Experience

Alain Locke Charter School

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  • Helped to implement and facilitate first ever grade level departmentalization• Used cross-collaboration to edit and implement curriculum and review student progress and data• Set, measured, and tracked individual student growth goals for MAP, ANET, and PARCC assessments• Utilized various technological tools to create and maintain positive relationships with parents and the community• Used Excel extensively to create individual action plans, create report cards, and track multi-year and term data



Cics Basil

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Jul 2016 - May 2017

  • Used data-based driven instruction to strengthen students’ informational text literacy• Ensured that 100% of homeroom students met individual NWEA growth literacy scores• Collaborated closely with social studies teachers across three schools to develop rigorous and student-centered curriculum• Supported students and families in their research of college prep high schools and admissions process • Used data-based driven instruction to strengthen students’ informational text literacy• Ensured that 100% of homeroom students met individual NWEA growth literacy scores• Collaborated closely with social studies teachers across three schools to develop rigorous and student-centered curriculum• Supported students and families in their research of college prep high schools and admissions process



Noble Schools

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

• Instructor

  • Nov 2015 - May 2016

  • Taught an innovative, rigorous CRS curriculum for 135 students in a program with a 100% successful 4 year college enrollment track record• Increased student ACT scores by 2.5 points using data driven instruction in a skills-focused environment• Created an intensive reading program for 11th grade scholars more than three grade levels behind • Taught an innovative, rigorous CRS curriculum for 135 students in a program with a 100% successful 4 year college enrollment track record• Increased student ACT scores by 2.5 points using data driven instruction in a skills-focused environment• Created an intensive reading program for 11th grade scholars more than three grade levels behind



Goodwill Excel Center DC

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educator

  • Oct 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Collaborated with student life coaches to create success plans for 280 adult learners, including refugees, immigrants, and other disadvantaged populations, to obtain their Core 40 High School Diploma and career certifications• Partnered with community organizations, such as Salvation Army, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Conexus, and the Indianapolis Mayor’s Office to obtain resources such as job placement, housing allocation, food assistance, and legal aid for students• Created behavior contracts for students at risk of being removed from the program, increasing student retention• Developed outreach partnerships with homeless shelters to increase public awareness of programs



Lighthouse Academies

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

• Instructor

  • Jun 2012 - Oct 2014

  • Led program development for history department: taught US, World and AP History courses• Fostered positive and collaborative relationships with parents in K-12 academic setting• Tracked Benchmark Assessment System testing to track individual student growth in College Readiness Standards as well as analyzed CRS data and growth to facilitate implementation of data driven instruction• Developed entire history curriculum: produced year-long curriculum maps, rigorous unit plans, and weekly lesson plans with measurable objectives• Collaborated department wide to implement innovative, interactive primary source activity, document-based investigations, and complex writing tasks to push scholar development• Conducted field trips and parent/student community programs, initiating general public learning experiences in order to bring in parents and encourage them to become more active in the school community



Home Again Early Childhood Education Center

• Program Assistant

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

  I run what goes on behind the scenes. I create and distribute newsletters, plan events for children to become more involved with their community, plan and promote events such as our annual Fall Festival and community Thanksgiving dinner. I also spend two days a week in the classroom educating and preparing children for their next step! I run what goes on behind the scenes. I create and distribute newsletters, plan events for children to become more involved with their community, plan and promote events such as our annual Fall Festival and community Thanksgiving dinner. I also spend two days a week in the classroom educating and preparing children for their next step!



Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids

• Archives Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Accession materials, receive and catalog donations, navigate PastPerfect, research, exhibit design and restore artworks. Accession materials, receive and catalog donations, navigate PastPerfect, research, exhibit design and restore artworks.