Experience

Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls

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

• Dean of Academics

  • Jul 2020 - Mar 2022

  St. Louis City County, Missouri, United States Spearheaded academic program; Identified and invested school community in yearly academic goals by strategically designing impactful initiatives engaging all stakeholders • Provided strategic vision and administrative direction for 16 educators ensuring the implementation of high-quality instruction via the facilitation of cross-curricular weekly data meetings, classroom observations of 18 courses, focused feedback and follow-up coaching sessions >> Facilitated weekly… Show more Spearheaded academic program; Identified and invested school community in yearly academic goals by strategically designing impactful initiatives engaging all stakeholders • Provided strategic vision and administrative direction for 16 educators ensuring the implementation of high-quality instruction via the facilitation of cross-curricular weekly data meetings, classroom observations of 18 courses, focused feedback and follow-up coaching sessions >> Facilitated weekly high-impact coaching sessions resulted in 7 teachers demonstrating advanced proficiency after implementing targeted instructional strategies thus increasing student engagement and formative assessment results by 25% • Analyzed data from 7 school-wide standardized tests, mid & end of unit assessments for 6 ELA courses, identified critical intervention need, devised a plan of implementation and monitored progress >> Advocated for 2021-2022 elective ACT prep course in response to low student performance; identified course elements and developed partnership with St. Louis Public Library and Gale Courses impacting 16 juniors and seniors • Contributed to strategic planning that encompassed student culture, academics, parent engagement and recruitment >> Developed interventions and achievement incentives to deepen investment and motivate 2020-2021 virtual and hybrid students to excel on progress monitoring assessment resulting in 92% test completion and 33 scholars surpassing score goals Show less



Saint Louis Public Schools

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

• Grade Level Department Chair

  • Jul 2018 - Feb 2022

  Served as liaison between grade-level educators and building principal providing team both academic and administrative support • Shaped and managed a proactive, unified, and efficient team; solved problems honoring both teachers’ and building-level needs which yielded 100% employee retention • Developed school-wide cross curricular literacy instructional systems to support ELA intervention efforts to strengthen students’ reading skills. Collective efforts resulted in 6th and… Show more Served as liaison between grade-level educators and building principal providing team both academic and administrative support • Shaped and managed a proactive, unified, and efficient team; solved problems honoring both teachers’ and building-level needs which yielded 100% employee retention • Developed school-wide cross curricular literacy instructional systems to support ELA intervention efforts to strengthen students’ reading skills. Collective efforts resulted in 6th and 7th grade class averages of 0.9 - 1.6 years of reading growth as measured by the STAR Reading Growth Assessment

• District Curriculum Writer

  • Feb 2018 - Jul 2020

  Designed middle school Project-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum for St. Louis Public School Summer Learning Experience • Designed and facilitated professional development sessions teaching middle & high school teachers effective novel-based curriculum planning strategies • Created culturally responsive 4-week ELA unit aligned with the Missouri State Learning Standards that was implemented in all St. Louis Public middle schools • Trained district teachers how to effective rollout… Show more Designed middle school Project-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum for St. Louis Public School Summer Learning Experience • Designed and facilitated professional development sessions teaching middle & high school teachers effective novel-based curriculum planning strategies • Created culturally responsive 4-week ELA unit aligned with the Missouri State Learning Standards that was implemented in all St. Louis Public middle schools • Trained district teachers how to effective rollout unit, progress monitor and implement project-based learning systems

• Middle School English Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2020

  St. Louis, MO Designed and executed culturally relevant and highly engaging instruction to support classrooms comprised of varied skill levels and learning styles • Differentiated instruction and materials using the Mastery Learning Model resulting in an average of 85% mastery of each district power standard • Facilitated bi-weekly small-group reading intervention using Guided Reading and Words Their Way strategies; 37 of 41 participants demonstrated reading growth as measured by the STAR Reading… Show more Designed and executed culturally relevant and highly engaging instruction to support classrooms comprised of varied skill levels and learning styles • Differentiated instruction and materials using the Mastery Learning Model resulting in an average of 85% mastery of each district power standard • Facilitated bi-weekly small-group reading intervention using Guided Reading and Words Their Way strategies; 37 of 41 participants demonstrated reading growth as measured by the STAR Reading Growth Assessment



The Opportunity Trust

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accelerate Fellow

  • Sep 2020 - May 2021

  The Accelerate fellowship aims to accelerate leaders’ development and progress towards professional goals in an effort to deepen the impact of the St. Louis education landscape • Examined professional strengths, weaknesses and goals with executive coach and devised an accelerated plan to leverage strengths and refine skills to facilitate initiatives aimed at increasing student achievement and strengthen school culture >> Developed and implemented customized PLC model to… Show more The Accelerate fellowship aims to accelerate leaders’ development and progress towards professional goals in an effort to deepen the impact of the St. Louis education landscape • Examined professional strengths, weaknesses and goals with executive coach and devised an accelerated plan to leverage strengths and refine skills to facilitate initiatives aimed at increasing student achievement and strengthen school culture >> Developed and implemented customized PLC model to strengthen and support data-driven instruction >> Designed scaffolded 4-year standard-based grading rollout >> Researched and selected high impact curriculum and developed implementation plan for team >> Refined coaching strategies and systems Show less



The Opportunity Trust

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Catalyst Fellow

  • Oct 2019 - May 2020

  The Catalyst Fellowship is comprised of educators and entrepreneurs forging the next frontier of learning environments in St. Louis committed to understanding the needs and hopes of our students, looking broadly for inspiration, and developing a blueprint for the future impactful projects • Developed and pitched a charter school model aimed at investing youth in global citizenship and cross-cultural social justice. >> Awarded 4k grant to design and facilitate a pilot stemmed… Show more The Catalyst Fellowship is comprised of educators and entrepreneurs forging the next frontier of learning environments in St. Louis committed to understanding the needs and hopes of our students, looking broadly for inspiration, and developing a blueprint for the future impactful projects • Developed and pitched a charter school model aimed at investing youth in global citizenship and cross-cultural social justice. >> Awarded 4k grant to design and facilitate a pilot stemmed from the most challenging aspect of the school design- implementation halted by Covid-19 Show less



St. Louis Teacher Residency

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resident Mentor Teacher

  • Jul 2019 - May 2020

  St. Louis City County, Missouri, United States Equipped first year resident teachers to meet licensure requirements by providing co-teaching and coaching support • Modeled high quality instructional practices and classroom management strategies; Conducted live and 1:1 coaching sessions to accelerate teachers’ development resulting in 2 residents receiving recommendation for provisional teaching license • Crafted sustainable behavior, instruction and data collection systems with resident teachers to support the transitions from… Show more Equipped first year resident teachers to meet licensure requirements by providing co-teaching and coaching support • Modeled high quality instructional practices and classroom management strategies; Conducted live and 1:1 coaching sessions to accelerate teachers’ development resulting in 2 residents receiving recommendation for provisional teaching license • Crafted sustainable behavior, instruction and data collection systems with resident teachers to support the transitions from resident to lead teacher; both instructors received satisfactory year-1 evaluations as assessed by their administration and offered contract extensions Show less



Teach For America

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

• Aspiring Leaders Fellow

  • Sep 2018 - May 2019

  The Aspiring Leaders Fellowship is an accelerated leadership development program providing an in-depth examination of educational theory, student access, academic/personal growth and social/political consciousness • Conducted observational learning walks through national Schools to Learn From to note and adopt elements of impactful leadership models, operational systems, instructional strategies, and strong student culture • Engaged in training that increased social/policial… Show more The Aspiring Leaders Fellowship is an accelerated leadership development program providing an in-depth examination of educational theory, student access, academic/personal growth and social/political consciousness • Conducted observational learning walks through national Schools to Learn From to note and adopt elements of impactful leadership models, operational systems, instructional strategies, and strong student culture • Engaged in training that increased social/policial consciousness • Conducted observational visits to schools throughout the region to gain best practices • Analyzed instructional and leadership models and the effect it has on school culture • Observed operations systems and routines to learn habits of efficiency Show less



Academy of Entrepreneurship Middle

• Reading Intervenionist

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  Led reading intervention small group sessions to build students' confidence and foundational reading skills • Implemented interventions that targeted phonological awareness and spelling development using SIPPS literacy foundational skills program



St. Louis Public Schools

• Interim Assessment Team Member

  • Jul 2017 - May 2018

  Worked to ensure alignment between assessments, curriculum, and Missouri State Learning Standards. • Internalized Missouri State Learning Standards • Reviewed curriculum plans for the presence of state learning standards • Analyzed assessments administered throughout the year to identify appropriate benchmarks • Offered recommendations on how to improve assessment alignment



Talking Pictures

• Bahrain
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

  Kingdom of Bahrain Managed budget, staffing, planning and execution of large-scale international video production projects • Initiated and cultivated new business relationships to grow company portfolio generating 100k+ in revenue • Hired, directed and supervised expansive international production team per project; completed each on time and under budget



iMachines  Apple Premium Reseller

• Bahrain
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

  Kingdom of Bahrain Developed marketing campaigns supporting the launch and growth of an Apple certified service center and two Middle Eastern premium stores. • Conceptualized innovative marketing promotions and tested plans; directed retail, marketing and design team through implementation expanding customer base to include a wider demographic; Formula-1 promotion deemed highest revenue generating Apple initiative in Bahrain as assessed by Apple international headquarters • Built and maintained a complete… Show more Developed marketing campaigns supporting the launch and growth of an Apple certified service center and two Middle Eastern premium stores. • Conceptualized innovative marketing promotions and tested plans; directed retail, marketing and design team through implementation expanding customer base to include a wider demographic; Formula-1 promotion deemed highest revenue generating Apple initiative in Bahrain as assessed by Apple international headquarters • Built and maintained a complete project schedule visible to management and key stakeholders that drove projects through to completion Show less



University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Off-site Regional Recruiter

  • Jul 2010 - May 2013

  Chicago, IL Led regional team of 3 recruiters; Designed and implemented region-wide branding and recruitment strategies for new markets • Represent institution at high schools, college fairs, community colleges, and events to attract high-performing and diverse students; exceeded recruitment projection in 3 territories • Guided students, families and school counselors through extensive admissions and financial aid processes