Experience

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  Algiers charter schools association

  Aug 2009 - May 2017

  Elementary classroom teacher
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  New orleans recreation department

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  Teen career camp site director

  -Recruited and hired top-quality staff to fill important positions.-Facilitated effective communication between internal and external stakeholders. Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.-Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness. Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.-Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers. Show less

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  Young audiences charter schools

  Aug 2017 - May 2020

  Elementary lead teacher

  -Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.-Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills. Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.-Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results. Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities. Show less

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  The konscious lifestyle

  Jun 2020 - now

  Founder/ceo

  The Konscious Lifestyle is an online community helping women to master their mindset and elevate their productivity to create a life of their dreams. Our company offers courses, coaching, events and products centered around mindful productivity.

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  Young audiences charter schools

  Aug 2020 - Sept 2022

  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.• Supervised and evaluated 60+ teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.• Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.• Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.• Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards. Show less •Met diverse student population needs by supporting teachers with planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.•Led Teacher development in Great Minds, Geodes, Wit and Wisdom , and Wilson Fundations Tier 1 Curriculums•Conducted Formal Teacher Observations through NIET Teacher Advancement Program•Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.•Designed and developed data driven documents to support teacher professional improvement•Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics. Show less

  • Assistant Principal

    May 2021 - Sept 2022

  • ELA / Literacy Instructional Specialist

    Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
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  Kipp texas public schools

  Nov 2022 - now

  Manager of curriculum achievement and instruction for foundational literacy
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  Canva

  Feb 2023 - now

  Canva learning consultant

  Working with districts across the US (and beyond) to spread awareness and train educators on Canva for Education through:Virtual district trainings In-person district trainingsWebinars for all educators Social media content Relationship building with districts and partnersAsync resources for students, teachers, and admin

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  The national summer school initiative (nssi)

  Feb 2023 - now

  Professional development consultant

  Summer Professional Development provider, delivering exceptional professional development in ELA to teachers nationwide with a strong emphasis on the importance of deep intellectual preparation before every lesson, the quality of student work, and the ability to effectively model strong relationship-building moves in classroom instruction to impact student achievement .About NSSIThe National Summer School Initiative (NSSI) was born out of a need to combat devastating learning losses experienced by schools and students across the country during the pandemic. Whether schools are in-person, virtual, or using a hybrid model, NSSI can help teachers bring great teaching to children in grades K-12 everywhere. Show less