Experience

Journey Church

• Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Pastor

  • Oct 2021 - Present



New Community Bible Fellowship

• Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States

• Next Gen Director/Pastor

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  New Community Bible Fellowship, Cleveland Heights, OH Summer 2020 – Present Director of Next Gen Ministries, Pastor • Communicate regularly via online and in-person platforms for varying groups of hundreds to thousands of in-person and online participants, to meet organizational and team goals of inclusion, utilization of inter-organizational systems of support, and spiritual development. • Optimize digital communication systems (social media weekly series, email updates, zoom and phone calls) to maintain and develop engagement with community members, volunteer leadership, and employees amidst COVID-19 pandemic. • Develop and support dynamic outreach initiatives to support community members in need of guidance and care during COVID-19 pandemic. • Create and Implement Leadership Development strategies to enhance team camaraderie, develop understanding of organizational vision, to meet or exceed organizational goals despite COVID-19 pandemic for volunteer, part-time, and full-time staff direct reports. • Collaborate with team leaders to develop and maintain budget across three distinctive teams in growing organization. Show less



Radiant Church

• Tampa, Florida, United States

• Campus Pastor

  • May 2018 - May 2020

  • Developed plan for new church location and managed development of new site to meet goals. • Transitioned from high-school auditorium, to newly built permanent facility, while improving the ministry through implementing revised pastoral care and team building standards. • Facilitated growth of volunteer and employee leadership development at fourth fastest growing church in the nation (statistics via Outreach Magazine.) • Utilized digital and concrete platforms to communicate organizational mission and vision for diverse stakeholders. • Established relationships with local elected officials to formulate long and short-term project goals. • Created and expanded community outreach programs growing church volunteerism (+200%) and attendance (+300%). • Managed multiple digital platforms to ensure consistency and correspondence for over one-hundred volunteers on a weekly basis. • Developed, led and hired varied staff of full-time, part-time and volunteer team leaders. Show less



Hillsborough County Public Schools

• Brandon, Florida, United States

• Educator

  • Jun 2014 - May 2018

  Instructional Mentor • Collaborated with school administrators and senior-level staff members to create and implement coaching and improvement cycles for more than thirty teachers across three diverse populations of greater than 2,000 students in Hillsborough County. • Conducted and facilitated trainings to improve motivation, collaboration, leadership development, evaluation methods, and community engagement strategies. • Created and Implemented a flexible calendar to meet the needs of coaching cycles for leaders and teachers. Brandon Senior High School Fall 2015 – Spring 2017 9th-12th Grade Math Instructor • Awarded Highly Effective Educator evaluation rating according to Charlotte Danielson rubric. • Increased achievement scores to rank in top 30th percentile of all Hillsborough County Public Schools. • Developed and created unique systems to spearhead new initiatives such as Saturday School Programs. • Collaborated with school administration to develop and implement initiatives combating truancy amongst student population. • Mentored and coached colleagues and administrators in the areas of discipline, engagement, and pedagogy. McLane Middle School, Brandon, FL Fall 2014 – Spring 2015 7th/8th Grade, English Instructor • Awarded Highly Effective Educator evaluation rating according to Charlotte Danielson rubric. • Increased literacy in 7th and 8th grade students by more than 15% through innovative, researched techniques and engaging lesson plans. • Collaborated with community members, parents, and school leaders to develop dynamic strategies to grow student mastery of concepts and behavior modification as needed. • Collaborated with Positive Behavior Support team to facilitate implementation of new, school-wide initiatives. • Served as Lead English Instructor for 2014-2015 After-school Extended Learning Program geared to support struggling students with extra time and tutoring. Show less



Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Program Director

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2014



Huntington Learning Center

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Tutor

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2012



Brandon High School

• Brandon, FL

• Teacher

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  - Created daily lesson plans for 9th-12th Grade inclusion Algebra and Geometry Classrooms. - Students placed 17 out of over 35 high schools in Florida on Algebra 1 Semester Examinations. - Students placed in top 10 of over 35 high schools in Florida on Algebra 1 (Intensive) Semester Examinations - Worked Saturday FCAT Prep Program for duration of the year. - Used Planning Periods to do FCAT training on a weekly basis with "at-risk" students. - Sponsored Relay for Life Team -- Raising over $300 in 3 weeks. - Head JV Basketball Coach Show less



District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)

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

• 3rd Grade Teacher

  • May 2009 - Aug 2010

  - Created daily Lesson Plans for 5 subjects to be taught to 7-9 year olds in a Sp. Ed. inclusion classroom.- Conducted monthly DIBELS and TRC data analysis in an effort to "progress monitor" student achievement in reading fluency and literacy.- Coordinated daily meetings with other members of 3rd grade team.- Corresponded daily with school administration and staff on progress and practices in my first year of teaching.- Participated in bi-weekly teacher training workshops with DC Teaching Fellows colleagues and administrative personnel.- Conducted Saturday Field Trip to Georgetown University 2010 Graduation.- Analyzed and implemented countless Behavior Management systems.- Coordinated with Special Education personnel school-wide to ensure that every student was reached in the most effective manner. Show less

• UELIP Intern

  • Dec 2008 - May 2009

  - Worked individually to launch and design Individual Graduation Portfolios web – interface for DCPS students.- Conducted weekly meetings with direct supervisor to update on progress, and request assistance as needed.- Worked with supervisor to present inter-office and externally to school sites, on aforementioned project.- Responsible for coordinating daily meetings with stakeholders throughout central offices in an effort to collaborate on internet-based projects- Presented exit findings to office personnel, including Chancellor Michelle Rhee Show less



Hillsborough County Public Schools

• Brandon, Florida, United States

• Educator

  • May 2010 - Jun 2010



Center for Social Justice - Male Development Association

• 1421 37th Street, NW, #130, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057

• President

  • Oct 2005 - May 2009

  - Managed and contributed to a program developed only two years prior to my joining. - Maintained a group of thirty Georgetown University and Duke Ellington High School students - Monitored and assured an atmosphere of respect, tolerance, and understanding through mentorship and discussion of controversial topics with the male students of Duke Ellington School of the Arts, on a weekly basis. - Created, collaborated, and budgeted to execute “Urban Fare,” a multi-cultural, hip-hop based showcase, which sold out the largest hall in Georgetown, raising more than $2500 - Created the MDA – Duke Ellington Scholarship fund -- Through this fund, seniors, involved with the Male Development Association at the Duke Ellington School for the Arts received funding of $250 to $750 based on their submitted artistic work. Show less



Georgetown University

• Student

  • Aug 2005 - May 2009

  -President Male Development Association (Mentorship Program) - Site Coordinator for DC READS (Literacy Program conducted in DC Public Schools) - Online Editor of The Fire This Time Newsmagazine - Contributor to The Fire This Time Newsmagazine - Coordinator of Urban Fare X (Annual Hip-Hop Showcase) - Created Duke Ellington Scholarship Fund (Awarding over $2,000 in its inaugural year to students of Duke Ellington School for the Arts) -President Male Development Association (Mentorship Program) - Site Coordinator for DC READS (Literacy Program conducted in DC Public Schools) - Online Editor of The Fire This Time Newsmagazine - Contributor to The Fire This Time Newsmagazine - Coordinator of Urban Fare X (Annual Hip-Hop Showcase) - Created Duke Ellington Scholarship Fund (Awarding over $2,000 in its inaugural year to students of Duke Ellington School for the Arts)



DC READS

• 1421 37th Street, NW, #130, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057

• Site Coordinator, Tutor

  • Aug 2005 - May 2009

  - Worked with a team of 2 to 3 people total to supervise and track the literacy advancement of students 1st through 3rd grade. - Contributed to the structure of the program, as DC Public Schools and Georgetown’s administration was in flux. - Executed quarterly enrichment and community engagement events. - Liaised between DC READS Program Directors, school administrators, and DC READS tutors - Conducted numerous seminars and trainings for DC READS tutors. - Worked with a team of 2 to 3 people total to supervise and track the literacy advancement of students 1st through 3rd grade. - Contributed to the structure of the program, as DC Public Schools and Georgetown’s administration was in flux. - Executed quarterly enrichment and community engagement events. - Liaised between DC READS Program Directors, school administrators, and DC READS tutors - Conducted numerous seminars and trainings for DC READS tutors.



Breakthrough Collaborative

• Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Summer Teacher/Mentor

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  - Created daily and weekly lesson plans for self-constructed 6th and 8th Grade Honors and Basic English courses. - Communicated daily with Department Head and Student - Lead to create effective plans and continuums for students. - Coordinated with one teacher to execute Daily "All School Meetings" - Personally managed all records and progress of 15 individual students and parent correspondence. - Created daily and weekly lesson plans for self-constructed 6th and 8th Grade Honors and Basic English courses. - Communicated daily with Department Head and Student - Lead to create effective plans and continuums for students. - Coordinated with one teacher to execute Daily "All School Meetings" - Personally managed all records and progress of 15 individual students and parent correspondence.



Institute For Community Empowerment

• Chicago, IL

• Community Organizer

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  - Conducted Daily Interviews with members of Bronzeville Community. - Created weekly reports and assessments of company's progress towards mission. - Featured on Channel 7 Nightly News Broadcast, in recognition of peaceful protest. - Conducted two town-hall meetings with over thirty members of the city of Bronzeville in attendance. - Conducted Daily Interviews with members of Bronzeville Community. - Created weekly reports and assessments of company's progress towards mission. - Featured on Channel 7 Nightly News Broadcast, in recognition of peaceful protest. - Conducted two town-hall meetings with over thirty members of the city of Bronzeville in attendance.