Experience

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  Aldine isd

  Aug 2000 - Jul 2014

  Teacher, district trainer, curriculum coach, and instructional specialist

  Building upon years of experience leading classroom instruction for Science across grades 6-8, I held various positions within Aldine ISD as a teacher, instructional specialist, district trainer, departmental chairperson, and curriculum coach. These roles offered opportunities to influence instruction and support strategic turnaround efforts within the district, equipping both students and teachers with the resources and support necessary for content mastery and comprehension.

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  Rice university

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Teacher trainer and content specialist, science

  • Created a curriculum for citywide teacher training and development for Science as a core subject, utilizing data-driven best practices to inform instructional strategies and recommendations • Managed a web-based platform for instructional delivery, monitoring activity to ensure quality and consistency and support educators, as needed• Aligned the institution's resources to TEKS - the state of Texas' state standards for student learning - across various content areas including middle school math and science Show less

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  Dallas independent school district

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2018

  • Directed the successful implementation of summer professional development academy for early learning coaches and all teachers PK-2nd grade• Developed and managed the integration of curriculum and instruction materials for Pre-K through second-grade classrooms across the district• Led strategic planning for professional development and education effectiveness assessments amongst the PK-2 teacher pool, including new hires, experienced teachers, and administrative professionals• Utilized recommendations from the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Commissioner of Education to strategically align and manage data systems and reporting for districtwide early learning pilots such as the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Pilot • Managed and led the development and utilization of all instructional support documents, initiatives, and programming for all core content areas: Reading, Math, Social Studies, and Science• Cultivated and steered strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders that support early learning and educational initiatives across the state and county Show less • Drove a full redesign and rebrand of Dallas ISD's Alternative Certification Programming including the hiring of new staff, development of new policies and procedures, staff training, and professional development and coaching to influence a focus on high quality and integrity versus compliance• Directed and managed departmental staff with the singular focus on providing excellent customer service and program coaching/training to promote intern teacher preparedness and readiness for classroom instruction• Aligned and managed data systems and reporting for the department, leading to the full accreditation of alternative certification program based on the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) evaluation of Accountability Systems of Educator Preparation • Supervised and directed the full life cycle of candidate certification including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, operations, internal and external communications, internship program planning, and professional development through coaching and training• Managed a multi-million dollar departmental budget compromised of grants (75%) revenue-based funds (25%), ensuring financial resources are appropriately budgeted for personnel, programming, services, expenditures, etc. Show less

  • Director of Instructional Strategy, Early Learning

    Jul 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Director/Senior Talent Leader, Human Capital Management

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2016
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  The commit partnership

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2023

  • Spearheaded the successful implementation of pilots designed to boost Kindergarten Readiness and Third-Grade Reading Proficiency in collaboration with K-12 district partners across Dallas County• Developed a strategy for school district partnerships and strategic alignment across the early childhood ecosystem, helping bridge gaps in communication, resources, and curriculum development• Leveraged data to co-create strategic plans with partners of Early Matters Dallas and Commit, identifying trends and best practices for effectively supporting children in early childhood education and lower elementary • Directed various grant-funded initiatives focused on improving student-teacher interactions, teacher preparedness in early literacy competencies, and district strategy for social-emotional learning Show less

  • Managing Director, Early Matters Dallas and the Best In Class Coalition

    Oct 2019 - Oct 2023

  • Director, Early Matters Dallas

    Apr 2018 - Dec 2019
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  Educational first steps

  Jan 2023 - now

  Chief strategy and impact officer