Experience

KenCCID

• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board of Directors

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Our mission at KenCCID is to promote dignity and choice to empower Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to reach their full potential. Families across the city of Philadelphia and surrounding areas entrust their loved ones to our care. At KenCCID, we cultivate a caring and nurturing community. We provide housing accommodations catered to the needs of each member of our community. We strive to promote dignity and choice to empower Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities reach their full potential. Show less



Court Appointed Special Advocates of NYC

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

• CASA-NYC Associate Board Member

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  The CASA-NYC Associate Board is a group of young professionals who devote their time and resources to raise awareness about issues facing children in foster care and to raise support for CASA-NYC. Becoming a member is a unique opportunity to support an organization serving the most vulnerable children, while furthering professional, leadership and personal goals. The CASA-NYC Associate Board is a group of young professionals who devote their time and resources to raise awareness about issues facing children in foster care and to raise support for CASA-NYC. Becoming a member is a unique opportunity to support an organization serving the most vulnerable children, while furthering professional, leadership and personal goals.



National Council of Negro Women

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Membership Coordinator

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) mission is to lead, empower and advocate for women of African descent, their families and communities. The National Council of Negro Women is an “organization of organizations” (comprised of 330 campus and community-based sections and 32 national women’s organizations) that enlightens, inspires and connects more than 2,000,000 women and men. Our mission is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families and communities. NCNW was founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, an influential educator and activist. Show less



United Nations Association of the United States of America

• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• UNA-USA Advocacy Lead- Bronx Chapter

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Our grassroots movement is fighting to ensure the UN is able to continue its vital work by advocating for strong U.S. leadership at the UN. Making our voices heard at home, in Washington, online, and more, we make sure Congress gets the message: Our country must pull its weight and pay its share on the world stage.

• UNA-USA Secretary- Bronx Chapter

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is a movement of Americans who believe that our interests and values can best be advanced by standing with the planet’s only truly universal institution: The United Nations.



United Nations Association - Southern New York Division

• International Affairs

• UNA-SNY Education Committee

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  The United Nations Association Southern New York Division is dedicated to building a strong network of global citizens in support of the United Nations. We work hard to inform, inspire and mobilize members of the community to engage with critical global issues central to the work and mission of the United Nations. The United Nations Association Southern New York Division is dedicated to building a strong network of global citizens in support of the United Nations. We work hard to inform, inspire and mobilize members of the community to engage with critical global issues central to the work and mission of the United Nations.



Philly Girls in Motion, Inc.

• United States
• Health, Wellness and Fitness

• Board Member

  • May 2019 - Jan 2021

  Philly Girls in Motion empowers girls through sports and fitness to develop self-awareness, build confidence and drive personal growth in a positive environment. Philly Girls in Motion empowers girls through sports and fitness to develop self-awareness, build confidence and drive personal growth in a positive environment.



Columbia University in the City of New York

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Justice in Education Program: Spring '20 Writing Coach-Tutor

  • Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

  The Justice in Education Program (JIE) provides opportunities for education and leadership development to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men and women. JIE also supports youth from communities at the heart of the incarceration crisis. The program begins with high-school aged youth and continue through graduate degrees. The Justice in Education Program (JIE) provides opportunities for education and leadership development to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men and women. JIE also supports youth from communities at the heart of the incarceration crisis. The program begins with high-school aged youth and continue through graduate degrees.



Temple University College of Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Special Education Faculty- Education Support Professional

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Adjunct Special Education Faculty- Education Support Personnel Grade Level (s)- Primary Education and Secondary Education Temple University College of Education January 2019-June 2019 • Primary liaison between Temple University and the Student Teachers' Practicum site. • Provided support to both the Student Teacher and the Cooperating Teacher. • Maintained communication with the student teacher, cooperating teacher, and school administration; worked with the Capstone Instructor to coordinate feedback on lesson planning/implementation, pedagogy, and the students' ability to enact Temple’s Standards for Skillful Teaching. • Helped promote a positive relationship between the student teachers and the cooperating teachers by clarifying the roles and responsibilities. • Served as a representative of Temple University College of Education at the school and used professional courtesy in all interactions with Temple students and school faculty and staff. Show less



KIPP New Jersey

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

• Director of Special Education-Secondary

  • 2017 - 2018

  Director of Special Education Grade Level (s)- Secondary Education Newark Collegiate Academy High School KIPP New Jersey Charter Schools Newark, NJ 2017-2018 • Collaborated with the Managing Director of Special Education and the Special Education Coordinator (LSC) to determine areas of strength/weakness within the Special Education service delivery model. • Reviewed IEPs to ensure they were based on quantitative Present Levels of Performance, curriculum standards, smart goals, content and individually appropriate for each student. • Provided professional development for IEP Learning Specialists/General Education Teachers • Recommended strategies to enhance Special Education and 504 Student performance on informal assessments and standardized tests. • Ensured collaboration between Counseling, General Education and Special Education staff. • Supported the CST IEP process as the High School District Liaison. • Supervised the Disciplinary and Suspension Processes of Students with Disabilities. • Chaired all Grade Level IEP and 504 Manifestation Determination Review Meetings. • Coached Grade Level IEP Teams on developing programming aligned to student behavioral, academic, social-emotional needs. Show less



Mastery Charter Schools

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

• Director of Special Education

  • 2014 - 2017

  Director of Special Education Grade Level (s)- Primary Education and Secondary Education Mastery Charter Schools Philadelphia, PA 2014-2017 • Researched Pennsylvania specific requirements for special education, ELL, 504, and other programs for students with special needs. • Designed and coordinated Special Education and intervention programs that met the Pennsylvania and federal regulations for special education. • Developed progress monitoring systems for interventions, counseling and Special Education programs that met all Pennsylvania and Federal regulations. • Developed procedures, forms and templates for the provision of Special Education services • Provided ongoing professional training and coaching to Assistant Principals and Special Education teachers. • Recruited and selected Specialized Services providers for school psychology, speech and language therapy, and other services • Ensured assigned Mastery schools were in full compliance with Federal and Pennsylvania State Special Education law. • Ensured that student records and documentation for special education issues are accurate, timely and meaningful. Show less



Roxbury Prep Charter School, Uncommon Schools

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

• Director of Special Education and English Language Learners

  • 2012 - 2014

  Director of Special Education and English Language Learners Grade Level (s)- Primary Education and Secondary Education Uncommon Schools Boston: Roxbury Prep Charter School Network 2012-2014 • Conducted “Child Find” activities in accordance with State and Federal law. • Identified incoming students’ need for Special Education, ESL/SEI instruction and at-risk services. • Managed the direct services provided at each Uncommon Boston school-based site. • Lead weekly meetings with Principals, Special Education and English Language Learner instructors. • Utilized standards-based assessment data to refine curriculum and instruction for Special Education and English Language Learner students. • Monitored the compliance of English Language Learner, IEP and 504 files. • Facilitated Annual Review, Evaluation and Manifestation Determination Review and Special Education Family Advisory Council Meetings. • Conducted classroom observations of General Education, Special Education and English Language Learner instructors. • Provided Special Education staff with feedback on facilitating Annual Review/Evaluation meetings; establishing partnerships with families, developing standards aligned IEP goals and creating comprehensive 504 Accommodation plans. • Designed professional development seminars for General Education, Special Education and English Language Learner instructors. Show less



NYC Department of Education

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

• NYC Mentor Teacher

  • 2011 - 2012

  Provided demonstration lessons.Lead professional development activities.Participated in a formalized peer review process as a formal evaluator.Planned and coordinated school based professional development opportunities linked to mentees individual professional development plans.Conducted strategies for identifying the professional development needs of assigned mentees.

• Reading Intervention Coordinator

  • 2010 - 2011

  Reading Intervention Coordinator (2010-2011 Academic Year)Grade Level (s)- Secondary Education21st Century School Based After-School Program Coordinator (2009-2010 Academic Year) University Neighborhood Middle School New York, NY2008-2011• Served as a liaison between the Principal, school staff, students, parents and Community Based Organizations. (’10-’11)• Incorporated intervention strategies such as guided reading, focused re-reading of short texts, vocabulary in context instruction, integrated writing activities and process reflection. (’10-’11)• Utilized reading assessment data to provide tailored and individualized instruction. (’10-’11)• Provided targeted intervention strategies using the Response to Intervention model, conferring techniques and Accountable Talk Protocol. (’10-’11)• Directly supervised staff and volunteers during extended day after-school program. (’09-’10) Show less

• After School Coordinator

  • 2009 - 2010

  21st Century School Based After-School Program Coordinator (2009-2010 Academic Year); Served as a liaison between the Principal, school staff, students, parents and Community Based Organizations.Incorporated intervention strategies such as guided reading, focused re-reading of short texts, vocabulary in context instruction, integrated writing activities and process reflection.Utilized reading assessment data to provide tailored and individualized instruction.Provided targeted intervention strategies using the Response to Intervention model, conferring techniques and Accountable Talk ProtocolDirectly supervised staff and volunteers during extended day after-school program. ('09-'10)Conducted regular visits to after-school programs to assess and troubleshoot programming, attendance and disciplinary concerns. ('09-'10)Analyzed after-school data to make necessary improvements to programs. Show less

• Assistant Principal Special Education and Supervision

  • 2008 - 2008

• Special Education Teacher

  • 2007 - 2008

  Facilitated and monitored all initial and ongoing academic evaluations to ensure the recommendations for interventions and accommodations were implemented. Incorporated the use of technology and data to drive instructional goals and practices.Collaborated with the IEP Team and school administrators in recruiting and interviewing prospective Teachers, Speech, and OT/PT candidates. Coordinated services for Special Education students, English Language Learners and students in need of speech therapy and OT/PT to ensure full compliance with federal regulations. Show less

• Special Education Coordinator

  • 2006 - 2007

  Developed and implemented academic and behavioral intervention workshops for the parents of students with disabilities.Ensured that the appropriate testing accommodations on formal and informal assessments were administered to the individual student as indicated within the IEP.Responsible for coaching, mentoring and providing professional development to all school-based service providers for the purpose of improving instructional practices as it relates to issues of discipline and academic achievement.Responsible for providing support to the administrative team on Special Education issues during NYSED and authorizer visits. Show less

• Special Education Teacher

  • 2002 - 2006

  Implemented and supervised the school-wide Sustained Silent Reading Program to promote/support the acquisition of literacy skills.Applied the Point of Entry Lesson Development Model using differentiated instruction techniques to promote effective learning experiences across the content areas.Created instructional activities and inquiry-based projects geared toward the students' annual and short-term goals as stated within their IEP.Employed positive behavioral intervention systems to support students classified as emotionally disabled. Show less