Experience

District of Columbia Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C
• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Commissioner

  • Jan 2023 - Present

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Dean of Students

  • Aug 2022 - Present


The Urban Leaders Fellowship

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Education policy analysis with focus on Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement(TISA) and advocacy in low-income/communities of color. Education policy analysis with focus on Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement(TISA) and advocacy in low-income/communities of color.

• Senior Administrative Officer - Cardozo Education Campus

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Perform research as well as collect and analyze data to determine best practices for positive student behavior intervention. • Oversee and participate in the management and administration of the division and department as well as coordinate work. • Prepare and administer large program budgets as well as prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. • Coordinate student mental health services between teachers, service providers and students. • Facilitate mediation meetings and restorative justice circles for both students and staff. • Lead research and development of new Student Discipline Council to help develop positive culture and climate initiatives. • Serve as school liaison to District of Columbia’s city-wide Safe Passage program. • Serve as member of Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) and assist with additional school operational logistics as needed.



National Center for Children & Families

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Program Director - Greentree Adolescent Program

  • Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Supervised all program planning, organizing, operating, and staff including the Program Manager and Development Director. • Completed performance evaluations and provided supervision for Case Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Education Coordinator and interns. • Worked closely and met regularly with team to strengthen programming and streamline processes across programs. • Built individual relationships with program staff, which included hands-on interaction with the day-to-day program staff. • Analyzed data to measure program performance and improved quality of services across all facets of program operations. • Reviewed services on an ongoing basis and developed new programs as needs emerged. • Maintained ongoing opportunities for all staff members to provide feedback on program operations, ensuring implementation of a structured residential program including behavioral intervention, life skills and recreational activities. • Assisted in coordination, supervision and implementation of services provided which include medical, psychosocial and educational services. • Provided crisis and behavior management intervention and participated in all COMAR required trainings.

• Dean of Students - J. C. Nalle Elementary School

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2018

  • Analyzed and evaluated effectiveness of program operations, developed strategies and made recommendations to improve program performance. • Developed community partnerships to help create district-wide initiatives and opportunities, increasing after school extra-curricular opportunities as well as overall student satisfaction by 55%. • Collaborated with local food-bank to create an annual Spring Break Care Package Program. • Participated on the Principal’s Leadership Team as well as the Student Support Team (SST) and conducted Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings to share data about program progress to external stakeholders. • Organized and facilitated weekly school-wide Monday Morning Meeting and Friday Closing Circle to energize scholars, set positive climate for the week; relayed important information. • Created and implemented incentive programs and rewards for perfect attendance, proper attire and impeccable character, reducing absenteeism by 45% and increased uniform compliance 29%. • Planned professional development training including selecting dates, securing training location, acquiring material & supplies, ensuring proper technology was available, and communicating with participants to ensure training success. • Established on-site family mental health in-take with community partners, increasing enrollment by 90%. • Coordinated with City Year, Living Classrooms, Alice Ferguson Foundation and other nonprofits to implement programs and projects for the scholars. • Used conflict resolution methods to mediate and assist in resolving peer-to-peer conflicts, peer-to-teacher conflicts as well as handled those with individual behavioral concerns reducing the number of suspensions by 30% during 7-year tenure. • Facilitated ‘In School Suspension’, input ‘Out of School Suspensions’ into the system, organized scholars’ suspension work packets and scheduled meeting with scholars support team to reinstate and reintegrate successfully.



Higher Achievement

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

• Achievement Coach

  • Sep 2007 - May 2008

  • Provided personal and academic support to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who live in the toughest parts of town; served as the immediate point person for at-risk youth in state of crisis. • Tracked grades for all students on assigned night/study room and personally assisted students whose grades fell below a 3.0 GPA. • Identified barriers, obstacles, or reasons for academic underachievement; developed a personalized plan to help lower-performing students perform at or above expectations. • Followed-up with students to evaluate the effectiveness of personal plans of action; conducted regular communications with students to inform them of upcoming events, opportunities, and students’ performance. • Planned and executed student activities during school breaks and weekends in order to build strong relationships that inspired and encouraged participation in the College Readiness program. • Served as a representative of Higher Achievement by maintaining a positive and consistent presence on school sites. • Planned, coordinated and participated in the program’s annual events designed to inspire and recruit new students into the program. • Collaborated effectively with parents, guardians, teachers, school administrators, and other community resources in regards to students with different issues. • Maintained excellent up-to-date student records and assist with ongoing student data collection. • Assisted with day-to-day operations and participated in special events.



Duke Ellington School of the Arts

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Admissions

  • 2004 - 2007

  • Strategically managed the admissions department as well as a staff of 8 including operations, scheduling, budgeting, & delegating. • Coordinated and facilitated the multi-step admissions process for seven artistic majors - audition, academic testing, family interview, Open House, Buddy Day and school tours. • Constructed and coordinated recruitment fairs for prospective students, increasing applicant pool by 20% and exceeding recruitment goal by 150 students. • Co-produced schools first Recruitment DVD and Brochure as well as reviewed 500+ enrollment applications annually. • Restructured application process to increase efficiency, reduce data processing time and final admission decision by 50% • Worked with the Chairmen of the seven artistic departments to identify desired students. • Developed and implemented strategic plan to increase enrollment of highly artistically talented high school students, exceeding the recruitment goal of 350 new students. • Established and maintain professional relationships with DCPS and other academic institutions, art programs and community organizations. • Created traveling recruitment showcases increasing prospective students exposure to Duke Ellington by 75%. • Collected, tracked, analyzed, and shared relevant recruitment and admissions data with internal and external stakeholders to help create innovative strategies with the goal of increasing enrollment.