Experience

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  Dr. MC's Self-Care Cabaret

  • Saugus, Massachusetts, United States

  • Founder & CEO

    • Apr 2019 - Present
    • Saugus, Massachusetts, United States

    • Develop and lead professional development workshops on critical mental health and well-being topics for education, healthcare, hospitality, human services, and helping professionals, totaling 300+ presentations to date.• Host and produce biweekly podcast on authentic, foundational self-care, reaching 3,000 downloads and 30+ countries in less than two years.• Create topical content across social media platforms for 2,800+ followers.• Contribute to various written publications, including blog posts, online articles, and educational textbooks.

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  Various

  • Professional Speaker

    • May 2013 - Present

    • Develop and present high-quality presentations, workshops, keynote speeches, and more to various schools and organizations across the region and nation.• Full list of speaking engagement available upon request

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  Melrose Public Schools

  • Melrose, Massachusetts

  • Out-of-District/Elementary School Special Education Coordinator

    • Aug 2019 - Present
    • Melrose, Massachusetts

    • Manage caseloads and individuals progress of 60+ students in a range of public and private special education placements and 40+ students receiving in-district special education services.• Supervise and evaluate a team of special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.• Serve as primary point of contact among families, advocates, state agencies, collaterals, and placements, ensuring compliance with all regulations.

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  Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools

  • Wakefield, MA

  • Director of Member Assistance and Development

    • Feb 2014 - Aug 2019
    • Wakefield, MA

    • Analyzed and communicated ongoing education trends for member schools.• Successfully implemented digital tools to optimize educator performance and student outcomes, including MAAPS University and longitudinal studies.• Hosted professional development workshops on program procedures, licensure, regulations, and best practices for educators and paraprofessionals.

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  Beacon High School (Walker Beacon)

  • Watertown, MA

  • Guidance Coordinator

    • Jun 2011 - Jan 2014
    • Watertown, MA

    • Developed IEP goals and transition plans for students with emotional, psychiatric, and learning support needs, guiding post-secondary planning.

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  Melrose Public Schools

  • METCO Assistant to the Director

    • Sep 2007 - Jun 2011

    • Through Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) program, recruited Boston-based students to attend integrated public school and supported district’s strategic planning.

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  Starbucks Coffee Company

  • Barista

    • Aug 2008 - Sep 2009

    • Provided excellent customer service to the patrons of Starbucks and crafted delicious beverages.

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  Merrimack Repertory Theatre

  • Lowell, MA

  • Box Office Manager

    • Nov 2005 - Apr 2007
    • Lowell, MA

    • Provided services to annual attendance of over 40,000 patrons.• Led, supervised, hired, trained, and scheduled Box Office Staff. • Reconciled and reported earned revenue statistics of $1.3M+ per year.

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  Lord & Taylor

  • Fine Jewelry Specialist

    • 2003 - 2005

    • Exceed all sales goals and expectations set forth by the company by consistently being the Regional Top Selling Associate.• Exhibit outstanding customer service skills achieved through enhanced product knowledge, selling standards and state of the art technology.• Exemplify highest loss prevention procedures to maintain security of inventory and achieve maximum profit.