Experience

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  The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School

  • Manhattan, NY

  • Founding Master Physical Education Teacher

    • Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
    • Manhattan, NY

    Designed and implemented a comprehensive Physical Education program for Kindergarten students that is grounded in explorative, inquiry based play to expose children to basic movement concepts and a variety of sport equipment.Develop a Physical Education curriculum that has strong character development concepts around leadership, responsibility, curiosity, unity and determination.Develop a highly sophisticated assessment calendar that analyzes key concepts taught, but also serves as the baseline data for developing life-long athletes using the Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) model.

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  Harlem Village Academies

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Founding Health and Physical Education Teacher

    • Jul 2012 - Aug 2015
    • Greater New York City Area

    Teacher and Department LeadDesigned and implemented elementary and secondary education curriculum (Reading, Science, Health and Physical Education) that incorporates character education and social/emotional development into academic experiences.Collaborated with administrative, operations, academic, arts and enrichment teams to produce school-wide, engaging programs for students and families.Developed a workshop model cultural competency opportunity for students to engage in rich conversations about race, ethnicity, sexuality, religion and gender and help them find their voice and develop a world understanding of these issues.Observed and evaluated teachers with regards to comprehensive lesson planning, classroom management procedures and school culture components.Planned and organized professional development activities for content department members.

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  Berlitz México

  • Cancún Area, Mexico

  • English Language Teacher

    • 2013 - 2013
    • Cancún Area, Mexico

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  Manhattan Charter School & Manhattan Charter School 2

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Founding Health/Physical Education Teacher- Assessment Coordinator

    • Mar 2008 - Jul 2012
    • Greater New York City Area

    Developed and maintained quality relationships with state and local agencies in order to compile, evaluate and present data to school administration.Applied and received over $4000 in grants to improve movement initiatives in the academic instructional setting.Designed and implemented elementary education Health and Physical Education curriculum that incorporates character education and social/emotional development into academic experiences.Collaborated with administrative, operations, academic, arts and enrichment teams to produce school-wide, engaging programs for students and families.

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  The Little Gym International, Inc.

  • Fishkill, NY

  • Program Director

    • Aug 2005 - Mar 2008
    • Fishkill, NY

    Supervised, evaluated and trained all staff on program policies, gymnastics and dance skills, and spotting techniques.Coached children aged 4 months to 12 years in a comprehensive curriculum-based gymnastics and dance program.Choreographed gymnastics and dance routines for end of semester shows, which showcased students’ mastery of USA Gymnastics standards. Showcased students gymnastics and dance routines at semester end shows.Prepared monthly budget projections and executed marketing strategies that tripled enrollment and maintain retention of over 500 students.

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  Ten Broeck Commons

  • Lake Katrine, NY

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

    • May 2004 - Jan 2006
    • Lake Katrine, NY

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  Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury

  • Lake Katrine, NY

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapist

    • Nov 2003 - May 2004
    • Lake Katrine, NY

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  Dunkin Donuts

  • Kingston, NY

  • Night Shift Supervisor

    • May 2000 - Oct 2003
    • Kingston, NY