement as an independent editorial photojournalist; held exhibitions, and worked as photographer for special events, funerals, fund-raisers and performances, for individuals, musicians, dance companies, and various NGOs. Conducted independent projects which were published in news publications and held in public exhibition.



AE&J, LLC

• United States

• Director of Operations

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2014

  Responsible for oversight of twenty natural gas wells, their incomes, volumes, and leases with major gas companies in this for-profit natural gas & energy business. Designed and maintained an electronic database using FileMaker pro and Excel to keep account of the vital details of each gas well; Conducted cost-benefit analysis, and consolidated properties into an operational private LLC; Assisted in research into lands owned by the AE&J in New Mexico and Texas; assembled records needed for settlement agreements with major companies leasing surface and/or mineral permissions. Show less



Butler Street Cooperative

• Teacher Advisor

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2013

  Collaborated with other parents to create a cooperative Reggio-based pre-school for our children. I provide support and representation for the teachers, interview and hire staff, screen applicant families, and assist in program recruitment and expansion. Collaborated with other parents to create a cooperative Reggio-based pre-school for our children. I provide support and representation for the teachers, interview and hire staff, screen applicant families, and assist in program recruitment and expansion.


Coro NY Leadership Center
• Participant

  • 2008 - 2009


New York City Department of Education

• Principal & Founder

  • Sep 2002 - 2007

  PRINCIPAL: Founded and led The School for Human Rights, a 6-12th grade Inclusion school in Brooklyn, the first of its kind to integrate human rights education with Inclusion. I headed proposal-writing and curriculum development; hired, trained, coached, and evaluated all staff; led fund raising efforts with partner organization Human Rights Education Associates and the school's PTA; and managed the school’s 40 adults, 500 students, and $3.0 million budget. PRINCIPAL: Founded and led The School for Human Rights, a 6-12th grade Inclusion school in Brooklyn, the first of its kind to integrate human rights education with Inclusion. I headed proposal-writing and curriculum development; hired, trained, coached, and evaluated all staff; led fund raising efforts with partner organization Human Rights Education Associates and the school's PTA; and managed the school’s 40 adults, 500 students, and $3.0 million budget.



Facing History and Ourselves

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

• Program Associate

  • Jun 2000 - Jun 2002

  Provided training, curriculum development, and on-going support to humanities teachers who were exploring democracy, citizenship, and identity with their middle and high school students. Planned and facilitated workshops, and provided resources for teachers committed to developing multicultural and human rights-based curricula. Provided training, curriculum development, and on-going support to humanities teachers who were exploring democracy, citizenship, and identity with their middle and high school students. Planned and facilitated workshops, and provided resources for teachers committed to developing multicultural and human rights-based curricula.



NYC Department of Education

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

• Head Teacher of Inclusion Class - Peter Rouget Middle School 88

  • Sep 1998 - May 2000

  Team-taught Humanities, Math and Science in the school’s first 8th grade Inclusion class. Team-taught Humanities, Math and Science in the school’s first 8th grade Inclusion class.



Cambridge Friends School

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

• Teacher

  • Sep 1991 - 1996

  Taught English Language Arts, History, and Creative writing at a Quaker school dedicated to developing students’ academic skills and social consciousness in inclusive classrooms. Taught English Language Arts, History, and Creative writing at a Quaker school dedicated to developing students’ academic skills and social consciousness in inclusive classrooms.