Experience

UTEC

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

• Chief Program Officer

  • May 2021 - Present

• Director of Learning

  • Jul 2020 - May 2021



Phoenix Charter Academy Network

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

• Head Of School

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2020

• Director of School Culture

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  Work collaboratively as part of the leadership team to identify steps towards accomplishing school-wide goals. Lead and supervise student support team to ensure the implementation of strengths-based, clinically appropriate interventions. Oversee the support staff in the fair implementation of student handbook.

• School Social Worker

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Phoenix Charter Academy Network works with adolescents in Lawrence that have not been previously successful in traditional high schools. As a school social worker, I work with students to create a safe environment that is conducive to learning and maximizes time spent in the classroom. The support provided includes meeting students one-on-one as well as facilitating groups that empower students to become leaders and take control of their academic careers and give back to their community.



Home for Little Wanderers

• Therapeutic Mentor Intern

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Provided home-based therapeutic mentoring services for up to 5 children and youth. Created community-based and strengths-based interventions to ensure youth are successful at home, in their communities and in schools. Provided home-based therapeutic mentoring services for up to 5 children and youth. Created community-based and strengths-based interventions to ensure youth are successful at home, in their communities and in schools.



Northeastern University- Youth Development Initiative Program

• Parent Liaison/ Case Manager/ Academic Tutor

  • Jan 2009 - May 2013

  During the four years at YDIP I fulfilled several roles which involved working with parents, youth and community partners. My main role was to assist with the coordination of academic programs for youth 16 to 18 years old as well as manage a case load of six clients to meet needs outside of the program’s repertoire by completing referrals to community partners. In addition, I also mentored and tutored youth to assist them in completing the application process to higher education after high school.



Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center

• Medical Social Worker Intern

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Performed initial screenings/assessments for behavioral health services and connected patients to community resources as appropriate. Performed initial screenings/assessments for behavioral health services and connected patients to community resources as appropriate.



Congressman Jim Himes

• Constituent Services Representative

  • May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Provided assistance to CT 04 District constituents regarding Immigration, Medicare, Senior Services and Social Security. Performed community development strategies among Hispanic community in the 4th District. Provided assistance to CT 04 District constituents regarding Immigration, Medicare, Senior Services and Social Security. Performed community development strategies among Hispanic community in the 4th District.



Horizons for Homeless Children

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Playspace Actvity Leader (PAL) and Recruitment Aide

  • Sep 2006 - May 2010

  Volunteered at homeless shelters for young parents in the Boston area by engaging children in creative and educational activities. Volunteered at homeless shelters for young parents in the Boston area by engaging children in creative and educational activities.



New Bedford Juvenile Resource Center

• Office Assistant

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  Provided administrative assistance at an alternative day program for court-involved youth. Youth received academic services as well as social support and opportunities for community service. Provided administrative assistance at an alternative day program for court-involved youth. Youth received academic services as well as social support and opportunities for community service.