Experience

Texas Public Charter Schools Association

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Advocacy

  • Jul 2023 - Present

• Managing Director of Advocacy

  • Apr 2022 - Present

• Senior Director of Coalitions and Community Engagement

  • Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

  Oversee the development and implementation of advocacy strategies in key regions across Texas in order to build support for high-quality public charter schools among elected officials, community leaders, and the public. Manage the Regional Directors of Advocacy Manage the communications department Manage and create tracking tools for key metrics and grants Direct a coalition of advocacy leads at charter school networks Manage the hiring of our advocacy team



YES Prep Public Schools

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

• Dean of Instruction, Literacy Specialist, AP Government Teacher, Course Facilitator, Librarian

  • 2011 - May 2021

  Manage teachers by observing, coaching, building relationships, and providing direct feedback as Dean of Instruction (over fifty-five teachers since 2013) leading to 100% of teachers agreeing to the statement: “My Dean effectively helps me manage my students' progress toward increased student academic achievement” Design and teach AP Government curriculum surpassing district target scores and course goals by 36% Conduct technical interviews (over 100) for a variety of campus… Show more Manage teachers by observing, coaching, building relationships, and providing direct feedback as Dean of Instruction (over fifty-five teachers since 2013) leading to 100% of teachers agreeing to the statement: “My Dean effectively helps me manage my students' progress toward increased student academic achievement” Design and teach AP Government curriculum surpassing district target scores and course goals by 36% Conduct technical interviews (over 100) for a variety of campus positions ensuring that top talent is selected to drive student achievement Coordinate all interview logistics and act as liaison between potential hires, school principal, and staff Facilitate professional learning to AP Government teachers across the district

• Talent Ambassador, Literacy Specialist, Reading/ Intervention Teacher

  • May 2011 - 2019

  Created school systems and structures starting in 2011 as a founding teacher and leadership team member leading to the first two graduating classes (’18 and ’19) having a 100% acceptance rate to a college or university Created a rotational class structure for students 2 years or more below grade-level in reading, resulting in 73% of students rising 2 years or more by the end of the year Managed and analyzed school-wide intervention data as Literacy Specialist to better track… Show more Created school systems and structures starting in 2011 as a founding teacher and leadership team member leading to the first two graduating classes (’18 and ’19) having a 100% acceptance rate to a college or university Created a rotational class structure for students 2 years or more below grade-level in reading, resulting in 73% of students rising 2 years or more by the end of the year Managed and analyzed school-wide intervention data as Literacy Specialist to better track student growth and develop new strategies focused closing the comprehension and fluency gap



LEE

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Policy Advisor

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  Develop advocacy plans and policy briefs that inform constituents and advocates with the goal of persuading legislatures to enact policy aligned with educational equity in schools Analyze school equity issues primarily for students of color and low-socioeconomic backgrounds by synthesizing data for meaningful dissemination to constituents Conduct research on educational issues impacting traditionally marginalized students with the goal of identifying the most relevant topics for… Show more Develop advocacy plans and policy briefs that inform constituents and advocates with the goal of persuading legislatures to enact policy aligned with educational equity in schools Analyze school equity issues primarily for students of color and low-socioeconomic backgrounds by synthesizing data for meaningful dissemination to constituents Conduct research on educational issues impacting traditionally marginalized students with the goal of identifying the most relevant topics for the organization's course of action Show less Develop advocacy plans and policy briefs that inform constituents and advocates with the goal of persuading legislatures to enact policy aligned with educational equity in schools Analyze school equity issues primarily for students of color and low-socioeconomic backgrounds by synthesizing data for meaningful dissemination to constituents Conduct research on educational issues impacting traditionally marginalized students with the goal of identifying the most relevant topics for… Show more Develop advocacy plans and policy briefs that inform constituents and advocates with the goal of persuading legislatures to enact policy aligned with educational equity in schools Analyze school equity issues primarily for students of color and low-socioeconomic backgrounds by synthesizing data for meaningful dissemination to constituents Conduct research on educational issues impacting traditionally marginalized students with the goal of identifying the most relevant topics for the organization's course of action Show less



Teach For America

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

• Content Specialist

  • Jul 2019 - May 2020

  Designed and facilitated professional development for TFA Corps Members Designed and facilitated professional development for TFA Corps Members



Alief ISD

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• GT Critical Research and Writing Teacher, 7th Grade Literature Teacher, Pre – AP Literature Teacher

  • Jul 2009 - May 2011

  Planned curriculum for three literature courses: ELA, Pre-AP ELA, GT Critical Research and Writing Achieved a 97% student proficiency rate measured by State standards Analyzed student and teacher data to formulate school-wide action plans targeting student achievement and culture as a member of the Above and Beyond Committee Planned curriculum for three literature courses: ELA, Pre-AP ELA, GT Critical Research and Writing Achieved a 97% student proficiency rate measured by State standards Analyzed student and teacher data to formulate school-wide action plans targeting student achievement and culture as a member of the Above and Beyond Committee



Teach For America

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

• Teacher

  • 2009 - 2011



Concordia Lutheran School

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

• Third Grade Learning Supervisor

  • 2008 - 2009

  Managed a third grade classroom, including individualized tutorial sessions Managed a third grade classroom, including individualized tutorial sessions



The University of Texas at San Antonio

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supplemental Instruction Leader

  • 2007 - 2008

  Conducted supplemental classes for Geology to enhance comprehension and retention for first and second year college students Conducted supplemental classes for Geology to enhance comprehension and retention for first and second year college students