Experience

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  Discovery channel

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Production assistant intern
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  Kids science labs

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Science teacher
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  Academy for precision learning

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Paraprofessional educator

  Collaborated with Board Certified Behavioral Analysts and Head Teachers to create pedagogically unique curricula for individual students presenting complex social/emotional needs and challenging behaviors. Designed, charted, and analyzed individual student academic and social data leveraging Applied Behavioral Analytics.• Provided one-on-one instruction for children on the Autism Spectrum.• Created behavior plans and implemented emotional regulation strategies for students challenged with severe social/emotional issues.• Modified curriculum to better serve students presenting with severe cognitive impairments. Show less

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  Seattle teacher residency

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Resident teacher - 5th grade / van asselt elementary school

  -Collaborated with a mentor teacher in planning for, teaching, and managing 5th grade classroom with equity and cultural competence -Used positive discipline to create a classroom culture that was respectful, safe, and supportive for all students.-Designed and used relevant assessments to gather data to guide future instruction and aid student growth.-Conducted class meetings and facilitated classroom with gradual release of responsibility, emphasizing student voice.-Aligned teaching points and units to Common Core State Standards and used data collection to track progress.-Participated in parent-teacher conferences, SIT meetings, family events, and student enrichment; maintained frequent communication with families through formal and informal means to support their involvement in students’ growth.-Participated in intensive special education and ELL workshops to further develop differentiation strategies.-Collaborated with Van Asselt staff members, including family support workers, to provide a cohesive learning environment. Show less

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  Seattle public schools

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2019

  K-12 educator

  Classroom teacher in several schools serving marginalized youth, communities of color, immigrants and refugees, low- income populations, and ESL communities. Achieved reputation as a thought leader on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving on committees, creating curricula, and evangelizing the need to examine these issues more closely.• Active involvement on the Race Equity Team addressing internal issues centered on race, power, and privilege• Created and co-led faculty workshops covering implicit bias and systemic racism.• Created spreadsheets to gather qualitative and quantitative data, track student growth, create small groups, and designed specifically tailored intervention strategies.• Designed and implemented Social Studies and Literacy curriculum centered on Social Justice.• Collaborated with grade-band teachers and specialists to create unit plans and evaluate student work/progress.• Maintained consistent contact with community members, social workers, and families of students – devising strategies to involve the community at large more directly in student learning.• Devised innovative methods of teaching complex concepts and skill sets creatively, and in simple and practical terms. Show less

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  My247edu.com

  Dec 2019 - Aug 2021

  Sales specialist

  Aggregated, developed, marketed, and delivered state-compliant professional development courses. Responsible for marketing and selling professional development coursework product suites via an industry-leading, accredited online platform. Planned, scheduled, and managed client-facing meetings and group informational sessions to promote company products and solutions.• Created and implemented an Excel-based, formatted client database illustrating projected client earnings based on targeted positions and anticipated career advancements.• Managed extensive organizational communications including email blasts for client acquisition and retention, and establishment of sales referral pipelines. Added $30,000 new sales revenue first four months Show less

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  Technology access foundation

  Apr 2021 - now

  Ally engagement program manager

  Provide learning opportunities for white university, school, and district leaders looking to transform their school environments to be antiracist, relevant, and responsive to BIPOC leaders, educators, and students• Facilitate DEI workshops and develop educational programming and curriculum centered on anti-racist leadership• Help educational leaders explore a decolonized approach to teaching, mentoring, andleadership to begin implementing a social justice-centered approach to their organizations• Work with DEI leadership teams to identify areas for improvement as well as implement pragmatic goal-setting measures and objectives• Speak on panels and facilitate discussions around racial oppression and educational inequity Show less

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  Full diversity partners global

  Jul 2021 - now

  Associate consultant

  Contracted with Full Diversity Partners Global, a diversity and inclusion consulting firm that specializes in supporting Fortune 500 companies to develop partnerships across differences. As a consultant and coach, I worked to re-engage white men in diversity and inclusion efforts within companies and organizations. I co-facilitated workshops and learning summits with company leadership teams to build courageous leaders.