What I Have Done

Places I've worked: Chicago, Denver, Newark, Harlem

Courses I've taught:

• 1st/2nd grade reading

• 6th grade writing

• 7th grade science, math

• 8th grade math

• High School: Algebra I, Physics, Chemistry, SAT Prep, College Preparation

Highlights:

• Taught 9th-grade physics with student SAT II scores at the 40th percentile against self-selecting seniors.

• Developed curriculum modifications for special needs students, achieving comparable SAT II results.

• Led adoption and implementation of a new context-based math curriculum.

• Coached teachers on effective instructional practices.

• Founded a service-based science club

Founding Principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction

• Led the founding team, establishing mission, vision, and a college-focused culture.

• Oversaw instructional and curricular development across all subjects.

• Ensured culturally responsive, standards-aligned instruction through PD, lesson feedback, and observations.

• Implemented data-driven instruction to address student needs.

• Collaborated to hire faculty and staff.

• Achieved state assessment results that consistently outperformed the district with year-over-year growth.

Leadership Fellow (Accelerate Institute + Democracy Prep)

• Selected for the prestigious Ryan Fellowship, preparing educators to become principals in urban charter schools.

• Completed the Accelerate Institute program, blending Kellogg School of Management coursework with leadership strategies.

• Served on the leadership team at Democracy Prep Public Charter High School in Harlem as part of my field study.

Network Science and Math Director, Network High School Director

• High School Design & Transition:

  • Researched best practices in high school design and created a guiding document aligning organizational values with industry standards.

  • Built and supported the transition process from 8th grade to high school.

• Curriculum Design & Funding:

  • Designed and implemented the BRICK model for high school math and science curriculum.

  • Secured grant funding for science labs through Students 2 Science and increased cultural relevance in curricula.

• Professional Development & Model Alignment:

  • Led professional development and maintained a Resource Hub aligning SEL with Math and Science.

  • Contributed to PK-12 model alignment and districtwide testing protocols.

Director of Science

• I developed innovative professional learning programs that aligned with standards-based instruction and equitable teaching practices. I led the creation of practical tools, instructive blogs, and processes to support educators. I also worked to position the organization as a thought leader in science education by fostering collaboration with mission-aligned organizations.

• Samples:

  • Prompts to Enhance Grade-Level Science Learning

  • Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER): A Simple Framework for Writing Across Subject Areas

  • Phenomena Hub

  • Webinar (with Amber Woods): Teaching Today’s Student Scientists in Three Dimensions

  • Science Leadership and Coaching Round Tables

  • NSTA Presentations:

    • Making Meaning: Bringing the Community into Your Curriculum

    • Teaching Changemakers: Science Instruction to Make a Difference

    • Bringing Science Home: Affirm Student Scientists

    • More than Mobiles and Diagrams: Modeling with a Purpose

PTA Diversity Council Chair

• Website

• Black History Month Family Guide

• Past Events:

  • Facilitated Round Tables about topics such as: Indigenous People, Talking about Big Things with Little People, Seeking Calm in Times of Chaos, Championing Neurodiversity, Building Positive Math Identity, How to Talk with Kids about Gender

Founder and Leader of "Share Your Story," an annual community children's author event

Girl Scout Cookie Manager (Coordinated the sale of approximately 10,000 Girl Scout cookies!)

Manage grade-Level communication for elementary school families