Teacher At Large

• Nov 2019 - Present

In this role I follow and teach lesson plans assigned by permanent teacher for students' in 9th grade through the 12th grade. I am responsible for maintaining effective classroom management strategies and applied teaching capabilities in all subject areas. This means I ensure that classroom instruction is handled according to the school's policies, goals and objectives while establishing/maintaining positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues In this role I follow and teach lesson plans assigned by permanent teacher for students' in 9th grade through the 12th grade. I am responsible for maintaining effective classroom management strategies and applied teaching capabilities in all subject areas. This means I ensure that classroom instruction is handled according to the school's policies, goals and objectives while establishing/maintaining positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues

Program Manager

• May 2019 - Oct 2019

Co-develop, plan and implement hands-on art-making workshops and community events at partnering sites; Coordinate project supply needs and deliveries while overseeing related budgets, logistics and program schedules; Develop and maintain program documentation, reporting, and participant tracking tools; Oversee the recruitment, interviewing and on-boarding of artists, subcontractors, interns, volunteers, and community liaisons; Manage collaboration and work flow among program team members and partnering program sites

Service Learning Coordinator

• Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

Coordinated service learning program for high school students while monitoring student progress toward meeting graduation requirements and goal incentives;Worked in a team to plan and implement large-scale city wide service days for youth from several CPS high schools;Encouraged student leadership through personal demonstration and task delegation;Maintained weekly and monthly reports of activities conducted with student participants;Collaborated with school and community partners to enrich student programming

Resident Teaching Artist

• Oct 2016 - Oct 2018

Led weekly workshops to successfully translate subject matter into concrete designs for the conveyance of a visual message;Utilized management skills coupled with customer service skills for increased retention of youth participants;Worked closely with Assistant Director to ensure demands are being complied with;Mobilize a team of seven volunteers to support the completion of project demands Led weekly workshops to successfully translate subject matter into concrete designs for the conveyance of a visual message;Utilized management skills coupled with customer service skills for increased retention of youth participants;Worked closely with Assistant Director to ensure demands are being complied with;Mobilize a team of seven volunteers to support the completion of project demands

Assistant Store Manager

• Jun 2016 - Oct 2018

Supported small business operations by supervising staff of eight clerks; ordering & organizing store inventory and implementing administrative systems;Accomplished staff results by communicating job expectations, monitoring and appraising job results, and enforcing policies and procedures;Maintained staff by interviewing, orienting, and training employeesSpearheaded exit interview process to improve the organization, retain employees and reduce turnover Supported small business operations by supervising staff of eight clerks; ordering & organizing store inventory and implementing administrative systems;Accomplished staff results by communicating job expectations, monitoring and appraising job results, and enforcing policies and procedures;Maintained staff by interviewing, orienting, and training employeesSpearheaded exit interview process to improve the organization, retain employees and reduce turnover

Teaching Artist

• Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

Auxiliary Program Staff

• Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

Responsible for supervising children ages 6 – 12, ensuring student safety, and adhering to established zones of supervisionFacilitated daily homework support for 3rd and 4th grade childrenSet up and break down tables and benches in the auxiliary program room each dayMonitored accurate daily attendance records and navigating attendance documents using Google suite Responsible for supervising children ages 6 – 12, ensuring student safety, and adhering to established zones of supervisionFacilitated daily homework support for 3rd and 4th grade childrenSet up and break down tables and benches in the auxiliary program room each dayMonitored accurate daily attendance records and navigating attendance documents using Google suite

Online SAT Rater

• Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

Evaluated written SAT Test responses based on scoring standard and proceduresApplied the ETS scoring rubric to each written response accurately and consistentlyParticipated in ongoing certification sessions Evaluated written SAT Test responses based on scoring standard and proceduresApplied the ETS scoring rubric to each written response accurately and consistentlyParticipated in ongoing certification sessions

Co-Founder

• Apr 2015 - Sep 2016

Chartered the development of the organization;Assisted with organization and implementation of community-based events Chartered the development of the organization;Assisted with organization and implementation of community-based events

Youth Development Specialist

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

Provided instruction to youth while establishing a nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom climate that encourages youth responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines, challenging instructional strategies, and effective classroom management techniques; Planned both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy;Developed and maintain cooperative relationships with families of program participants so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the youth in the program;

Program Counselor

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Supervised teen interns to ensure overall safety and foster self-agency through community empowerment;Assisted teen interns with the completion of project focused on Creative Activism;Organized teen interns to engage with local community members while promoting program exhibition;Facilitated skill based workshops relating to art, community engagement and/or the environment;Conducted one-on-one meetings with teen interns to support personal and programming efforts;Gathered resources and materials for teen interns, including technology, as appropriate

Guest Services Associate

• Mar 2015 - Jul 2015

Adhered to all cash handling policies and controls set forth by CCM and Director of Guest and Member Services;Promoted membership sales to meet revenue goals while maintaining thorough knowledge of CCMs reciprocity policies and membership benefits;Facilitated the opening and closing of admissions stations including resetting the environment and other related tasks as assigned;Worked closely with Partner Services team to facilitate and ensure quality group visitor experience;Participated in all staff development programs that introduce that introduce new exhibits and customer service approaches as well as ongoing education sessions

Co-Special Events Chair

• Sep 2010 - Apr 2014

Tutored 40+ high school students in an academic setting to eradicate the achievement gap in the Detroit area through ACT and college preparation strategies;Developed and implemented lesson plans and materials that met the organization's learning objectives;Coordinated campus events and visits promoting the organization's mission to nurture the students' desire to attain academic success through higher education;Facilitated group discussions to help foster academic and personal growth;Communicated program updates and events with students and parents via phone and e-mail

Information Assistant

• Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

Fulfilled the needs of University Michigan students, faculty, staff and visitors through providing accurate and timely information about campus resources, services and events;Provided service to University departments and organizations by acquainting others with the various offices and assisting in their appropriate use;Responded to multiple information inquires via intranet communication, phone, and pop-chat Fulfilled the needs of University Michigan students, faculty, staff and visitors through providing accurate and timely information about campus resources, services and events;Provided service to University departments and organizations by acquainting others with the various offices and assisting in their appropriate use;Responded to multiple information inquires via intranet communication, phone, and pop-chat

Operations Specialist

• Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

Provided customer service with a deep knowledge of the product with special attention to individual needs;Educated customers with honest feedback about products and policies that best fit their lifestyle;Trained newly hired employees with patience, skill and efficiency to uphold the company's initiatives and enhance customer experience;Operated a cash register with speed and accuracy Provided customer service with a deep knowledge of the product with special attention to individual needs;Educated customers with honest feedback about products and policies that best fit their lifestyle;Trained newly hired employees with patience, skill and efficiency to uphold the company's initiatives and enhance customer experience;Operated a cash register with speed and accuracy

Publicity Chair

• Oct 2010 - Apr 2011

Set examples of model behavior by creating a safe, welcoming and enlightening environment through increasing awareness of social and multicultural issues;Utilized social media to advertise events across the campus community resulting in an increased audience;Managed the council's bulletin board to raise awareness of various cultures and the council's mission Set examples of model behavior by creating a safe, welcoming and enlightening environment through increasing awareness of social and multicultural issues;Utilized social media to advertise events across the campus community resulting in an increased audience;Managed the council's bulletin board to raise awareness of various cultures and the council's mission