Experience

MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Educator Effectiveness Specialist: Educator Preparation

  • Dec 2019 - Present

• Educator Effectiveness Associate: PK-12

  • Jul 2019 - Nov 2019



MATCH Charter Public School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher Evaluator

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

  Evaluated first year K-8 teachers to determine if they are eligible to receive a master’s from the Sposato Graduate School of Education. Observe 23 teachers across schools in Dorchester, Hyde Park, South Boston, and Lawrence. Assess classroom culture, lesson clarity, rigor of student practice, and academic feedback. Evaluated first year K-8 teachers to determine if they are eligible to receive a master’s from the Sposato Graduate School of Education. Observe 23 teachers across schools in Dorchester, Hyde Park, South Boston, and Lawrence. Assess classroom culture, lesson clarity, rigor of student practice, and academic feedback.



Brooke Charter Schools

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

• First Grade Mentor Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

  Observed and provided targeted classroom management and instructional feedback daily. Lead observation debriefs to support new teachers in maximizing their impact. Evaluated teacher growth in implementing feedback, building classroom culture, and conveying content - resulting in teacher hires within the network. Interviewed Associate Teacher candidates and made recommendations to Director of Talent and Principal.

• First Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2018

  Created a warm and productive learning environment in a self-contained 1st grade classroom. Revised the network-wide 1st grade reading curriculum to include reading workshop, read aloud, and shared reading units that aligned with common core standards that mirrored students’ identities. Analyzed formative and summative student data in order to plan differentiated content, small group work, and individual conferences. Improved student learning as proven by exceptional growth and high scores on network tests and STEP reading assessments. Engaged families through daily communication, photo/video updates, culture potlucks, publishing parties, talent shows, and an open door policy. Implemented feedback from weekly Assistant Principal observations and debriefs and participated actively in weekly professional development sessions based on student case studies, video critiques, article discussions, and collaborative planning. Featured in Elements of Effective Instruction video series for innovation in computer science.https://vimeo.com/217049587 Show less

• Associate Teacher

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  Served as a substitute teacher for kindergarten through 5th grade classes and taught reading, writing, math, and science lessons across four 2nd grade classrooms. Worked on a team supervising after school programming, lunch, and recess. Participated in weekly trainings and coaching sessions on management and content goals with experienced mentor.



AchieveMission

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Consultant

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  Assisted consultants with client engagements by conducting interviews, analyzing data to answer driving questions, developing slide decks, and participating in client retreats. Managed client impact surveys – launched surveys, analyzed data, and reported results internally to consulting team and externally to clients. Supported thought leadership initiative by writing case studies of client success stories. Drafted sales proposals for prospective non-profits and foundations. Assisted consultants with client engagements by conducting interviews, analyzing data to answer driving questions, developing slide decks, and participating in client retreats. Managed client impact surveys – launched surveys, analyzed data, and reported results internally to consulting team and externally to clients. Supported thought leadership initiative by writing case studies of client success stories. Drafted sales proposals for prospective non-profits and foundations.



Teachers21

• Education Management

• Turnaround Leadership Academy Intern

  • Jun 2012 - May 2014

  Collaborated on a four week intensive pilot curriculum for aspiring principals training to work in level four schools. Attended and assisted at Summer Intensive program, created an internal electronic database for curriculum and assignments. Collaborated on a four week intensive pilot curriculum for aspiring principals training to work in level four schools. Attended and assisted at Summer Intensive program, created an internal electronic database for curriculum and assignments.



Massachusetts Campus Compact

• Civic and Social Organizations

• Massachusetts Campus Compact-Boston Centers for Youth and Families Collaborative Intern

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Worked to move volunteer partnership between the City of Boston and Boston’s colleges forward. Conducted interviews with students and staff at Harvard, Boston University, Northeastern, Simmons, and other colleges to gather knowledge about their partnerships with BCYF sites and explore the possibility of developing a city-wide neighborhood orientation for college students before they volunteer at the community centers. Worked to move volunteer partnership between the City of Boston and Boston’s colleges forward. Conducted interviews with students and staff at Harvard, Boston University, Northeastern, Simmons, and other colleges to gather knowledge about their partnerships with BCYF sites and explore the possibility of developing a city-wide neighborhood orientation for college students before they volunteer at the community centers.



Brandeis University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Education Program Undergraduate Departmental Representative

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  Acted as a liaison between faculty and students in the education department, organized events for majors and potential majors.

• Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - May 2013

  Researched and led alternative spring break service-learning opportunities, including conducting participant interviews and trainings, matching our interests with community needs, partnering with organizations, and managing volunteers on weeklong out of state trips.

• Course Development Independent Study Participant

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2012

  Developed a sustainable relationship between the Waltham Family School family literacy program and Brandeis University through the creation of a complete curriculum and reading list for an experiential learning course. Applied for and received funding through the Schiff Fellowship, secured a professor, and recruited and selected students. Served as Teachers Assistant for the pilot course in the Spring 2013 semester.

• Student Research Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Scheduled and ran research participants and worked with data and other organizational aspects of the lab. Attended weekly lab meetings and actively engaged in discussions about relevant articles.



Learning by Giving Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Justice and Philanthropy Experiential Learning Course Participant

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Collectively identified and researched a funding priority based on a community needs assessment, developed a request for proposals, and invited nonprofits aligning with our mission to apply. Developed a rubric and reviewed applications, conducted site visits, and made a consensus-based decision to award a $5,000 grant to a local non-profit. Acted as rotating chair- managed meetings, created a plan for further action steps, and facilitated group decisions. Collectively identified and researched a funding priority based on a community needs assessment, developed a request for proposals, and invited nonprofits aligning with our mission to apply. Developed a rubric and reviewed applications, conducted site visits, and made a consensus-based decision to award a $5,000 grant to a local non-profit. Acted as rotating chair- managed meetings, created a plan for further action steps, and facilitated group decisions.



Boston Public Schools

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

• Principal's Intern

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Recruited, welcomed, and guided families through the Read Boston reading intervention program. Participated in meetings regarding a Perkins-Clap school math partnership, strategic planning for advanced work classes, and a volunteer partnership with Nutter McClennen and Fish LLP. Met with State Representative Nick Collins, Senator Jack Heart, and Counsel Man Bill Lenahan concerning attaining a new building devoted to curriculum innovation at the Perkins. Attended the Boston Public Schools’ Principal’s meeting. Show less