         TEACHER       Summary      Experienced, detail-oriented Program Manager with excellent communication, problem solving and strategic planning skills. Passionate about networking, community engagement, building partnerships, training, and educational equity.         Summary of Qualifications          9 years of professional experience in teaching, facilitating, and training   Familiar with culturally responsive teaching   Cultivates relationships teachers  Exceptional organization and time management skills  Ability to multi task and remain flexible  Trained in business leadership and management  Member of Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce  Excellent presentation and communication skills: verbal, written and interpersonal   Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite       Trained in diversity and inclusion strategies  Experience in higher education   Masters degree in education  Experience with work based learning opportunities  Community Outreach Specialist  Certified in conflict and dispute resolution  Knowledge of educational trends, expectations, climate  Deep understanding ELA  Familiarity with Denver Plan            Experience      Teacher     Sep 2015   to   Jul 2017      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Knowledge and understanding of DPS practices, framework, and mission  Collaborate with school administration, and Denver Public School leadership  Data driven instruction and curriculum design  Understanding of educational policy locally and nationally  Engaged with immigrant and refugee families, community leaders, and pre-collegiate
     programs for students in the Metro Denver area         Service Learning Coordinator     Nov 2013   to   Sep 2014      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Created curriculum focused on job shadowing and experiential learning  Worked closely with parents and community to create engaging service opportunities  Planned trainings, conferences, and events around community engagement and service
      learning            Identified and recruited a broad range of speakers  Spoke on service learning and expeditionary learning panels  Managed budget         English Teacher     Aug 2012   to   Oct 2013      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Worked with Japanese government to expand US and Japanese foreign relations  Taught high school students  Created and facilitated intercultural communication classes for adults         Site Director     Aug 2010   to   Aug 2012      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Coordinated educational before and after school programs for over 250 students and their
      families  Managed adult and parent engagement classes and events  Created internship and job shadow opportunities  Partnered with Metro State, CU Boulder, University of Denver to create college preparedness workshops  Worked with Playworks- focused on conflict and dispute resolution and restorative justice  Trained in conflict and dispute resolution, mentoring, and restorative justice  Coordinated summer programs, hired and trained staff  Deep understanding of diversity and inclusion efforts in public education  Provided professional development opportunities to staff, mentors, and school
       administration  Facilitated trainings on diversity, homelessness, race, and restorative justice         Program Manager     Dec 2007   to   Aug 2010      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Created pilot mentoring program for six urban schools funded by the Department of Education  Created job shadows and internships with local businesses   Gathered and analyzed data on community needs and interests      Solicited contributions and participation from local businesses to promote and improve community events and activities      Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote the organization's community service programs     Monitored program budgets and costs to verify expenses were within budget parameters       Presented program developments to the community, city council and city manager         Collected and entered statistical data into databases             Certifications     Colorado Teaching Certification  ELA-E Certified   Conflict and Dispute Resolution Certification       Education and Training      MA  ,   Education   August 2015     University of Denver   －   City  ,   State     Education       Bachelor of Science  ,   Political Communications   May 2006     Emerson College   －   City  ,   State     Political Communications Magna Cum Laude       Skills      Training  Conference Organization  Microsoft Office Suite  Non-profit management        Activities and Honors      Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado-Alum   Chamber Connect, Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce-Participant   Denver Center for the Performing Arts- Professional Advisory Board   Board Member PeaceJam Foundation- Mentor and Curriculum Advisor      