Experience

Colorado High School Charter

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Principal

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP • Develop, lead, and deliver weekly professional development cycles for instructional and non-instructional staff, with 100% of teachers reporting that professional development was “relevant and improved instruction” • Led and oversaw all state and district-mandated testing for school of 160 students, earning a “Green - Meets Expectations” rating on the 2017 SPF for Student Achievement Growth • Co-wrote and implemented a 39-point rubric for teacher assessment, synthesizing learning and best practices on project-based learning, standards-based grading, trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, and culturally-responsive pedagogy OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT • Increased student enrollment from 55 students to 160 over four school years as founding Assistant Principal • Collaborated with architects, contractors, and the CHSC Board of Directors to plan and execute a $1.7 million renovation, from permitting through move-in, contributing to all aspects of facility planning • Wrote, won, and managed budgeting, purchasing, and reporting for $687,500 CDE CCSP New School Grant, equipping a brand new school building with all necessary start-up infrastructure SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP • Authored and implemented new processes, plans, and policies for: grading, teacher evaluation, facility management, student requests for extensions, behavior response, and graduation capstone readiness • Initiated and oversaw the implementation of a daily Community Advisement model focused on academic support, social-emotional learning, post-secondary readiness, and restorative practices for 160 students, which helped increase student pass rates by 17% PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT • Manage a team of seven instructional staff, providing bi-weekly feedback and coaching • 100% of supervisees report that feedback was “relevant and improved instruction”



Colorado High School Charter, GES Campus

• Denver, CO

• Director of Curriculum and Instruction

  • May 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Launched a brand new satellite campus for Colorado High School Charter as founding member of the School Leadership Team • Led and developed a comprehensive curricular overhaul and re-design, implementing best practices in standards-based grading and project-based learning while integrating Colorado State and Common Core Standards with Colorado Construction Institute’s career-oriented programming • Managed and organized regular observation cycles, coaching, professional development, and professional learning communities for five classroom teachers, 100% of whom reported professional development was beneficial and effective • Assisted in turning school’s SPF from Red to Green (Accredited)



Teach For America

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

• English Composition Teacher

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Developed and taught a tailored Composition curriculum for eight different classes, with 93% of students meeting or exceeding growth goals in Language Usage • Analyzed student performance data and collaborated with fellow teachers and administrators to create and revise standards-based Humanities curriculum, resulting in highest Language and Reading test scores in school history • Engaged in six month mission and vision writing and resetting process negotiating the adoption of a new mission statement by CHSC Board of Directors which articulated the school’s transformative aspirations • Analyzed corps member satisfaction data and developed recommendations for TFA leadership on corps member experiences as one of eight TFA Denver Corps Council members



Colorado High School Charter

• Denver, CO

• Composition Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  • Built and delivered engaging Common Core-aligned Composition curriculum for 200 students grades 9-12, achieving 93% of students’ MAPS growth goals in Language Usage during first year of teaching • Organized logistics for field trips, arts events, and community speakers to build student engagement and enhance relevancy of classroom materials for students • Analyzed student performance data and collaborate with fellow teachers and administrators to create and revise standards-based Humanities curriculum • Engaged in six month mission and vision writing and resetting process negotiating the adoption of a new mission statement by the board which better reflects the school’s transformative aspirations



Extend

• New York, NY

• Outreach Director

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Helped to found a non-profit start-up, working on process improvements in all aspects of a dynamic 4-person organization focusing on education and human rights awareness regarding life in the West Bank • Led a five-day tour of East Jerusalem and the West Bank for 18-25 year-old American Jews, coordinating tour events, and leading group discussions and debriefings about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict • Launched and developed content for website extendtours.org • Communicated nuanced viewpoints on sensitive topics to partner organizations and prospective donors • Developed and carried out budgeting and fundraising strategies creating a low-cost, sustainable tour model that has enabled hundreds of students to visit the West Bank



Breaking Ground

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising, Grants, Communications

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Assisted international development organization with project administration, donor management, grant research, and communications under executive director’s direct supervision • Wrote grant which secured $80,000 three-year programming partnership with Coaches Across Continents which resulted in 48 participants trained in a female leadership development and public health curriculum • Organized an equipment drive that yielded nearly $8,000 of supplies to expand the Breaking Ground Football project, focusing on female youth empowerment in Ngaoundéré, Cameroon • Coordinated remotely in French with organizational partners in Cameroon to oversee trainings and equipment delivery



Connecticut College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Managed over 40 prospective student athlete visits to campus annually Provided individualized coaching and guidance to team members contributing to a winning record • Collaborated with a coaching staff to manage players and team dynamics • Scouted and evaluated opposing teams and potential recruits to create written reports for team personnel and coaches, culminating in a diverse incoming class of seven early decision recruiting commitments • Organized and implemented multiple youth camps, which provided crucial revenue for the soccer program



Apogee Adventures

• Trip Leader

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Led two groups of 13-16 year olds on unsupported bike trips from Eugene, OR to San Francisco, CA • Taught camping, cycling, budget management, and outdoor cooking techniques • Acted as a group mentor and role model, demonstrating and instilling a responsible outdoor ethic • Coordinated trip logistics including community service and surfing excursions • Responded to and triaged medical emergencies and technical problems as they arose • Led two groups of 13-16 year olds on unsupported bike trips from Eugene, OR to San Francisco, CA • Taught camping, cycling, budget management, and outdoor cooking techniques • Acted as a group mentor and role model, demonstrating and instilling a responsible outdoor ethic • Coordinated trip logistics including community service and surfing excursions • Responded to and triaged medical emergencies and technical problems as they arose



SolarWorld

• Renewables & Environment
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sun-TV Project Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

  • Organized a youth soccer camp for more than 20 children in Zwelenqaba, a remote Xhosa village on South Africa’s Eastern Cape, during World Cup 2010 • Assessed the community impact of solar television installations for SolarWorld, a leading German solar energy company • Conducted three weeks of ethnographic in-field research in conjunction with a German anthropologist • Wrote blogs from the field and compiled a formal report for SolarWorld and the Solar Electric Light Fund—a nonprofit seeking global solar energy solutions—detailing the strengths and weaknesses of the program, focusing on the local politics that governed the usage of the new communal technology