To seek and maintain a Community Faculty position at Metro State University that offers professional growth utilizing teaching skills, interpersonal skills, innovative instructional design, communication skills, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO
VIP BADBOYZ MOVIE PRODUCTION COMPANY
08.2017 - Current
Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Acting , writing, directing full feature films.
Administrative Experience
Jordan Public School
01.2014 - Current
Collaborate with teaching staff to design and implement programs
Communicate with administration to implement programs in elementary, middle schools, and high school
Developed, in collaboration with social worker and CRT specialist, the R.A.C, classroom management process
Developed and taught the summer school's social emotional learning program
Facilitated racial discipline procedure with students at all buildings (elementary, middle, high school).
Equity Specialist Experience
Jordan Public School
01.2014 - Current
Collaborations on equity and inclusion with multiple districts: Shakopee, Prior Lake, and Chaska
Presented equity consciousness presentations at the Minnesota Middle Conference
Conduct and present staff workshops on diversity and equity awareness
Creating Student leadership ( authentic pride and identity crisis ) groups
Collaborated with CRT specialist to design the READO (C.R.T.) reading curriculum for the middle school
Cultural event coordinator
Collaborated the development of curriculum that is standards-based, project based, and culturally responsive in classrooms and for the district
Collaborated with teachers at elementary, middle, and high school to educate students on equity and C.R.T
Collaborated with American Indian Education Coordinator resources and support for Native American students of Jordan AIPAC ( American Indian Parent Advisory Council ) committee
Member of the MTSS ( Multi Tiered System of Support ) committee
Collaborated with CRT specialist to create student leadership groups: D.L.C., D.L.C Jrs ,and E.L.C
Co-created the Caring and Committed Conversation Process used at Jordan Public Schools
Attended Freedom summer school programs
Collaborated with CRT specialist to design the Celebration of Learning day in 5th grade
Designed and implemented curriculum for the Native American students at Jordan
Co-created Embrace Your Colors activity night with emphasis on LGBTQA
Created Black history school assembly celebrations ( The B4 Me project ).
Consulting Business (D.A.T.E) Diversity & Equity
Partner
01.2016 - 01.2024
Co-Created professional staff developments under restorative practices, cultural responsiveness and cultural conflict resolution
Co-Creator CCC (Caring And Committed Conversations) model and platform with the emphasis on elevating student voice for multiple school districts. K-12 curriculum.
Co-Created MTSS process and procedures
Co-Created 'READO.' literacy program solution
Co-Created student voice & leadership platforms.
Co-Created a diversity, equity, and inclusion communication tool, The P's of Equity
Jordan Middle School Paraprofessional
Jordan Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2016
Academic support for students with special needs
Physical (range of motion and PBIS) and mental (trauma and identity crisis) support for students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Individualized Study ~Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Metro State
Saint Paul, MN
08.2018
Associate of Arts -
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN
05.2014
Skills
Program development
Curriculum development
Community event planning
Talent development
Training and Development
Effective Communication
Innovative and Visionary
Relationship Building
Adaptable and Flexible
Planning and coordination
Team Collaboration
Self Motivation
Certification
BA Individualized Studies
Equity Inclusion
Certified in CRT, Connect Group, Metro State, Freedom School
Certified Reading and Language, Freedom Schools
Certified in Restorative Justice/Practice through IIRP
Certified in Mediation and Negotiation, Metro State
Certificate for Keynote Speaker, Normandale
References
Molly Nefstead, Social Worker at Jordan Elementary School, 952-492-4288, 612-298-8715
Matt Helgerson, Superintendent of Jordan Public School District, 952-492-6200
Melissa Barnett, Jordan Elementary School Principal, 952-492-2334, 612-702-4551
Ben Bakeberg, Jordan Middle School Principal, 953-492-2332, 651-795-1742
Brian Gustafson, Jordan High School Dean of Students, 952-492-4404, 612-910-1145
Sarah Miller, Jordan Public School Culturally Responsive Teaching Specialist, 952-492-4305, 612-401-8210
Dr. Yvonne Banks, Metro State University Professor of Urban Education, 612-659-7136, 612-272-6252
Dr. Rev. Hilstrom, Osseo Public School Director of Educational Equity, 763-391-7124, 612-803-4353
Timeline
CEO
VIP BADBOYZ MOVIE PRODUCTION COMPANY
08.2017 - Current
Consulting Business (D.A.T.E) Diversity & Equity
Partner
01.2016 - 01.2024
Administrative Experience
Jordan Public School
01.2014 - Current
Equity Specialist Experience
Jordan Public School
01.2014 - Current
Jordan Middle School Paraprofessional
Jordan Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Individualized Study ~Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Metro State
Associate of Arts -
Normandale Community College
BA Individualized Studies
Equity Inclusion
Certified in CRT, Connect Group, Metro State, Freedom School
Certified Reading and Language, Freedom Schools
Certified in Restorative Justice/Practice through IIRP
Certified in Mediation and Negotiation, Metro State
Certificate for Keynote Speaker, Normandale
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