A dedicated and creative educator with more than 16 years of experience; offering a strong commitment to improving student outcomes. Seeking an opportunity to utilize my expertise and contribute to improving equity, excellence, and opportunity in education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, OBC Engagement
Southern Education Foundation
Atlanta, GA
09.2023 - Current
Develop and lead professional learning opportunities aimed at educating diverse audiences on outcomes based contracting
Lead the technical assistance program, designing tailored support to both new and alumni districts
Manage and implement the infrastructure for cultivating relationships with districts expanding outcomes based contracting into new areas of academics
Supervise outcomes-based contracting facilitators, oversee data collection, and ensure the development and distribution of a suite of tools and communication resources
Promote and support an organizational culture that pursues improving student outcomes
Director of Mathematics, K-12
Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, Florida
07.2021 - 09.2023
Supervised the district math team and provide guidance on curriculum development and building educator capacity
Monitored and evaluated standards-based curriculum, instructional materials, and professional development
Designed department initiatives and projects aligned to the district’s strategic commitments and goals
Advised district and school staff on school improvement initiatives and processes
Lead the district initiative of implementing high-impact tutoring for improving student outcomes in mathematics; using an outcomes-based contract
Engage in continuous improvement cycles with district partners
Facilitate stakeholder committees for adoption of instructional materials
Region Assistant Principal
Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, Florida
07.2020 - 07.2021
Facilitated professional learning to support teachers, instructional coaches, and school administrators with development of content knowledge and pedagogy in mathematics
Collected, analyzed, and used data to support continuous school improvement efforts
Supported classroom instruction and teacher development through collaboration, mentoring, and coaching cycles
Math Specialist
Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, Florida
07.2017 - 07.2020
Developed and facilitated district-wide and school-based professional development focused on improving instruction
Facilitated and supported common planning with a focus on understanding the mathematics standards and lesson design
Supported classroom instruction and teacher development through coaching cycles
Assisted schools with the analysis of school, class, and student data to determine next steps for instruction
Designed district curriculum guides and assessments
Supported family engagement by providing parents and caregivers with tools that promote student achievement
Designed standards-aligned instructional resources and on-demand professional development for teachers
Math Coach
Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, Florida
07.2013 - 07.2017
Provided in-class support to teachers and students via modeled lessons, co-teaching and/or small group instruction
Collaborated with teachers to develop instruction, which includes differentiation to promote student learning
Supported teachers in using data to make instructional decisions
Facilitated weekly math common planning
Facilitated face-to-face and virtual professional development
Mentored novice teachers
Collaborated with the University of North Florida to provide one-to-one math tutoring for Tier 3 students in grades K-2
Teacher
Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, Florida
12.2006 - 06.2013
Designed and delivered reading, math, and science instruction
Offered optional professional development opportunities before and after school to math colleagues
Provided before and after school tutoring
Provided academic, social, and independent functioning instruction to students with disabilities in an inclusive, resource and self-contained setting
Collaborated with stakeholders in the development of academic and behavioral strategies for students with and without disabilities
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Policy
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Exceptional Student Education K-12
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
12.2006
Skills
Team Building
Organizational Development
Budget Management
Hiring and Retention
Strategic Planning
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
Florida State Certification, Elementary Education Grades K-6
Florida State Certification, Exceptional Student Education, Grades K-12
Florida State Certification, Educational Leadership
State Presentations & Select Media Engagements
Cofacilitated with Johnson, B. "Feedback as Formative Assessment". Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference. Orlando, Florida. June 2023
Cofacilitated with Anderson, T. "Tricks Are Not for Kids". Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference. Jacksonville, Florida. October 2012
Interviewed by Jacobson, L. "Tutoring’s New Game: Better Academic Results Yield Bigger Payoffs for Providers". The 74, September 2023. National online publication.
Timeline
Senior Manager, OBC Engagement
Southern Education Foundation
09.2023 - Current
Director of Mathematics, K-12
Duval County Public Schools
07.2021 - 09.2023
Region Assistant Principal
Duval County Public Schools
07.2020 - 07.2021
Math Specialist
Duval County Public Schools
07.2017 - 07.2020
Math Coach
Duval County Public Schools
07.2013 - 07.2017
Teacher
Duval County Public Schools
12.2006 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Policy
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Exceptional Student Education K-12
Clinical Trial & Regulatory Coordinator at BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SO. ARIZONA, – SOUTHERN ARIZONA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (SAVAHCS)Clinical Trial & Regulatory Coordinator at BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SO. ARIZONA, – SOUTHERN ARIZONA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (SAVAHCS)