Associate Director of College Guidance

• Jul 2023 - Present

Director of the De La Salle Scholars Program; College Counselor

• Aug 2020 - Jul 2023

• Serve as college counselor and academic advisor for all 180+ students in the Scholars (Honors) Program • Write counselor recommendation letters for all 45 senior Scholars’ college applications • Communicate frequently with college admission representatives about students and the college application process • Collaborate with College Counseling Office to plan college nights, junior case study, alumni panels, and college fair • Plan and implement all programming for students in the Scholars Program, including field trips and speakers • Plan annual international trip for senior Scholars, and multi-day spring college tour for junior Scholars • Oversee all senior Scholars’ independent study projects • Run ropes course event and orientation for incoming freshman Scholars • Participate in admission events for prospective Scholars and families • Teach two sections of World History and Geography 1 • Serve as faculty moderator of the Fitness and Health Club Show less

High School Placement Coordinator

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

• Built database to track deadlines, applicants’ status, transcript requests, and teacher recommendations• Advise students and families throughout the application process by teaching lessons about the process, suggesting school options, responding to parent questions, and conferencing with students• Cultivate relationships with local high schools through campus visits• Advocate on behalf of students through recommendation letters and phone calls

Middle School Dean of Students

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2020

• Partner with faculty and families to address student behavioral concerns for grades 5-8• Support weekly 5/6 and 7/8 team meetings to discuss student achievements and concerns• Mentor new faculty and provide instructional coaching• Assist advisors with implementation of advisory and digital citizenship curricula• Provided as-needed faculty training in Google Apps, NoodleTools, and other technology programs• Assist with eighth grade Capstone class by creating course materials, co-teaching lessons, and helping students with research• Co-teach eighth grade We the People Curriculum• Serve as student council advisor Show less

Middle School Registrar

• May 2017 - Aug 2020

• Led development and implementation of new learning management system and student information system through Blackbaud• Trained all faculty in new learning management system through in-person trainings, screencasts, and written instructions• Manage annual entry of courses, course rosters, schedules, and report cards• Continually assist students, teachers, and administrators as they use the system

Middle School History Teacher

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2019

• Taught fifth through eighth grade history and government• Differentiated assignments and assessments to support students with learning plans• Implemented 1-to-1 MacBook program daily to enhance learning and foster greater technological literacy through Google Classroom, Google Apps, NoodleTools, Discovery Education Techbook, and other tools• Provided programming and support for an advisory of students• Served as Co-Chair of Social Studies Department and Co-Chair of Educational Excellence and Programmatic Distinction Committee for 2018 VAIS Accreditation• Served on Virginia Civics Advisory Council during SY 2018-2019• Led eighth graders to participate in 2016 and 2019 Virginia State We the People Competitions Show less

Third Grade Teacher

• Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

• Taught two sections of third grade mathematics at Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School• Increased student achievement from 7% of students meeting Baltimore City math benchmarks in September 2012 to 60% meeting math benchmarks in March 2013• Planned and implemented engaging lessons that integrate Maryland State Standards and Common Core Standards• Differentiated classwork and homework to meet the needs of all learners, including those with IEPs, through the use of manipulatives, graphic organizers, and extension assignments• Collaborated with grade-level team to coordinate behavior plans, incentives, and lesson planning• Planned a field trip for sixty students and chaperones in March 2013 to the Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Show less

Campus Campaign Coordinator

• Aug 2011 - May 2012

• Identified and encouraged top Harvard undergraduates to consider, apply for, and accept Teach For America offers• Managed and executed a high-visibility publicity campaign to ensure Teach For America’s strong presence on campus• Regularly collected and entered data to inform the campaign• Planned and executed Teach For America information sessions, alumni panels, and student organization announcements on campus throughout the year• Participated in weekly team meetings with Teach For America staff Show less

Peer Advising Fellow

• Jan 2010 - May 2012

• Kept in regular contact with eight college freshman to advise them about courses, extracurriculars, and residential life • Attended weekly study breaks and coordinate monthly study breaks for students with other peer advisers • Kept in regular contact with eight college freshman to advise them about courses, extracurriculars, and residential life • Attended weekly study breaks and coordinate monthly study breaks for students with other peer advisers

Teacher

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

• Taught six summer courses to Bosnian high school and college students • Designed curriculum for ESL, Website Programming, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Google Apps courses • Managed student contact information, course preferences and schedules, program attendance, and program statistics • Taught six summer courses to Bosnian high school and college students • Designed curriculum for ESL, Website Programming, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Google Apps courses • Managed student contact information, course preferences and schedules, program attendance, and program statistics

Finance Intern

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

• Researched funding opportunities and prepared compliance forms for federal grants • Assisted in writing budget narrative for $9 million grant • Researched funding opportunities and prepared compliance forms for federal grants • Assisted in writing budget narrative for $9 million grant

Research Assistant

• Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

• Prepared research memos and presentations for senior policy advisers implementing the Social Innovation Fund • Participated in meetings with Congress and brainstorming sessions to develop the Social Innovation Fund • Prepared research memos and presentations for senior policy advisers implementing the Social Innovation Fund • Participated in meetings with Congress and brainstorming sessions to develop the Social Innovation Fund