Experience

Ann Arbor Public Schools

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

• Social Studies Teacher

  • Sep 2020 - Present



David Ellis Academy - West

• Assistant Principal

  • Aug 2018 - 2020

• Student Achievement Coach

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018



Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies

• Athletic Director

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Responsible for financial management of athletic programs. • Coordinated, organized and scheduled facilities for practices and games. • Efficiently communicated with various stakeholders throughout the building and league schools.• Hired and evaluated athletic programs and coaches. • Ensured athletic protocols are aligned with MHSAA standards.

• Social Studies Content Area Lead

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Implemented structures to ensure a high level of collegiality within the department. • Coached, observed and debriefed social studies teachers.• Carefully analyzed data with content leads, and Dean of Curriculum, to gain a better understanding of students’ strengths and areas of improvement.• Developed, led and organized professional development and community events. • Communicated closely with Special Education department in order to streamline our efforts to meet the needs of the students.

• 9th Grade Social Studies Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  • Instructed six, fifty-five minute classes.• Collaboratively designed lesson plans, which were generated as a result of a careful analysis of student data.• Cultivated an environment of responsibility and accountability with input from students. • Created a consistent and supportive process of dialogue and feedback with guardians, which used continuous and documented communication. • Successfully implemented principles of Restorative Justice and student equity practices.



Bloomfield Hills High School

• Bloomfield Hills, MI

• Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2015

  • Prepared athletes for higher levels of basketball by focusing on the fundamentals of the sport. • Encouraged each player every day whether in practice, game, or the classroom to do their personal best. • Oversaw summer development program. • Consistently communicated with player’s academic teachers and guardians to ensure their grades and classroom behavior are acceptable to be part of the program. • Prepared athletes for higher levels of basketball by focusing on the fundamentals of the sport. • Encouraged each player every day whether in practice, game, or the classroom to do their personal best. • Oversaw summer development program. • Consistently communicated with player’s academic teachers and guardians to ensure their grades and classroom behavior are acceptable to be part of the program.



Detroit Public Schools Community District

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

• Social Studies Teacher

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2014

  • Facilitated weekly Early Warning Indicator (EWI) and team meetings to discuss current challenges and created action plans designed to overcome student, teacher and school culture deficiencies. • Mentored first-year teachers through various coaching methods and techniques. • Fostered a productive and professional learning environment for teachers of all experiences and backgrounds. • Experienced with Talent Development Curriculum developed by Johns Hopkins University, including block scheduling. • Integrated a blended learning model to support Freshman Seminar and US History and Geography curriculum. • Sustained a supportive culture dedicated to academic achievement and social growth.