EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR STANDARDS BOARD | Olympia, WA

Program Manager for Educator Preparation Program Effectiveness (September 2021 – present), Preparation and Credentialing Program Specialist (March 2019 – August 2021), Project Assistant (April 2018 – March 2019) State agency responsible for policy and oversight of Washington’s system of educator preparation and certification.

• Strategically direct and monitor educator preparation program review system for program accountability and support.
• Lead reviews for individual educator preparation programs. Provide individualized assistance to program leaders; recruit, convene, and train review team; synthesize and compile review team decisions into culminating report.
• Serve as agency’s rules coordinator: track and maintain all agency rulemaking.
• Draft WAC language to reflect stakeholder input. Review RCW and WAC to ensure compliance.
• Synthesize and communicate policy for administrators, teachers, university and college leaders, and other educators.
• Promote data use across the agency through participation in the internal data & research team.
• Engage in learning communities focused on anti-racism, contributing to evaluating my work with an equity lens.
• Co-facilitate community work groups to create equitable policy in areas including credentialing for educators of the visually impaired and deaf, responsive certificate renewal options, and more.
• Redeveloped ongoing educator preparation program approval process: built and implemented action plan, designed approval forms, led Board through process improvement, and created new internal and external resources. Feedback indicated that redevelopment efforts resulted in more articulated proposals that meet or exceed standards.
• Coordinated ongoing EPP approval process: communicated with and provide support for program leaders, facilitate and compile staff feedback from six staff member, and present to the Board.
• Analyzed and presented on qualitative survey responses from over 800 participants, leading to stakeholder and data driven policy changes affecting the majority of Washington educators.
• Streamlined internal processes: created agency wide action plan framework and facilitate internal pilot; produce and implement first-ever agency wide event planning process.

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | St. Louis, MO

Fourth grade student teacher and teacher of record (June-October 2017): Title I School in Normandy Schools Collaborative.

• Received teacher preparation from Teach For America, St. Louis (TFA). Attended University of Missouri – St. Louis while in TFA to meet teacher certification requirements.
• Formed relationships with 18 students and families through consistent communication and responsive classroom management.
• Trained in culturally responsive pedagogy, trauma informed teaching, restorative justice, and social emotional learning.

CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS | Washington D.C.

Video Intern (June-August 2016): Multi-issue progressive think tank.

• Collaborated with education policy team to create video for new teacher pipeline campaign, TeachStrong.
• Tasks included distilling 9 policy proposals into culminating visual message, script writing, 2D animation, and video editing.
• Livestreamed all CAP in house events, and served as the production assistant on off-site shoots.

CITY FACES | St. Louis, MO

Co-President (May 2014-May 2016), Public Relations Chair (August 2013-May 2014), Tutor (October 2012-May 2017): Youth organization in St. Louis Public Housing, serving 50 children with Tutoring, Mentoring, Community Garden, and Girls Club programs.

• Managed 18 person executive board and coordinated 100+ volunteers.
• Initiated and executed ongoing strategic planning process, building a mission and vision driven organization.
• Guided organization’s fiscal strategy and expanded revenue streams that increased annual programming funds by 15% on average. Worked with treasurer on budget development and adherence.
• Partnered with the St. Louis Housing Authority, City Faces parents and community members, Mr. WashU (main fundraiser), and other external stakeholders to ensure ongoing community support and sponsorship of the program.
• Crafted first-ever volunteer and Executive Board member survey, launching volunteer training, internal communication, and community outreach improvements.
• Planned and moderated educational and advocacy events for 100+ attendees, led recruitment presentations, and facilitated volunteer trainings on topics such as social justice and discipline.
• Designed all brand/marketing campaigns contributing to an increase from 7 to 90 volunteers in 2 years.
• Launched a new website and monthly newsletter, managed social media.
• Developed and maintained safe after-school environment for children, ages 4-16, to encourage passion and academic confidence.
• Collaborated with tutor team to outline responsive and engaging curriculum.
• Initiated preteen Girls Club.

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS, THE OFFICE OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE | St. Louis, MO

Dorm Residential Advisor (August 2014-May 2016)

• Foster and insure welcoming sophomore floor community by leading opportunities for student growth.
• Plan and facilitate social and educational events, as well as support all Residential Life programs.
• In annual performance evaluations, received 100% rating from residents for strong peer counseling and facilitation of their academic success.

FIRST 5 FUNDAMENTALS | Tacoma, WA

Collective Action Intern (June-August 2015): Pierce County’s early childhood learning network.

• Generated first county level analysis of state and district kindergarten readiness data, culminating in a summary report and infographic.
• Organized annual partner recognition event for 75 participants; managed RSVPs; organized catering and participant activities.
• Prepared for and participated in various coalition and statewide meetings, including creating and disseminating agendas.
• Designed social media content and strategy, and various sustainable marketing materials.
• Wrote, sent out, and created MailChimp templates for partner newsletters.

STAND FOR CHILDREN | Tacoma, WA

Campaign Intern (June-August 2015): National education advocacy organization.

• Formulated databases and coordinated volunteers for phone banking, canvassing, and voter registration, contributing to successful candidate bid in local school board race.
• Organized communal art project for sustained use.

ARCHCITY DEFENDERS | St. Louis, MO

Design Contractor (November-March 2017), Entrepreneurial Studies Intern (June-October 2014) Nonprofit law firm.

• Contributed to ongoing website updates and created social media campaign images.
• Designed marketing materials and developed social media strategy including a St. Louis homelessness awareness campaign.
• Launched website redesign.
• Interviewed/recorded client stories, and shadowed staff attorneys in court.

MOUNT PLEASANT ESTATES | Augusta, MO

Social Media and Graphic Design Coordinator (March 2014-December 2015)

• Designed and launched new website using WordPress.
• Updated social media strategy/content, increasing winery’s online presence.
• Responsible for creation of marketing materials.

GROUNDSWELL AT AUBURN SEMINARY | New York, NY

Social Media and Graphic Design Intern (June-October 2013): An online community who believe interfaith can be a force for good in the world.

• Produced blog posts and organized website content.
• Generated social media posts, resulting in 25% increase in petition signatures.
• Designed infographics and other graphic design elements.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, D.A. GONYEA BRANCH | Tacoma, WA

Tutor and Summer Art Program Teacher (March 2011-June 2013)

• After school elementary school tutoring; developed and taught K-6th grade 8-week summer art curriculum including planning and curation of culminating art show.

Mural Project Coordinator (April-August 2011)

• Directed design and completion of indoor mural based on children members’ perceptions of the benefit they gain from their time at BGC.
• Awarded Youth Volunteer of the Year.

EDUCATION

Washington University in St. Louis | B.A. in Political Science & B.F.A. in Studio Art (December 2016)
GPA 3.76 | B.A. Cum Laude (2016), B.F.A. Magna Cum Laude (2016)
Dean’s List (all semesters)

AWARDS

Ethan A. H. Shepley Award, WUSTL (2016): Presented to outstanding seniors who have excelled in the areas of leadership, scholarship, and service to the campus community.

Grossman-Alexander Prize, WUSTL (2016): Awarded to an outstanding senior thesis in American Politics.

Danforth Scholar, WUSTL (2012-graduation):  Awarded to a student who embraces high ideals; i.e. personal integrity, selflessness, commitment to community, and dedication to leadership and academic excellence.

a2ru Emerging Creatives Summit: Forging Resilient Communities, WUSTL (2016): Nominated to attend by faculty. Created proposal to tackle local housing crises as part of 13 person team in two-day work period.

Pi Sigma Alpha, WUSTL (2015): National Political Science Honor Society awarded to top third of class

SKILLS

• Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud
• Google Suite
• Livestreaming via Telestream
• MailChimp
• Microsoft Office Products
• Non-Profit Social Media
• R-Studio
• Alchemer (previously known as SurveyGizmo)
• Toon Boom Harmony
• WordPress

TRAININGS and PANELS

• Facilitated Volunteer Onboarding and Program Training with City Faces, Fall 2014 and 2015, Spring 2015 and 2016
• Participated in A2RU Emerging Creatives Summit: Forging Resilient Communities, March 2016
• Attended Candidate Endorsement Training with Stand for Children, Summer 2015
• Facilitated Discipline Training with City Faces, Fall 2014 and 2015, Spring 2015 and 2016
• Participated in Early Learning Advisory Council Meetings with First 5 FUNdamentals, Summer 2015
• Attended Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training with Residential Life, Fall 2015
• Organized Uncle Joe’s Sensitivity Training with City Faces, Fall 2015
• Organized Safety Training for the Community with City Faces, Fall 2015
• Attended Social Justice Training with Residential Life, Summer 2014 and 2015
• Facilitated Social Justice Training for City Faces, Spring 2016
• Moderated Stories of St. Louis: A Talk by Bob Hansman with City Faces, Fall 2015
• Facilitated Strategic Planning Processes with City Faces, Fall 2014  and 2015
• Moderated Understanding Inequities in Education Panel with City Faces, Spring 2015
• Introduced The Whole Child: Inequalities in Opportunities Panel with City Faces, Spring 2016

To view my online design portfolio visit: http://bit.ly/2x94av2