Experience

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  Archdiocese of milwaukee

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

  English second language tutor

  Provided small group intervention and academic support lessons. Served as a building sub for grades K4-8. Assisted with assessments. Facilitated parent meetings regarding academic and behavior intervention plans. Provided translation services.

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  Milwaukee public schools

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2011

  Bilingual school social worker

  •Conducted IEP evaluations and served as a related service provider.•Taught academic support and character education lessons in a self-contained classroom for scholars ages 9-16 with emotional behavioral disabilities. •Created and taught emotion management/drug prevention curriculum in grades K4-8th in bilingual, special education, and regular education classrooms.

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  Grayslake community high school district 127

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

  Bilingual school social worker

  •Developed and taught an advisory and study skills program for at-risk learners focusing on success in high school.•Provided academic reading support to students with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities.•Completed IEP evaluations and progress monitored academic, social, and emotional goals.•Created leadership opportunities for scholars who were in the life skills program. •Supported transition planning for scholars with disabilities after high school.

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  Archdiocese of milwaukee

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2016

  Assistant principal/director of student support

  •Oversaw operations and instruction for the 2-8 campus under the direction of the principal for 300 students and 25 staff members.•Supported teachers in increasing instructional minutes through prioritizing block scheduling planning, co-teaching, and implementing- Guided Reading, Writer’s Workshop, and Engage NY Math. •Developed and provided supports for scholars who were new arrivals to the US and did not speak English. •Oversaw the Student Services Department and facilitated collaborative support team meetings to create academic and/or behavioral plans for at-risk and advanced learners. •Coordinated with the local school district for Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) evaluations. Show less

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  Lumin schools

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  K-8 principal

  • Served as a “turnaround” principal and oversaw school operations for 250 students and 25 staff members serving grades K4-8. •Increased student learning and achievement as measured by the Forward Exam, Illuminate assessments, and STAR testing resulting in being recognized as the #1 Choice School and recognition on the 80/80 list. •Conducted interviewing, hiring, staff development, and developed retention strategies. •Provided professional development for the network on classroom engagement, data-driven instruction, and standards-driven instruction for grades K4-8.•Intensively coached staff members through the Skyrocket Coaching Model resulting in a 10%decrease in suspensions and a 5% increase in school attendance rates. •Increased parental involvement and scholar retention by 10%. Show less

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  St. augustine preparatory academy (aug prep)

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2024

  • Spearhead academic, faith, culture, and educational initiatives for 1800 scholars in grades K4-12.• Mentor and equip early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school principals and their leadership teams through intentional coaching models leading to the highest percentage of scholars scoring proficient or advanced in ELA when compared to Milwaukee schools serving >75% economically disadvantaged scholars for the 2022-2023 school year.• Drive impactful professional development programs for staff, emphasizing data-driven and culturally responsive instruction, which resulted in securing the #1 K4-12 ranking in Milwaukee and #2 statewide according to the Wisconsin State Report Card during the 2022-2023 school year.• Organize dynamic leadership team retreats which led to implementation of new leadership strategies.• Establish platforms for meetings, student outcomes, and walk-through tools to uncover organizational insights which led to 90% staff retention.• Lead as District Assessment Coordinator, which resulted in academic growth exceeding that of 98% of scholars statewide. Aug Prep High School scholars grew nearly two points between their PreACT and ACT. This is more than 2.5x the national Hispanic average, regardless of income. • Guide Directors of Special Education and Faith and Culture, offering hands-on coaching and support in standards driven instruction and restorative practices which led to 90% year over year student retention, and 95% student attendance.• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team on enrollment, budgeting, recruitment, safety, family partnerships, and administrative strategies for over 1800 students, their families, and 200 staff. Show less •Served as principal at a dynamic start-up school, focused on orchestrating school culture, academic excellence, and day-to-day operations for 360 scholars and 30 dedicated staff members serving grades 6-8. •Mentored and empowered staff through coaching sessions, crafting innovative curricular scope and sequences tailored to meet the diverse needs of every learner, and facilitating collaborative planning sessions and data-driven discussions, resulting in scholars achieving remarkable growth of 1.5 years on average as measured by MAP assessments. •Orchestrated student discipline strategies and devised effective behavior intervention plans, culminating in an impressive 90% student retention rate.•Innovated teaching plans and structures for various settings including onsite, online, hybrid, and at-risk environments during the challenging times of the pandemic.•Led recruitment efforts, spearheaded staff development initiatives, and crafted effective onboarding programs, resulting in an outstanding 92% staff retention rate. Show less

  • Chief of Academics

    Jan 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Middle School Principal

    Jul 2018 - Jan 2022
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  Teaching lab

  Jul 2024 - now

  Senior manager: coaching development