Experience

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  Americorps nccc

  Sept 2005 - Jul 2006

  Corps member

  After graduating high school in 2005, I completed a 10-month service commitment with AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community Corps. Most of my projects related to Hurricane Katrina relief on the Gulf Coast. I was awarded a Bronze Congressional Award for Service in 2006 and the Champion of Service Award in 2017 for service commitment as an alum.

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  Madison parish school board

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2012

  Fifth grade teacher

  I co-founded Teach For America-Louisiana Delta and taught 5th grade at historic Wright Elementary in rural Madison Parish, LA. I served as grade level chairperson, coached the community's first soccer team, and launched the Tallulah Beautification Commission with the late Mayor Eddie Beckwith.

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  American india foundation

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  William j. clinton fellow for service in india

  During my fellowship (now known as the AIF Banyan Fellowship), I developed and piloted an elementary-level English Language curriculum for RIVER, a rural education NGO, constructed in the MultiGradeMultiLevel pedagogy. The curriculum spanned three grades and incorporated almost 1,000 activity-based, student-driven lessons promoting English language acquisition and proficiency. To test the instructional alignment and rigor, I managed a team of teacher trainees from Regensburg University in Germany to pilot lessons in RIVER's schools and execute aligned teacher trainings. I also served as the assistant coach for the Rishi Valley Mighty Milers, an initiative made possible through a partnership with New York Road Runners and Hyderabad Road Runners. Show less

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  Teach for america

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2018

  This unique role allowed me to create innovative programming and professional development for our corps members, outside of classroom management and instruction. I launched the TFA-Louisiana Delta Fellowship which placed TFA corps members and in-region alums at local non-profits and government entities including the Louisiana Department of Education, Together For Hope-Louisiana, and the Concordia Sentinal. I also launched The Innovation Incubator, a fellowship for corps members who sought to implement innovative student and community programming including a voter registration drive, a Spanish Immersion trip to Costa Rica, and a theatre production department. Finally, I expanded Beyond 2, an experiential learning opportunity for corps members and alum to better understand the community where they served and their role in and out of the classroom. Outside of developing the aforementioned programming, I also led community organizing workshops and house meetings for corps members and community members, and I managed TFA-Louisiana Delta's AmeriCorps funding revenue and all related requirements. Show less

  • Regional Director, Louisiana Delta

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2018

  • Manager, Corps and Community Partnerships

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2015
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  University of arkansas

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2021

  Doctoral academy fellow

  I researched the role of "Place" in regards to teacher labor markets, social-emotional learning in rural schools, parental choice for Special Education students, the educational experiences of Multilingual Learners, and the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on school culture. Additionally, I managed the Department of Education Reform's Distinguished Lecture Series. I was awarded Outstanding Doctoral Student from the College of Education and Health Professions and the Outstanding Mentor Award. Show less

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  Mass insight

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2023

  Consultant

  For my incredible clients, I provided and supported school improvement planning processes, coached executive leadership on the implementation of strategic initiatives, and conducted research "deep-dives" for issues related to student attendance, instructional practices, and school culture.

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  Gwinnett county public schools

  Feb 2023 - now

  Director, program development and improvement

  I oversee Gwinnett County Public School's charter authorization process, lead the district's new school design, and assess the feasibility for scaling innovative pilots at the school and district levels.