Analyze the educational needs of schools and develop tailored solutions to address challenges and improve teachers' instructional practices, student outcomes, and organizational effectiveness
Lead workshops, training sessions, and professional development for educators and administrators to ensure the implementation of educational programs is effective and meeting organizational objectives
Drive continuous improvement in teacher practice using an evidence-based coaching cycle
Foster strong relationships with educational leaders, administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals, deliverables and timelines across 11 projects.
Assistant Principal
Ascend Public Charter School
Brooklyn, NY
10.2023 - 06.2024
Drive continuous improvement in teacher practice using an evidence-based coaching cycle
Facilitate professional development workshops for teachers focusing on topics such as best practices in instruction, assessment techniques and classroom management strategies
Analyze data from standardized tests to identify trends in student performance and make recommendations for improvement
Assist in developing and implementing school policies, procedures and educational programs
Instructional Content Team Leader
KIPP:NYC
New York, NY
07.2021 - 06.2023
Planned and led professional development programs for Associate and Lead Teachers
Facilitated deliberate practice workshops and provided constructive feedback to improve teachers' instructional practices and teaching skills
Led weekly planning meetings to successfully implement Common Core-aligned math curriculum and differentiation
Facilitated data meetings to appropriately adjust instructional practice and curriculum implementations
Served as liaison between the Grade team, Leadership and the Regional team to problem solve and improve the scope and sequence for the math curriculum
Created and shared exemplar teaching materials to model rigorous instruction and share best practices
Lead Teacher
KIPP Star Harlem College Prep Elementary School
New York, NY
09.2019 - 06.2023
Created daily lesson plans and implemented Common Core-aligned curriculum
Adapted and differentiated the curriculum to support English Language Learners and students on Individual Education Plans
Worked alongside Co-Teacher to effectively differentiate instruction, parallel teach and pull strategic small groups
Administered formative and summative assessments, and closely monitored student data to inform and adjust instructional practice
Collaborated with families to support students’ learning and well-being
Executed weekly SEL lessons to support students' social and emotional needs
Lead Teacher
KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary
Lynn, MA
08.2017 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher, K-12
North Shore School District
Nassau, NY
09.2016 - 06.2017
Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teachers
Educated students in various subjects to provide a seamless transition during absences of the lead teachers
Enforced consistent classroom management and routines
Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences
School Programs Intern
Whitney Museum of American Art
New York, NY
09.2016 - 02.2017
Instructed and led groups in various art-making activities at the Whitney Museum
Led discussions among groups of students and adults to help facilitate learning about the exhibitions and collections on display at the Whitney Museum
Assisted the museum educators with the development of new lessons, lesson preparation and the set-up and clean-up of the Artspace
Assisted with special programs and events
Student Teacher
Venable Elementary School
Charlottesville, VA
08.2015 - 12.2015
Created engaging daily lesson plans in math, literacy, and social studies for a class of 19 students
Applied various models of teaching, including direct instruction, cooperative learning, and inquiry-based learning
Maintained classroom management based on the Responsive Classroom approach
Assessed student learning formally and informally using a variety of assessments and grading rubrics
Contributed to weekly staff meetings to develop subject curriculums, school community and improvement plans for students
Education
Master of Teaching -
UVA School of Education And Human Development
Charlottesville, VA
05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05.2016
Skills
Team Leadership
Instructional Leadership
Staff Development
Coaching and Mentoring
Data Analysis
Program Management
Data-Driven Instruction
Project Management
Teaching Licensure
NYS DOE Teacher License, Childhood Education, 1-6
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Teacher License, K-6