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TNTPDirector, Community Coalitions
May. 2023St Louis, Missouri, United States• Key contributor and navigator of complex systems for change in public education • Community organizer for social and economic change
• Analytical problem-solver focused on human-centered solutions and innovations
• Experience mobilizing community power and collective purpose into a shared agenda • Convener of community leaders to define opportunities, design, and pilot interventions tied to student outcomes
• Lead interventions in partnership with local communities, track progress towards community goals, and craft public, local action plans
University of North Carolina at CharlotteAdjunct Professor
Aug. 2020 - May. 2023
MeTEOR EducationEducation Consultant
Sep. 2017 - Apr. 2018Remote
TNTPSenior Manager
May. 2016 - May. 2023 Collaborate with large urban districts to design graduate level, alternative, accredited, and innovative teacher certification pathways for historically under-served students (For example, New York City, Charlotte, San Francisco)
Design & implement measures that will lead to a more diverse and talented workforce positioned to improve academic equity
Operate from psycho-neural principles of brain-based learning, prioritizes multiple learner modalities, and cultivates collaboration and community, often through positive interdependence
Develop tools and resources in real time to respond to needs across multiple contexts and settings
Manage multiple teams simultaneously Critically assess challenges and identify flexible, effective solutions
NWEAProfessional Development Consultant
May. 2016 - Aug. 2018 Deliver high quality training workshops to teachers, administrators and other staff who use NWEA products and services
Use data to promote k – 12 student learning by defining growth targets, differentiating instruction, and informing intervention strategies
Interpret, train, and inspire partner district teachers to use this data effectively
Use adult learning strategies and other inquiry based activities, to ensure participant engagement, understanding of content, and application of material learned to their work
Umoja Student Development CorporationLearning & Development Consultant
Jan. 2015 - Feb. 2018Chicago, Illinois Professional Development Trainer—develop and lead training sessions for principals and other stakeholders to implement district priorities.
Curriculum Editor—final checks for clarity, precision and consistent format parameters. Curriculum Writer—draft unit overviews, narratives to empower teachers before teaching. Curriculum Publisher—organize the process for finalizing curriculum materials and resources. Permissions—document source citations and coordinate permissions with a copyright lawyer.
Standards—align social-emotional learning, college readiness, and state curriculum standards.
Meritas International Family of SchoolsInstructional Designer
Nov. 2014 - Jul. 2015 Training Assessment—coordinated with multiple stakeholders across 10 locations to analyze needs and build content.
Training Communication—collaborated with SMEs and school leaders to structure courses aligned with company goals.
Course Planning—utilized organizational goals, student data, teacher evaluation data, and independent research to determine course structures.
Course Content—developed course outlines, descriptions, sequencing, and storyboards to inform the online/blended format.
Learning Outcomes—balanced objectives in a variety of formats: print, graphic, audio, narration, video, and animation technologies.
Permissions—ensured copyright permissions were obtained for all published courses.
Perspectives Charter SchoolsAssistant Principal
Jun. 2014 - Oct. 2014Chicago Strategic Planning--developed logic models to organize school priorities Instructional Leadership--curriculum development with history teachers
Culture Coach--improved classroom management
Staff Management--supervised the deans, social worker, and teachers
Data Analysis--created tools to study daily and weekly data to implement change
Professional Learning--designed weekly whole staff development sessions to improve culture
Systems & Logistics--developed effective procedures to improve discipline and attendance
Community Relations--partnered extensively with families and the community to deescalate conflict
Perspectives Charter SchoolsDean of Discipline
Jun. 2012 - Jun. 2014Chicago Accurately processed and communicated the school’s demerit and detention system
Re-imagined and changed the school’s system for tracking demerits and detentions
Analyzed data with action steps to improve discipline, attendance, and suspension
Deescalated and resolved student and parent conflicts
Designed and implemented professional learning modules
Classroom culture coach
Perspectives Charter SchoolsEnglish Teacher 9-12
Aug. 2009 - Jun. 2012Chicago Incorporated highly regarded teaching methodologies such as the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Toulmin Writing, and Teach Like a Champion techniques
Collaborated with teachers to promote literacy and build consistency
Participated in professional learning sessions to analyze data and improve methodologies
Regularly used data-driven analysis to guide instruction
Set clear and high standards for scholarly behavior through reliable systems and routines, tight transitions, engaging texts, warm/strict redirection, and strong rapport with all students
NYC Department of EducationEnglish Teacher 6-12
Jul. 2004 - Jun. 2009Brooklyn Incorporated highly regarded teaching methodologies such as the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project's Workshop Model
Collaborated with teachers to promote literacy and build consistency
Participated in professional learning sessions to analyze data and improve methodologies
Regularly used data-driven analysis to guide instruction
Set clear and high standards for scholarly behavior through reliable systems and routines, tight transitions, engaging texts, warm/strict redirection, and strong rapport with all students
Led grade level teams to create individualized interventions
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