Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Department Program Support
Casita Maria Center For Arts & Education
11.2020 - Current
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Student Teacher
Manhattan Hunter Science High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Worked with classroom Analytic Geometry & Trigonometry teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
Teaching Assistant/Fieldwork Experience
Vanguard High School
09.2022 - 11.2022
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Group Leader
Grand Street Settlement
07.2016 - 08.2016
Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive games into group sessions.
Assisted in developing a comprehensive curriculum for the youth program, promoting social skills and personal growth.
Promoted positive peer relationships within the group via icebreakers, collaborative projects, and small-group discussions centered around core values.
Education
Master of Arts - Mathematics Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12)
Hunter College
695 Park Ave NY, NY
12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12)
Hunter College
New York, NY
12.2023
High School Diploma -
Fordham High School For The Arts
Bronx, NY
06.2019
Skills
Classroom Instruction
Curriculum Implementation
Fluent in Spanish
Data Entry
DYCD Connect
Timeline
Student Teacher
Manhattan Hunter Science High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant/Fieldwork Experience
Vanguard High School
09.2022 - 11.2022
Education Department Program Support
Casita Maria Center For Arts & Education
11.2020 - Current
Group Leader
Grand Street Settlement
07.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Mathematics Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12)
Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12)
Fine Arts Team Leader at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center for the Performing and Visual ArtsFine Arts Team Leader at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center for the Performing and Visual Arts
A/g Assistant Director & APS.6. – Senior Program Officer, Inclusion Support Program - Commonwealth Education Department at Commonwealth Education DepartmentA/g Assistant Director & APS.6. – Senior Program Officer, Inclusion Support Program - Commonwealth Education Department at Commonwealth Education Department
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC