Contract Consultant

• 2016 - Present

A Human Relations Organization – Committed to Building Communities that are Respectful and Just for All Provide Social Justice training for youth and adults. Collaborate, prior to and during, with client to insure training meets the needs of the sessions. Provide feedback to client based on session surveys. A Human Relations Organization – Committed to Building Communities that are Respectful and Just for All Provide Social Justice training for youth and adults. Collaborate, prior to and during, with client to insure training meets the needs of the sessions. Provide feedback to client based on session surveys.

ENCORE! Connecticut

• Nov 2017 - Present

ENCORE! ConnecticutEncore!Connecticut is a four-month workforce development program tailored for seasoned corporate professionals seeking to transition their skill-sets and experience into successful professional and managerial employment in the Connecticut nonprofit sector. It is designed to leverage the student’s professional experience and prepare the individual for life in the nonprofit arena. Presently, the Encore!Connecticut program is offered in Hartford and Fairfield County. The education component of Encore!Connecticut focuses on the differences in best practices between corporate and nonprofit business management examining where practices mesh as well as differ. This process will enable you to identify the transferable skill-sets you bring to the nonprofit sector from your prior work experience. The deep immersion component of Encore!Connecticut is essential to the learning process and the job search. All classes of Encore!Connecticut are held in regional nonprofits, from small to large, with a diversity of missions. This allows the Encore Fellow to experience directly the diversity, challenges and opportunities of working in a variety of nonprofit work environments…and for the leaders of the Fairfield County and Hartford nonprofit sectors to meet and get to know you. Show less

Fellow

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

Tasked with providing a comprehensive, research-based, outcome oriented plan for improving the Bridge to College and Career, 6-12 After School Program at the 20 West Learning Center. Tasked with providing a comprehensive, research-based, outcome oriented plan for improving the Bridge to College and Career, 6-12 After School Program at the 20 West Learning Center.

Contract Consultant

• 2016 - Aug 2017

Community Supported Public Broadcasting Network Aligning thinkalong.org Learning Modules with current Common Core State Standards and other national subject area / curriculum organization standards for subject areas. Community Supported Public Broadcasting Network Aligning thinkalong.org Learning Modules with current Common Core State Standards and other national subject area / curriculum organization standards for subject areas.

Education Coordinator, Hartford Region Open Choice

• 2015 - 2016

Education Coordinator, Hartford Region Open Choice (Aug 2015-Aug 2016) Developed and delivered professional development for HROC student support staff, in-district support staff, and in-district choice liaisons. Developed and delivered youth programing, including Credit Recovery, After-School Academy, Summer Academy, Youth Empowerment Summits, and Unity Teams. Academic Coach for Choice After School Academy (CASA) & Summer Academy (2013-2015) Provided leadership and direction to the largest and longest running summer academic program in Connecticut. Developed an online, school year Credit Recovery program that worked directly with districts to build courses that match their curriculum. Instituted an online learning component to accurately assess student skill levels in CT Common Core Standards and remediate weak skill areas for both CASA and Summer Program. Altered CASA to remediate Common Core Skills in Language Arts and Math, using an online learning program and developing diagnostic assessments that create an individualized learning paths Show less

Principal

• 2009 - 2013

Principal, Hartford Journalism and Media Academy Led twenty teachers, one administrator, five staff members and twelve shared staff members in a turn-around school effort of a redesigned urban high school. Developed the design and program of a Small Learning Community, theme-based high school. Reversed reversing negative academic and climate trends of a previously under-performing urban population. Instituted and led a continuous improvement culture which permeated every aspect of the school. Increased Overall School Index by 7.6 points in 3 years. Achieved highest gain in CAPT Scores (Writing +21.2, Reading +7.9). Only non-magnet school to improve continually since redesign. Only redesigned school to move their scores positively for each of three consecutive years. Managed $4mil+ budget Made all personnel decisions Developed innovative partnerships to provide unique learning experiences, workforce training, and internships for students Show less

Instructor – 8th Grade Language Arts

• 2008 - 2009

Assistant Principal

• 2005 - 2008

Seventh Grade Assistant Principal – Bear Lakes Middle School, West Palm Beach, FL (2006-2008) Sixth Grade Assistant Principal – Carver Middle School, Delray Beach, FL (2005-2006) Provided overall student supervision for 270-340 students. Supervised all aspects of annual State testing coordination for 1150 students. Received School Administrator Performance Bonus for improving 71% of the lowest 25% of students FCAT scores (2006). Achieved this by focusing in on one specific high leverage area and persistently following up on improving it. Oversaw International Baccalaureate Program, a curriculum structured used by secondary schools around the world (2006). Show less

English Instructor

• 1995 - 2005

Instructor – English I, II, Newspaper Journalism II & III, (regular) V-VIII (honors) Credit Lab Instructor, (Community/Night School) English I – IV, 2001 – 2005 Instructor – English I, II, Newspaper Journalism II & III, (regular) V-VIII (honors) Credit Lab Instructor, (Community/Night School) English I – IV, 2001 – 2005

Tutor – Center for Personalized Instruction

• 1997 - 2001

Assisted students with Reading, Writing, English, ESOL, and CLAST Preparation. Assisted students with Reading, Writing, English, ESOL, and CLAST Preparation.

Instructor – International Baccalaureate Program, Middle Years Program

• 1995 - 1999

City of Riviera Beach Summer Camp Program July 1997 English / Reading instructor City of Riviera Beach Summer Camp Program July 1997 English / Reading instructor