Experience

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  KIPP North Carolina Public Schools

  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

  • Managing Director

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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  Miko Locke

  • Mint Hill, North Carolina, United States

  • Book Author

    • Mar 2020 - Present
    • Mint Hill, North Carolina, United States

    Authored and self-published The Citizen's New Leader, available on Amazon. Authored and self-published Bosom and Bones, available on Amazon.

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  KIPP NC

  • Founding Director of Post-secondary Success and Persistence for KIPP Middle School Alumni

    • Jul 2021 - Jul 2023

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  KIPP Charlotte

  • United States
  • Education Management
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Associate Director, KIPP through College

    • Jun 2014 - Jul 2021

    Responsible for administering and training educators in high school placement curriculum. Developing and maintaining relationships with students and parents through middle school and college. Supporting students through the college match process. Assisting numerous students in researching, choosing and securing attendance at magnet, private and boarding school. Connecting social media outlets to connect with alumni and parents. Coordinates workshops and events to connect students with high school and college opportunities and develop community connections. Maintaining student records in Salesforce. Assisting students and parents with the KTC college match process.

  • Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator

    • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

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  KIPP Charlotte Public Schools

  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

  • Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator

    • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Responsible for coordinating aspects of volunteer opportunities for parents and corporate partners at KIPP Charlotte. Employed a variety of communication media to reach out to parents/volunteers regarding programs, opportunities, and activities. Created and implemented criteria for volunteers to support teachers and students. Coordinated volunteer opportunities for parents and corporate volunteers. Maintained volunteer records. Developed plans and maintained connection with volunteers beyond the completions of volunteer experiences.

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  Thinking Caps

  • Mint Hill, North Carolina, United States

  • Owner/Director Thinking Caps Tutoring and Learning

    • Aug 2006 - Aug 2010
    • Mint Hill, North Carolina, United States

    Provided high quality tutoring services to students in pre-K through grade six. Responsible for strategic planning, marketing, service delivery, and day to day operations.

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  Nathaniel Hawthorne School 25

  • Rochester, New York, United States

  • Instructional Support Educator

    • Aug 1998 - May 2000
    • Rochester, New York, United States

    Responsible for school wide training for teachers in best practices to develop classroom instruction leading to positive outcomes and student mastery, showing growth in state driven scope and sequence goals and assessment. Also responsible for leading daily morning school wide motivational experiences in a whole group setting.

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  Nathaniel Hawthorne School #25

  • Rochester, New York, United States

  • Elementary School Teacher

    • Aug 1996 - Aug 1998
    • Rochester, New York, United States

    Developed and implemented instructional techniques to improve basic skills and higher order thinking skills in a Title I school. Promoted reading and writing skills through grant supported programs. Implemented a school wide mail program to encourage writing among student peers. Instrumental in developing a relationship with XEROX for volunteer support and donations.

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  ABC Head Start

  • Rochester, New York, United States

  • Lead Preschool Teacher

    • Aug 1995 - Jun 1996
    • Rochester, New York, United States

    Served as Lead Teacher of four year old children. Implemented developmentally appropriate practices for prepare children for entering public elementary school programs. Trained parents through home visits to continue providing fine and large motor skill development, alphabet recognition and other skills through parental involvement. Created a chess program to develop higher order thinking skills for students.

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  Princeton Elementary School

  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States

  • Elementary School Teacher

    • Aug 1990 - May 1995
    • Birmingham, Alabama, United States

    Responsible for teaching second grade students and implementing state standards in all subject areas, including physical education. Served as PTA Teacher Representative and lead extra curricular programs including May Day and Grandparent's Day. Awarded Teacher of the Year for Birmingham City Schools.

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  Birmingham Housing Authority

  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States

  • Program Management Office Coordinator

    • Jun 1989 - Aug 1990
    • Birmingham, Alabama, United States

    Responsible for handling employee payroll issues. Coordinated logistics of Alabama State funded Summer Food Program for disadvantaged youths. Also responsible for bookkeeping and purchasing supplies/equipment.