Experience

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  Kmart

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Retail cashier

  -Provided positive customer experience -Registered sales on a cash register by scanning items, and itemizing and totaling customers' purchases. -Resolved customer issues and answers questions. -Collaborated with various levels of leadership to ensure customer success.

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  Good shepherd day school

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  Pre kindergarten teacher

  -Plan and teach developmentally appropriate lessons.-Collaborate with leadership and colleagues to plan family and scholar based events to encourage academic growth and cultural awareness. -Committed to monthly professional development opportunities to best serve families and scholars.

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  Disabilities board of charleston county

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2020

  Direct support professional

  -Support and assist diverse adults with various disabilities in daily life skills.-Organize and plan activities that encourage social emotional development.-Collaborate with other professionals to best support individuals with exceptionalities.

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  City of charleston police dept.

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Lead summer camp counselor

  Camp Counselor for camp HOPE:-Taught weekly culturally responsive lessons to middle school scholars.-Organized and led field trips to various locations the low country of South Carolina.-Planned and implemented fitness and yoga classes for camp attended.-Professionally collaborated with various officers and related professionals to provide activities to engage campers.

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  Richland county schools

  Jan 2018 - May 2020

  Education intern

  Early childhood and special education intern for grades K-2:- Create Culturally Responsive lesson plans that integrate STEAM.- Implement behavior management systems to create a safe and exciting environment for learning.- Plan and led family meetings to support scholar behavior /academic growth.-Collaborated with various professionals to build strong connections between the school and the community.

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  Nasa - national aeronautics and space administration

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2023

  Nasa stem engagement& educator professional development collaborative

  -Attends monthly professional development training to inform culturally responsive teaching and family outreach with an emphasis in STEM.-Attends a yearly in person professional development week of training at Langley Research Center focused for members of the NASA MUREP Educator Institute to learn:1. NASA communication priorities, and how NASA Scientists, and Engineers use the scientific method and design to solve astronautical problems.2. Special emphasis on how to teach STEM to K-12 students using NASA’s unique system while incorporating Culturally Responsive Teaching methods.- Presented a STEM lesson to local students in Hampton Virginia on Ultraviolet rays using engaging skills gained through this collaborative program.- Earned a GLOBE teacher certification through the GLOBE Program. Show less

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  Columbia college (sc)

  Aug 2018 - May 2020

  Director of student success

  -Create and help students implement SMART goals to exceed their academic and social goals.-Plan and execute campus events to build morale.-Collaborate with educational professionals and students to survey campus needs, students academic needs, and other SEL supports.-Provide office hours to serve as a mentor / tutor to the campus community.

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  South bronx classical charter school

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2022

  Early grades educational technology specialist

  -Data entry and analysis to exceed goals and strategically plan-Working cross functionally-Onboarding and surveying new partners.- Uses education technology software to provide in person and remote education to various types of learners.- Manages systems and collaborates with other professionals to provide equitable education for all.- Engages/ educates families and scholars about innovative learning tools.- Regularly planning professional development and committing to lifelong learning.-Skilled on platforms such as Google Suites, Zoom, Microsoft Office, Jupiter Ed, ClassDojo, GoFormative, Teams, and other related software. Show less

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  N2y llc

  Feb 2022 - now

  Learning and development specialist

  Has facilitated 80+ onsite and virtual learning sessions to ensure all participants can navigate curriculum and implement instruction effectively. Attends various learning sessions and completes asynchronous courses to stay compliant with current standards, guidelines, and specialized regulations. Support sales goals by providing consultation to varying clients through virtual and in person meetings. Prepares slide decks, learning resource documents, and engaging workshop activities to engage a variety of learners in development sessions. Differentiates presentation style by surveying participants prior to the session , with the goal of creating an inclusive learning environment. Problem solves and provides guidance to colleagues to best support client needs Engages cross functionally to support company wide goals and complete specific tasks Show less

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  21st century community learning centers

  Aug 2022 - now

  Youth counselor

  -plans and supervises programs and activities for children and adolescents- builds relationships with staff and children-collaborate with community partners for youth development-utilize various educational platforms and training to best support scholar needs.

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  Charleston county school district

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Sped specialist

  -Led inclusion model to collaborate staff, faculty, and all students in including exceptional learners.-Collaborated with community leaders to fund career readiness field trips and programs.-Created long term and short term goals with detailed pathways to exceed goals set.-Committed to professional development by attending Crisis Prevention Intervention Training.-Led a team of four low incidence professionals in preparing scholars academically and in career readiness.-Trained district employees on inclusionary practices and how to partner with leaders to support exceptional learners throughout the community. Show less