Product Strategy and Business Development

• Sep 2023 - Present

• Working with founders to develop go-to-market strategy using background in education • Cleaning and maintaining data in Airtable, writing Javascript automations to streamline client interactions and ensure consistent and timely communication • Establishing and nurturing relationships with key players in industry and securing high-impact partnerships that expand market reach --> Over 500% increase in event enrollment within first 2 months • Working with founders to develop go-to-market strategy using background in education • Cleaning and maintaining data in Airtable, writing Javascript automations to streamline client interactions and ensure consistent and timely communication • Establishing and nurturing relationships with key players in industry and securing high-impact partnerships that expand market reach --> Over 500% increase in event enrollment within first 2 months

Project Manager

• Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

• Managed project lifecycle for PsychUp (gamified psychometric testing), from project initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closing using tools including Airtable, Clickup, and Figjam. • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams including educators, psychologists, and software developers to ensure seamless integration of psychometric testing tools into the edtech platform. • Facilitated transparent and effective communication with key stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and students, to gather feedback and insights that informed continuous improvement of the edtech platform. Show less

Teacher and Team Lead

• Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

• Led the Business and Economics department, including budgeting, curriculum pacing, and measurement of learning outcomes • Taught Business and Economics to students aged 14-18 (IGCSE and IBDP curricula) • Served as project manager for implementation of Canvas learning management system, including development of timeline for deliverables, training of team members, and conducting regular check-ins to ensure milestones were met ahead of project timeline • Analyzed assessment data and presented to senior leadership recommendations for differentiated learning • Collaborated across academic departments and business functions to meet organizational objectives in delivery of education Show less

MBM Programme Representative

• Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

As an elected programme representative for the MSc Business and Management, my responsibilities include:• Collecting student feedback• Communicating feedback to programme directors in Student-Staff Liaison Committee meetings, and working toward solutions• Reporting back to students about outcomesThis role allows me to utilize several of my talents, including:• Active listening• Public speaking• Data summarizing• Diplomacy and tact• Collaborative problem solving Show less

MSc Business and Management Student

• Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

Co-Founder and Director of Communications

• Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

https://www.strathunion.com/clubs-socs/societies/soc/svbns/ - Winner of the Gold Society of the Year Award, 2021 - The Strathclyde Virtual Business Networking Society is the first networking society of its kind at the Strathclyde Business School. SVBNS seeks to aid in the personal development of its members by hosting events where students see business theory put into practice. We created the society to provide a platform for students to develop networking skills in a virtual environment. https://www.strathunion.com/clubs-socs/societies/soc/svbns/ - Winner of the Gold Society of the Year Award, 2021 - The Strathclyde Virtual Business Networking Society is the first networking society of its kind at the Strathclyde Business School. SVBNS seeks to aid in the personal development of its members by hosting events where students see business theory put into practice. We created the society to provide a platform for students to develop networking skills in a virtual environment.

Teacher of English Language and Literature

• Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

• Wrote a proposal for restructuring English classes, which was subsequently adopted and implemented in the Secondary school • Assisted the English department head in the redesign of assessments, leading to an increase in average external exam scores • Taught IB MYP English Language and Literature (Grades 6 - 8) and IB DP English A Language and Literature • Supervised the DP Extended Essay, MYP Community Project • Served as faculty advisor for the English Creative Writing Club • Wrote a proposal for restructuring English classes, which was subsequently adopted and implemented in the Secondary school • Assisted the English department head in the redesign of assessments, leading to an increase in average external exam scores • Taught IB MYP English Language and Literature (Grades 6 - 8) and IB DP English A Language and Literature • Supervised the DP Extended Essay, MYP Community Project • Served as faculty advisor for the English Creative Writing Club

Teacher and Team Lead

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

• Department leader for English Language Acquisition, the largest faculty in the Secondary school. • Managed change as the high school underwent a curriculum transition to the IB MYP • Delivered training on the MYP framework to 22 teachers over the course of a year in preparation for our authorization visit, which resulted in a successful authorization. • Collaborated with school management to align assessments across the various levels of English and conducted classroom observations to gather feedback after launch This experience allowed me to develop my professional and interpersonal skills as a Teacher-Administrator. Show less

Fulbright Scholar

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

Selected from over 4,400 applicants as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Grantee and relocated to Taitung, Taiwan. Taught English as a Foreign Language alongside a Taiwanese co-teacher to students aged 8-13. Served as a cultural ambassador and participated in Fulbright-hosted events and Ministry of Foreign Affairs activities. Selected from over 4,400 applicants as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Grantee and relocated to Taitung, Taiwan. Taught English as a Foreign Language alongside a Taiwanese co-teacher to students aged 8-13. Served as a cultural ambassador and participated in Fulbright-hosted events and Ministry of Foreign Affairs activities.

Teacher of English and Social Sciences

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

My first year at New Frontiers was my first year as a professional educator. I taught 5th grade English and Language Arts to the entire 5th grade, collaborating with my grade-level subject teachers on cross-curricular planning and differentiated lesson plans designed to reach General Education, Special Education, and English Language Learners. My second year at New Frontiers was as a member of the Middle School, where I taught Social Studies and Earth Science for 6th grade. Most of my students were those I had the previous year, and I enjoyed being able to teach them while they also taught me how to be a better educator. Show less

Teach for America Corps Member

• Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

Selected as part of a cohort with just a 14% acceptance rate. As a San Antonio corps member, I was responsible for attending ongoing professional development, creating a vision for my classroom, and producing both qualitative and quantitative growth results of my students. On a daily basis, I personally created lesson plans that served a diverse population of students that included general ed, special ed, and English Language Learners. Selected as part of a cohort with just a 14% acceptance rate. As a San Antonio corps member, I was responsible for attending ongoing professional development, creating a vision for my classroom, and producing both qualitative and quantitative growth results of my students. On a daily basis, I personally created lesson plans that served a diverse population of students that included general ed, special ed, and English Language Learners.

Scheduling and Field Assistant

• Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

Duties performed ranged from front desk management to assisting in the finance department. Using online databases such as NGP and TexasVAN, I dealt with the data input of voters, donors, volunteers, and organizations. When necessary, I made recruitment calls to volunteers. As assistant to the campaign scheduler, I organized and maintained scheduled events for the Senator and liaised with organizations on her behalf. Duties performed ranged from front desk management to assisting in the finance department. Using online databases such as NGP and TexasVAN, I dealt with the data input of voters, donors, volunteers, and organizations. When necessary, I made recruitment calls to volunteers. As assistant to the campaign scheduler, I organized and maintained scheduled events for the Senator and liaised with organizations on her behalf.

Political Science Research Assistant

• Aug 2012 - May 2013

As a student researcher, I assisted students with the use of IBM SPSS Statistics software. I also worked with professors to help them research information for their upcoming books and publications. As a student researcher, I assisted students with the use of IBM SPSS Statistics software. I also worked with professors to help them research information for their upcoming books and publications.

Administrative Intern

• Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

This internship position in the Division of Aircraft Engineering allowed me sole responsibility over the cataloging of aircraft maintenance tools in a specialized database. This internship position in the Division of Aircraft Engineering allowed me sole responsibility over the cataloging of aircraft maintenance tools in a specialized database.

Assistant English Teacher

• Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

As a student intern in the Language Department, I assisted with teaching English to Egyptian nationals. I was responsible for developing class materials, lesson plans, and occasional classroom teaching. As a student intern in the Language Department, I assisted with teaching English to Egyptian nationals. I was responsible for developing class materials, lesson plans, and occasional classroom teaching.