Experience

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  Prince Gorges Cnty Pub Schools

  • Business And Technology Teacher

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  Prince George's County Public Schools

  • Laurel, Maryland, United States

  • Business and Technology Teacher

    • Aug 2017 - Present
    • Laurel, Maryland, United States

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  AACPS

  • Anne Arundel County Public Schools

  • College Preparatory Teacher

    • Apr 2005 - Aug 2017
    • Anne Arundel County Public Schools

    Directs the local implementation of the national AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) program. Accountable for increasing school wide performance by accelerating student learning using research based methods and providing meaningful and motivational professional learning and staff development. Acts as a catalyst for systemic reform and change within the local international public high school. Works directly with all stakeholders to implement initiatives and achieve programmatic goals.

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  Anne Arundel County Public Schools

  • Annapolis, Maryland

  • Coordinator

    • 2001 - 2005
    • Annapolis, Maryland

    Oversaw the advocacy component of a federally funded grant Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs – GEAR UP that prepared students for college through academic preparation programs and scholarships, leadership training for parents, professional development activities for educators, and college access information for students and parents.

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  Offices of Shanita Spencer, LLC

  • Omaha, Nebraska/Washington, DC

  • Lawyer/Consultant

    • 1988 - 2000
    • Omaha, Nebraska/Washington, DC

    Established independent lawyer and consultant working closely with a variety of high-profile clients.

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  Kutak Rock

  • Omaha, Nebraska

  • Associate

    • 1985 - 1988
    • Omaha, Nebraska

    Assisted as legal counsel in public finance. Responsible for drafting documents and legislation. Provided research on issues arising under the offerings as well as research on related litigation.Provided pro bono counsel on nonprofit issues.