Experience

Uplift Education

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

• Social Behavioral Counselor

  • Aug 2018 - Present

• Social Behavioral Counselor

  • Aug 2018 - Present

• Middle School RTC Counselor

  • Jun 2013 - Present

  • Provided academic counseling services to scholars referred through the RTI/SST process and scholars failing multiple classes through check-ins, regular grade-checks, and individual counseling.• Developed and monitored IAPs for students served through 504 ensuring accurate documentation and implementation of accommodations as the 504 Coordinator.• Coordinated the transition to summer school by identifying and notifying scholars and families of mandatory attendance. Supported the summer school coordinators in implementation.• Executed Parent “Nighthall” workshops to coach parents on increasing parenting skills to help their scholar be successful. • Coordinated Road to College (RTC) programming including planning RTC trips, College Week, and College Signing Day events. • Supported families and scholars in the identification, application, and enrollment process for enrichment opportunities such as Duke TIP, St. Mark’s Brendan Court, and the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship.• Executed college and career readiness workshops and lessons for parents and scholars.• Managed the implementation of enrichment curriculum for Social Emotional Learning such as Owning Up, Education Opens Doors, and TrueSpark.• Managed and collaborated with a team of teachers and staff to implement a “House” system to increase positive school culture resulting in higher than network average scholar reported “Sense of Belonging” on the Panorama survey. • Promoted community service opportunities and track community service hours.• Coordinate school culture events such as Red Ribbon Week, Black History Month, and Transition Camp.• Assisted in guiding 8th grade scholars through the understanding of HB5 and course selection process for high school. • Planned and executed the implementation of campus wide local and state assessments as the Campus Testing Coordinator. Show less

• Special Education Teacher

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  Uplift Education, Special Education Co-Teacher July 2012 – June 2013• Collaborate with Regular education teachers to provide accommodations and modification for 8th grade scholars in multiple subject areas as needed.• Support 8th grade scholars in making academic gains through accommodations and modifications• Track and monitor annual IEP goals



Tulsa Public Schools

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Educator

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

  HALE JR. HIGH, TULSA, OK Tulsa Public Schools, Special Education Teacher August 2011 - June 2012 • Design and execute differentiated daily lessons for 7th and 8th grade Reading and Language Arts • Analyze the behavioral and academic progress of 55 students with mild to moderate learning disabilities and emotional disturbances • Advise a group of 26 girls on social and academic skills MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL, AUSTIN, TX Tulsa Public Schools, Special Education Teacher August 2010 - May 2011 • Designed and executed differentiated lessons daily for 6th grade Math, 6th and 7th grade Science and Geography, and 8th grade U.S. History • Assessed the behavioral and academic progress of students with moderate learning disabilities and emotional disturbances through the maintenance of accurate special education documentation. • Led a team of assistant coaches and 15 student cheerleaders to build school pride and culture Show less



Teach For America

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

• Advocate for Educational Equality

  • Jun 2010 - May 2012

  Spent two years in Tulsa, Oklahoma working to close the achievement gap. Although I completed my contract time with TFA in 2012, I continue fight for educational equality and hope to partner with TFA int the near future. Experience with Teach For America TEACH FOR AMERICA TULSA INSTITUTE, TULSA, OK Faculty Advisor June 2012 - July 2012 • Mentored 2 novice teachers as they led their first classroom experience • Collaborated with Teach For America staff to coach novice teachers on best teaching practices TEACH FOR AMERICA PHOENIX INSTITUTE 2011, PHOENIX, AZ Director of Transportation and Special Events March 2011 - July 2011 • Managed 2 operations coordinators in organizing events to support corps members in developing personal and professional alignment • Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure efficient and comfortable transportation and parking for 820 corps members and staff, resulting in 90% satisfaction Show less