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Coins For CollegeChief Information Officer
Feb. 2022Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesCoins for College is the great equalizer that aims to close the equity gap by bringing together strategic supports required to ensure all students have access to higher education, and to reward teachers for helping students succeed. Our approach integrates career and college readiness with cutting edge digital currency and technology, thereby providing enormous potential for families to reimagine their child’s future. The digital hive is a relationship centered digital community platform that integrates real people working together engaging students in developing their knowledge and skills, exploring college and career options, providing targeted supports and rewarding hard work with digital currency. Tuition Coins are utility tokens that companies and/or individuals can purchase to support a students’ journey to college. Tuition Coins also compensate educators for proof of work for assessments and content they contribute to the Coins for College platform. When philanthropists, corporations, friends, and family purchase Tuition Coins as a gift to students or for their own personal portfolio, they are investing in educators, students, and the future workforce. Our goal is simple, remove the mental, financial, and academic barriers to college for all students.
Word BeaconFounder
Oct. 2020Greater Boston AreaWith my extensive knowledge in the educational sector and my training in the art of persuasive writing I can write content to educate rather than just market. I create consistent, high-quality content that does more than just accent features, but amplify the benefits that solve problems. Copywriting is a conversation. It’s an opportunity to connect with your customers. Today’s consumers are thirsty for information and they know how to find it. My job is to help them find you, and to write content that answers their questions and persuades them to action.
itslearning incPedagogical Advisor
Feb. 2019 - Nov. 2019Newton, MassachusettsAs senior project manager, I work with districts as they implement their learning management system. I take an implementation from the planning stages into full blown usage by all stakeholders district wide. In my position at itslearning, I also lead various professional development sessions from basic usage of the platform to pedagogical best practices and change management.
Carbon Lehigh Intermediate UnitEducational Consultant
Oct. 2017 - Feb. 2019Schnecksville, PA• Provide professional development training and technical assistance to support local school districts, charter schools and CIU 20 in meeting the requirements of NCLB and IDEA to improve teaching and learning for all students
• Provide training and technical assistance for LEAs, agencies and parents involved in statewide special education initiatives, or as required by federal and state regulations, or to meet local needs, in the form of guided practice and evaluation of interventions. • Facilitate training and technical assistance in the area of curriculum adaptations, Progress Monitoring, PA Academic Standards, PSSA/PASA, Assessment Anchors, and meeting the requirements of AYP under NCLB. • Assist school districts and agencies in developing expertise related to inclusionary practices in school-age programs utilizing standards-based instruction and effective practices, to accommodate students with special needs and students with diverse backgrounds. • Facilitate training and technical assistance for LEAs by integrating research-based strategies into practice.
• Participate in PDE sponsored training sessions and planning meetings; implement and disseminate related materials and information. • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, No Child Left Behind Act, Chapters 4,14,15,16 of the School Code and an understanding of how these impact the provision of special education services.
• Lead facilitator for SWPBIS implementation/ training. • Certified DIBELS Mentor trainer and certified regional LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) trainer. Certified SWPBIS Facilitator, SWIS/CICO certified
Governor Mifflin School DistrictLearning Support Teacher
Jan. 2016 - Sep. 2017Brecknock ElementaryMy daily responsibilities include evaluating, formulating, implementing and tracking performance of IEP’s. My experience includes extensive writing and implementation of Individualized Education Plans. In addition I have an understanding of various baseline assessments and progress monitoring tools. I believe that reflection is crucial to overall student success. Evaluating student data and reflecting upon the extent to which learning goals were met using data points and aim lines provides the information necessary to make adjustments that target instructional needs which lead to student growth. 1.) Adapt grade-level state curriculum to meet the needs os students with significant intellectual disabilities
2.) Monitor student performance toward IEP goals and report progress to parents
3.) Design developmentally appropriate lessons to address IEP goals and support student learning in inclusive environments
4.) Schedule and facilitate IEP/ Parent meetings
5.)Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
6.) Provide assistance in general education classrooms with instructional strategies and student behaviors
Northampton Area School DistrictLanguage Arts Curriculum Supervisor
Aug. 2010 - Jul. 2014Northhampton, PAI provide leadership and assistance to the executive staff, the administrative team, and the instructional staff in developing the Reading/Language Arts instructional programs, facilitating and developing staff development, evaluating employee performance, evaluating program value, and developing unified curriculum for the District. 1. Coordinate Reading/Language Arts curriculum activities and foster a creative and supportive environment for curriculum development, innovation, and professional growth; 2. Oversee and coordinate the meeting and curriculum development activities of the District's various reading/language arts task forces, to include providing technical support as a resource for the chairperson and to provide the focus for task force operations; 3. Provide professional development training for District personnel within his/her area(s) of expertise as part of the District's annual professional development program; 4. Keep abreast of new developments in Reading/Language Arts curriculum and evaluation through reading, conferences, and other means of gathering training and knowledge. Disseminate information to members of the administrative and instructional staffs on a regular basis including conducting staff development seminars and lessons for the benefit of District employees; 5. Write, implement, and evaluate grants and special projects to include the development of such projects that are possible through state or federal legislation, local or cooperative partnerships, and/or grants. 6. Certified trainer: DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills), LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), Reading Recovery
Additional training in: HWT (Handwriting Without Tears), Reading Apprenticeship, Study Island, Writing Coach, Common Core Standards, Touch Math, H.E.A.T, Teachscape
Xenia Community Schools / Wilmington SchoolsTeacher (Special Education, Reading, Kindergarten, etc.)
Aug. 2002 - Jul. 2010Xenia, Ohio• Organized a variety of literacy events encouraging community & family involvement
• Coordinated all facets of event planning including logistics, time-line, finance, fund raising, publicity, media, entertainment, resources, personnel, and evaluation
• Accelerated student learning by identifying student needs, evaluating student progress, and structuring interventions targeting needs
• Collaborated with teachers and support staff in providing interventions on a variety of levels
• Established building literacy needs and created action plans
Simon Property GroupMarketing Director
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2001Responsible for developing and executing multifaceted marketing plan, programs, and events specific to building community loyalty, enhancing company image, and increasing company revenue. Managed internal and external financial reporting, budget preparation and analysis, forecasting, and implementation of national brand campaigns partnering with international companies (Pepsi, Nascar, etc.) to enhance marketplace exposure and maximize profitability. Manage media relations and maximize positive media opportunities.
Oversaw content and design development of all Mall publications such as newsletters, press releases, email announcements, videos, photos, etc. Coordinated advertising materials including: newspaper ads, tabloids, brochures, mall magazine, cash back postcards, and TV and radio mixed media buys. Developed and organized special events including Seventeen Fashion Show, cars shows, sports talk radio shows, sidewalk sales, Santa's arrival, parades, etc.
CVS HealthStore Manager. Corporate Trainer
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 1999Massachusettes & OhioResponsible for design, preparation and facilitation of training for employees.Developed training course and instructional materials for transitions and procedures with the buyout of Revco. Scheduled one-on-one training, group presentations and district-wide sessions.Broadened my knowledge of pharmaceuticals and third party billing.Participated in new store openings and resets statewide. Maintained inventory, ordering, scheduling and overall operating budget for store. Conducted collaborative partnerships with business owners to obtain feedback on promotions and to present alternative proposals. Improved appeal to overall consumers
Thomson NewspapersMarketing Director
Jan. 1996 - Dec. 1997Responsible for identifying and implementing sales strategies to target agencies and advertisers, thereby growing advertising revenue. Managed and tracked projects in order to ensure a sustainable rate policy. Created various ad campaigns and designs for local businesses. Administered the development and maintenance of the department database; created and launched new products and programs, and organized a customer service program to follow-up with readers.
The Richard E. Jacobs GroupAssistant Mall Manager / Marketing Director
Jan. 1992 - Dec. 1995Louisville, Kentucky AreaResponsible for Coordinating research activities for center (customer studies, trade area demographics, customized research) Translated customer and market data into measurable revenue generating strategies which increased overall annual photo sales by 88% Developed appropriate measurement tools to monitor the effectiveness and overall success of various marketing efforts. Created, monitored and implemented annual $325,000 marketing center budget
Conceptualized, collaborated and coordinated various events (Seventeen fashion show, National Sports Talk Radio, Kentucky Derby Charity Event, Santa Parade, Polar Express Event, Family Literacy Night with National authors, etc.) Received national MAXI award for design and implementation of community non-profit outreach project – “Books on Tape for the Kentucky Children’s School for the Blind”
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