Experience

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Director, West Region

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States Provide program support for 50+ schools, districts and nonprofits serving 4,000+ students annually in the West region encompassing 13 states Conduct sales outreach to schools, districts and nonprofits to grow earned income and student participation numbers with demonstrated success in cultivating new partnerships Collaboratively plan with Senior Development Director on corporate and foundation grants and fundraising Plan and lead facilitation for volunteer opportunities with corporate… Show more Provide program support for 50+ schools, districts and nonprofits serving 4,000+ students annually in the West region encompassing 13 states Conduct sales outreach to schools, districts and nonprofits to grow earned income and student participation numbers with demonstrated success in cultivating new partnerships Collaboratively plan with Senior Development Director on corporate and foundation grants and fundraising Plan and lead facilitation for volunteer opportunities with corporate and school partners Co-designed the FY24 regional budget with Senior Development Director Strategically engaged with Advisory Board on a quarterly basis including leading the Volunteer Committee Strategic planning for growth and sustainability for the West region Show less



The Knowledge House

• India
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruitment and Community Engagement Specialist (Contract Position)

  • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Los Angeles, California, United States Apply a project management approach to the community engagement and recruitment process in LA Actively engage in the research and development of connections with Los Angeles high schools to support the recruitment of applicants for 2022 Fellowship programs Actively engage in the research and development of connections with Los Angeles community based organizations to support recruitment and partnership building for wrap-around services



The Thinkubator (affiliate of HERE to HERE)

• Assistant Director

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2022

  Bronx, New York, United States Managed and directed operations of organization and staff of 5-10 full time and contracted employees while serving 150-200 students annually Led participant recruitment and lifetime tracking data collection processes for evaluation and analytics including IT and CRM implementation for entire organization Led planning and logistics for and lead 5-10 public events and other public facing programming annually Led and coalesced both program and organizational strategy resulting in over… Show more Managed and directed operations of organization and staff of 5-10 full time and contracted employees while serving 150-200 students annually Led participant recruitment and lifetime tracking data collection processes for evaluation and analytics including IT and CRM implementation for entire organization Led planning and logistics for and lead 5-10 public events and other public facing programming annually Led and coalesced both program and organizational strategy resulting in over 600k being raised from funders, corporate sponsorships and client generated revenue Show less



HERE to HERE

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager, Placements

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2020

  Bronx, NY Conducted outreach, created partnerships and convening stakeholders across multiple industries to facilitate work based learning experiences across 10+ network high schools for 500+ students annually including the creation of data tracking and analytics for these experiences Co-led the Bronx Private Industry Council, a convening of 30+ Bronx and NYC based employers working to create talent pipelines for under-represented populations that resulted in quarterly meetings and 200-300 work based… Show more Conducted outreach, created partnerships and convening stakeholders across multiple industries to facilitate work based learning experiences across 10+ network high schools for 500+ students annually including the creation of data tracking and analytics for these experiences Co-led the Bronx Private Industry Council, a convening of 30+ Bronx and NYC based employers working to create talent pipelines for under-represented populations that resulted in quarterly meetings and 200-300 work based learning opportunities annually Managed over $750k in grants and contracts for multiple organizations providing services across the Bronx Created a comprehensive guide to leverage city funded work programs and led workshops to teach school personnel how to take advantage of these programs. In addition, managed 8-10 interns annually who assisted these schools at promoting work based learning opportunities. Show less



East Side House Settlement

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Director at MS 337 SONYC Afterschool Program

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2018

  Bronx, NY Founded SONYC Afterschool Program at Middle School 337 that served over 90 participants annually Created curriculum for STEAM and academic assistance to program participants Conducted effective recruitment and retention plans to ensure that participants attendance remained satisfactory Managed budget for program including part time staff hours and salary, supplies, marketing materials and event costs

• College Advisor at Bronx Haven High School

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

  Greater New York City Area Managed caseload of 60-70 seniors and over-aged students Provided academic and career planning to all juniors and seniors including overview of both postsecondary education options and certificate and jobs programs Organized and led 3 college and career events annually including FAFSA completion night where 80% of eligible students completed their applications Conducted follow up support for graduates and provided them with continued academic and career advice

• Student Advisor at Bronx Haven High School

  • Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

  Greater New York City Area Managed caseload of 25-30 students annually including 1-on-1 counseling of students Provided academic planning and assistance in order to aid students in matriculation Facilitated both peer-to-peer and peer-to-teacher mediation when necessary Taught life skills through a weekly advisory course



Harlem Children's Zone

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Advocate

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2013

  Greater New York City Area Managed caseload of 15-20 11th grade students, including conferences with student counselors and teachers Provided academic planning and support for students Taught personal leadership and decision making skills in weekly workshop Secured summer internships and jobs for students



Success Academy Charter Schools

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

• Associate Teacher 5th Grade

  • 2012 - 2013

  Success Academy Harlem Central Create comprehensive content and curriculum for Humanities and Sciences courses Co-taught in English, Science, Humanities and Physical Education classes Performed data analysis to improve student performance Researched proven and new methods of content and instruction



Westside Community Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Summer School History Teacher

  • 2012 - 2012

  Greater Omaha Area Created curriculum and lesson plans for US History Summer School course Successfully completed course with 10 students who passed their class and gained credit Properly managed classroom behavior and implemented lesson plans of main teacher

• Substitute Teacher

  • 2011 - 2012

  Greater Omaha Area • Properly managed classroom behavior • Implemented lesson plans



Bellevue Public Schools

• Education Management
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • 2011 - 2012

  Bellevue, NE • Properly managed classroom behavior • Implemented lesson plans



Brownell Talbot Private School

• Substitute Teacher

  • 2011 - 2012

  Greater Omaha Area • Properly managed classroom behavior • Implemented lesson plans



Advance the Grade

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Tutor

  • 2011 - 2012

  Omaha, NE • Created material for elementary and secondary students • Taught time management and study skills



West Forsyth High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Teacher

  • Feb 2011 - May 2011

  Winston-Salem, NC • Prepared lesson plans and taught three classes daily for eleventh grade regular and honors United States History • Created and implemented dynamic lessons to foster student growth • Differentiated instruction for different learner types