Experience

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  Miami university

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2010

  Rinella learning center, acadmic coach (graduate assistant)

  •Advised 15 multicultural students per semester on a weekly basis to discuss academic learning strategies •Coached nontraditional students and international students on a one-on-one basis regarding both social and academic transitions into college•Academically assisted students with learning disabilities by using alternative learning techniques to accommodate specific challenges experienced by the student--Course Facilitator, Learning Strategies for College Success•Taught four sections of a biweekly course through the education department to undergraduate students placed on academic probation •Assisted students with organization habits, time management, successful study/test-taking strategies, grade tracking, learning styles, and note-taking techniques•Prepared creative lesson plans influenced by Student Development Theory to promote engaged student learning and diversity awareness•Mentored over 25 international students on an individual level throughout the course--International Student Practicum Assistant•Provided test-taking, time management, and study strategies through weekly academic coaching sessions with international students at Miami University•Assisted in facilitating a learning strategies course specifically designed for underrepresented students challenged by the transition into college in a new country•Implemented personal experience as a minority student to provide one-on-one peer mentorship for international studentsStudent Wellness Initiative Coordinator •Liaison between the Rinella Learning Center and Student Counseling Center•Facilitated weekly discussions for students with learning disabilities to explain the services offered at the Rinella Learning Center•Trained the Miami Peer Hawks Student Wellness Organization on how to effectively implement college study strategy programming•Presented time management, test-taking, study strategy, and diversity enrichment workshops Show less

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  Sylvan learning centers

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  Lead instructor

  •Tutored students in a small group setting in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and mathematics ranging from grades K-8•Monitored student's behavior and implemented appropriate disciplinary action •Tested and evaluated student's growth in reading and mathematics; planned individualized lesson plans accordingly •Created engaging learning settings through use of Student Development Theory

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  Pinnacle academy

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Paraprofessional

  •Provided supplemental instruction for fourth grade students with Individualized Education Plans•Created individualized lesson plans for students in need of alternative learning styles•Assessed student’s progress and modified learning methods to account for challenges faced in the classroom•Administered national testing for students with Individualized Educational Plans

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  Open doors academy

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2018

  Chief program officer
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  Crohn's & colitis foundation

  Dec 2018 - now

  • Senior Executive Director

    May 2022 - now

  • Executive Director, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Northeast Ohio

    Dec 2018 - now