Experience

GENESIS Community Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Groups Ministry

  • Sep 2018 - Present



Boston Public Schools

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

• Program Manager "Let's Move More in the Common Core!"

  • Dec 2012 - Jun 2019

  "Let's Move More in the Common Core!" is an integrated physical activity curriculum that aligns with the Common Core Standards for teaching Math and ELA in K-3rd grade. "Let's Move More in the Common Core!" is an integrated physical activity curriculum that aligns with the Common Core Standards for teaching Math and ELA in K-3rd grade.



Various locations

• Boston area

• Educator, Curriculum Developer

  • 2010 - 2019

  Design and implement comprehensive programs and curriculum; evaluate and modify resources to meet an organization's needs; strengthen the ability of teachers, staff, and volunteers to present lessons to children. Work with academic institutions to create nutrition and wellness instruction. Work within Christian settings to impact children. Design and implement comprehensive programs and curriculum; evaluate and modify resources to meet an organization's needs; strengthen the ability of teachers, staff, and volunteers to present lessons to children. Work with academic institutions to create nutrition and wellness instruction. Work within Christian settings to impact children.



The Christian and Missionary Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Christian Education Director

  • 2008 - 2010

  Directed children's programs from birth through elementary; created a parent program to strengthen faith-building at home; designed outreach activities for children and families at community events. Directed children's programs from birth through elementary; created a parent program to strengthen faith-building at home; designed outreach activities for children and families at community events.



Boston Public Schools

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

• Wellness and Physical Education Consultant

  • Mar 2005 - Jun 2008

  Participated in various projects that supported overall wellness programming within this large school district. Evaluated physical education programs (SY 04-05, 07-08); coordinated pilot testing and professional development for new PE curricula; and coordinated revision of PE curriculum frameworks. Provided technical assistance to help schools implement the Eat Well & Keep Moving and Planet Health curricula. Coordinated recruitment efforts for new Wellness Division in 2010. Participated in various projects that supported overall wellness programming within this large school district. Evaluated physical education programs (SY 04-05, 07-08); coordinated pilot testing and professional development for new PE curricula; and coordinated revision of PE curriculum frameworks. Provided technical assistance to help schools implement the Eat Well & Keep Moving and Planet Health curricula. Coordinated recruitment efforts for new Wellness Division in 2010.



Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Curriculum Developer

  • 2005 - 2006

  Developed 10-unit "Food & Fun After School" curriculum. Contributed interdisciplenary 4th and 5th grade lessons for "Eat Well & Keep Moving" (2nd edition) Contributed middle school lessons for "Planet Health" (2nd edition) Developed 10-unit "Food & Fun After School" curriculum. Contributed interdisciplenary 4th and 5th grade lessons for "Eat Well & Keep Moving" (2nd edition) Contributed middle school lessons for "Planet Health" (2nd edition)



Congregational Church

• Greater Boston Area

• Children's Ministry Leader

  • 2000 - 2005

  Supported and trained volunteers; worked with other leaders to design safe church policy; established parent cooperative nursery care; co-directed the first VBS in over 25 years; communicated with families through quarterly newsletter. Supported and trained volunteers; worked with other leaders to design safe church policy; established parent cooperative nursery care; co-directed the first VBS in over 25 years; communicated with families through quarterly newsletter.



Tufts University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager and Curriculum Specialist

  • 1997 - 2004

  - Manager of "The BONES Project" Designed and delivered program materials, training, and evaluation of a behavioral intervention aimed at osteoporosis prevention in children grades 1-3 attending over 85 after school programs within 35 diverse communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Assisted with outcome analysis; presented findings at professional conferences; and prepared manuscripts. - Director Food & Nutrition Programs Developed and conducted training programs for "Exploring Healthy Eating", a nutrition education program for low income families and caregivers. Contributed publications and presentations to support School Breakfast and other feeding programs at the local and national level. Provided oversight for the Delta (Mississippi) Community Nutrition Consortium. - Curriculum Development Specialist Co-developed and pilot-tested "Kids Up Front" for Share Our Strength. Developed "Snack" curriculum for the Schools of the 21st century at Yale University. Show less



Massachusetts Department of Public Health

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Planner

  • 1996 - 1997

  Organized activities to promote osteoporosis awareness and 5-a-day. Organized activities to promote osteoporosis awareness and 5-a-day.