Johns Hopkins University School of Education

University of Maryland College Park

Professional Educator. Youth Advocate.

Lafayette, Louisiana

- Facilitated instructional lessons aligned with National Common Core standards, resulting in 70% of students demonstrating growth in ELA on end-of-year state testing*Assessed academic progress of students and provided differentiated interventions to help students meet goals*Led monthly data meetings for a team of 6 teachers to set and monitor goals related to student achievement*Collaborated closely with parents and guidance counselors to assist with student matriculation to magnet and specialized high schools throughout the region

Lafayette Public Schools

English Teacher & Grade Team Leader

- Developed college-readiness workshops for 500 first-generation, low-income students in grades 6-12*Orchestrated efforts with 40 school and district leaders to monitor pupil progression and college matriculation throughout Louisiana*Audited high school transcripts to ensure adequate student progression toward graduation requirements*Led research initiatives to identify resources to assist 1,000 low-income adult students with college re-entry

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Counselor, Talent Search II & Educational Opportunity Center

- Evaluated student learning outcomes, with at least 80% of students reaching target growth per year*Managed a team of 10 teachers to revamp school culture, resulting in 20% reduction in school suspensions*Allocated Title I funds to host quarterly community engagement events, such as workshops, open houses, and academic showcase nights, for over 400 families*Established rapport with admissions counselors at local colleges and universities to organize college tours

Baltimore City Public Schools

Lead Teacher

Teach For America

Corps Member

- Conducted academic research for 3 tenured professors in the areas of African American History and Culture*Supervised 15 undergraduate students for The Society of African American Studies, a volunteer organization run by the Department of African American Studies *Trained 25 volunteer mentors in Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and English Language Arts for Saturday Freedom School, a community service organization that provides tutoring and mentorship for local students*Created new filing system to maintain student transcripts and records, saving

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