Rahman A. Culver

Experience

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  College Summit

  Nov 2001 - Dec 2003

  Senior Operations Associate

  Managed layout, production and editorial review of promotional and educational materials that support four-day residential workshops for low-income, college-seeking students. Prepared grant proposals and project budgets; tracked revenue and assisted with grants management. Supported COO, worked on annual reports, documenting qualitative and quantitative program evaluation results. Led fundraising and development of organization’s AmeriCorps*VISTA program — only one of 18 organizations awarded nationally in 2003. Show less

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  Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO)

  Jan 2004 - May 2006

  Communications Specialist

  Worked as editor for three online newsletters for foundation membership association committed to organizational effectiveness in the nonprofit sector; developed news concepts, wrote articles, corresponded with contributing writers, edited copy and distributed newsletters via e-mail using content management system. Led production and performed layout design for print publications and marketing materials; liaised with Web vendors, designers and writers as necessary. Served as webmaster, responsible for daily maintenance of organization’s website. Designed and produced two of GEO’s most widely circulated publication titles; contributed to 14 percent increase in download activity and 46 percent increase in visitor time spent on website over two-year period. Show less

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  American Association for the Advancement of Science

  May 2006 - Jun 2012

  Independently manage various outreach activities and programming designed to educate the general public about science, and increase participation of underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Coordinate with school administrators and teachers to develop informal, out-of-school activities to teach scientific concepts. Oversee and implement all activities related to recruitment, selection, placement, budgeting, fundraising and reporting for science communication fellowship and writing internship programs. Coordinate youth and public event programming with partners including public schools, universities, corporations, museums and government institutions, including the White House. Show less Served as manager for daily editorial and operational functions of global nonprofit communications website aimed at improving science literacy among general public; directly supervised three full-time staff. Managed youth education outreach activities, including specialized web content for elementary and middle school audiences. Administered communications strategy, monitored budget, produced financial reports for senior management, and supported marketing and fundraising. Coordinated high-profile events, including National Press Club media-coaching seminars, online press conferences with leading science researchers, and annual international fellowship program. Show less

  • Project Director

    Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Senior Communications Officer

    May 2006 - Oct 2010
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  Prince George's County Public Schools

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2016

  Secondary Special Education Teacher

  Served as instructor in general education, special education blended, and sheltered-setting classrooms. Worked as special education case manager for 10-15 students per academic year, developing and monitoring the implementation of student individual education programs (IEPs). Developed faculty volunteer detention program and hall monitoring system. Served as staff coordinator for school-wide 2014 “Men Make a Difference” event and as faculty sponsor for African and Caribbean Student Association. Previously taught courses include: Local, State, and National Government, U.S. History, Intro to African American Studies, African Area Studies, Psychology (intro and AP), Sociology, and AP Government and Politics. Show less

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  Montgomery County Public Schools

  Aug 2016 - now

  Assist in the leadership of the school’s diversity and equity efforts and help guide the achievement of a new standard for inclusive excellence. Serves a member of the Administrative Team and Instructional Leadership Team in a strategic position responsible for promoting and enabling an inclusive environment for faculty, students, and staff while championing organizational change. Regularly employed differentiated instructional techniques with consideration for individualized student accommodations and supplemental aids. Routinely leveraged innovative technology and reflective data to drive student growth. Provided instructional leadership and office management for department of 30 faculty. Served as instructor in honors-level, inclusion, and High School Intervention classroom settings. Served as Sankofa Co-Director/Chaperone, Minority Scholars Co-Sponsor, MCEA Building Representative, and Magnet Program Screening Committee Member. Current courses include: NSL Government (honors) and Modern World History (inclusion and High School Intervention).

  • Assistant School Administrator

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Diversity and Inclusion Instructional Coordinator

    Jul 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Dept. Chair/Resource Teacher, Social Studies; Montgomery Blair High School

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Social Studies Secondary Teacher

    Aug 2016 - Jul 2018