Career Highlights
Professional Summary
Experienced Assistant Principal with expertise in backwards design, personalized coaching of teachers, organizing tailored professional development, creating streamlined structures, and leading school culture initiatives such as schoolwide diversity and equity conversations as well as sustaining a college bound culture. Experienced with both standards based grading and traditional grading systems.
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*CV available on request
Skills
Leadership Coaching Teaching Program Development
Event Planning Public Speaking Creative Initiatives Organization STEM Equity Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Data-Driven Instruction Backwards Planning
Work Experience
July 2016-Present
Assistant Principal of Math, Science, and Specialty Areas at Math, Engineering, Science Academy (MESA) Charter High School
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Supervisor of Math, Science, and Specialty Departments
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pioneer
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Internship & Enrichment Liaison
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Academic Operations Leader
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Instructional Leadership Team Member & Leader
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Leadership Team Member
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Head of Black History Month Committee
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Instructional Coach to Teachers other instructional coaches
September 2011-June 2016
SPED-Secondary Science Tenured Teacher at High School for Global Citizenship NYC Department of Education/Teach For America Alum
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Curriculum Creator
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Science Department Leader
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Grade Team Leader
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Coordinator of Student Activities
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Member of Instructional Cabinet
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Students with IEPs Coordinator
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Peer Leader Advisor
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Facilitator of Professional Development
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Teacher Mentor & Coach
Education
January 2014-May 2015
Bank Street Graduate School of Education
Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership
August 2011-May 2013
Hunter College of CUNY, School of Education
Master’s of Science in Education in Adolescent Special Education (7-12)
August 2011-May 2013
Hunter College of CUNY, School of Education
Master’s of Science in Education in Adolescent Special Education (7-12)
Certifications
May 2021
NYS Professional Certification: School District Leader
December 2019
NYS Professional Certification: School Building Leader
December 2016
NYS Professional Certification: Adolescent Special Education, Chemistry Extension
Speaking Engagements
February 15, 2022
"Traveling Intentionally: Learning Black History on the Road"
A workshop centered on how to intentionally educate oneself on Black history and culture as well as support Black-owned businesses while traveling.
April 28, 2021
"Spreading & Retaining Black Girl Magic in STEM Classrooms & Beyond"
A workshop discussing strategies to be more culturally responsive from an equity framework to not only retain but spread Black girl magic in STEM in school settings!
June 25, 2020
"Solutions and Hope - Milken Educators & Their Students as Upstanders"
A discussion featuring 5 Milken Educators focusing on what educators can do in the school environment to advance and embed lasting lessons about racial respect, empathy, equity, trust organized by Milken Family Foundation
June 6, 2020
"Bridging the Gap"
A dialogue on how Latinos & Black Americans can support each other with 14 visionaries facilitated by Latino World Travelers
March 2020
"Whats Culture Got to Do with It?: CRE Application in the School Setting
Workshop was accepted for the College Board’s A Dream Deferred: The Future of African American Education Conference 2020, Chicago, Illinois (PLEASE NOTE: Conference was cancelled due to COVID-19)
November 2, 2017
"Pathways in Educational Leadership"
An event featuring 5 TFA Alumni School Leaders aimed at providing stories and programming that reflect the diversity of leadership and opportunities here in New York and that open up a world of possibilities for aspiring leaders organized by Teach for America, New York.
November 3, 2016
"Pathways in Educational Leadership"
An event featuring 5 TFA Alumni School Leaders aimed at providing stories and programming that reflect the diversity of leadership and opportunities here in New York and that open up a world of possibilities for aspiring leaders organized by Teach for America, New York.
Publications
January 2022
“Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Classroom”
Co-contributor to Milken Family Foundation Article. In this article, I provide strategies on setting up the right structures to promote DEI in a school.
May 2021
“Celebrating AAPI Month in the Classroom”
Co-contributor to Milken Family Foundation Article. In this article, I provide insights on how I have helped to incorporate the AAPI community into anti-racism efforts in the school setting.
October 2020
“Election Day in the Classroom”
Co-contributor to Milken Family Foundation Article. In this article, I discuss how we are using the 2020 election as a teaching opportunity on a school-wide level.
December 2019
“NYSED Educator Diversity Report”
Featured in report submitted to the Governor and Legislature of the State of New York
(pg. 93 & pg. 102)
Related Education Experiences
July 2018
New York State Education Department, Office of State Assessment
Reviewed the test design and framework for the Physics Content Specialty Test
October 2019 -June 2020
Racial Equity Academy Member
NYCDOE District-Charter Collaborative
Engage with school leaders from district and charter schools as well as central office staff and experienced leaders for equity in order to develop practical skills as well as an action plan around how to facilitate racial equity schools
July 2018
New York State Education Department, Office of State Assessment
Reviewed the test design and framework for the Physics Content Specialty Test