Site Supervisor, newhavencounts.io, New Haven, CT - 1 yr
Informed, managed, and assisted site tutors at multiple schools for afterschool programs. Worked with experts (PhD mathematicians) who created curriculum, helped to iterate or alter it so it could be successfully taught by others and facilitated in the classroom. Equipped sites with required materials and managed distribution across sites. Developed systems for tracking student progress. Trained tutors in the curriculum to exceed educational goals in inaugural program.

Executive Board, Secretary, Curriculum Writer, Facilitator, Fitting Room Educational Media -9 yrs
Nonprofit that teaches students videography and interviewing skills in order to develop mini-docs focused on careers. As a founding member, have served in all functional areas: fundraising, grant writing, community engagement, student guidance, and securing 501 (c) (3) status.
• Created a curriculum that guides students through research and self-discovery activities leveraging foundational building blocks to help them strategically plan their desired career trajectory.
• Coordinated Board meetings and networking; Fundraising development and special event planning.
• Developed a 10-lesson curriculum module (Determine Your Destiny) that prepares middle school students to engage, envision, and plan their high school and college careers.
• Worked with partners in colleges and technology suppliers.
• Secured appointments with schools to workshop the curriculum in after-school programs.

Community Engagement Project Manager, American Mural Project, Winsted, CT - UP Flexreturn™
Served as lead facilitator for community college interns to project manage full-cycle participation in community outreach activities. Guided students in gaining professional skills needed to ideate, develop, and execute a project that raised awareness and community involvement in AMP.

Investigator, STATE OF CONNECTICUT – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, New Haven, CT | 13 yrs
Bureau of Child Support Enforcement
• Prepared petitions to establish paternity and child support.
• Applied state and federal laws regulating the distribution of welfare benefits to determine obligations.
• Supported Assistant Attorney General by preparing court case reports.
• Provided testimony as to the ability of the parties to provide child support.
• Investigated paternity and child support claims for those who applied for the services of the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement and those receiving public assistance.

Long-term Substitute Teacher, Hamden and North Haven School Systems, CT - 5 yrs
• Taught grades 7-12 in mainstream and special education classrooms.
• Interpreted and presented new curriculum with minimal prep; agile and relatable classroom leader.
• Taught all subjects in junior and senior high schools; enjoy foundational subject matter expertise in Social Studies and Algebra.

Area Coordinator & Regional Chapter Coordinator, Director, Associate Director, Pathfinders Club - 7+ yrs
Scouting organization that teaches outdoor skills, health, recreational, and vocational development.
• Train the trainers to administer their clubs, covering a chapter in multi-states and assisting 16 Directors.
• As Area Coordinator for curriculum development, taught directors how to implement the Pathfinder program requirements and guided them throughout the year.
• Coordinated an annual training conference to update the Directors on changes in the program.

Bookkeeper/Office Manager, JKW Insurance Services, Mt. Vernon, NY - 5+ yrs
Provided reporting, bookkeeeping and ongoing back office support for this family-owned business.
• Reconciled accounts monthly using QuickBooks.
• Set up filing system, data entry, and maintained the customer data in Agency pro software.

Career Counselor, New Haven Job Corps Center, New Haven, CT - 6 mos
• Prepared and assisted students seeking employment.
• Sourced and placed students with employers, agencies, and higher education institutions.
• Advised on career paths following assessment and preparation of experience, training, and skills.

Guardian Ad Litem/Attorney for Minor Child, Solo Practitioner, New Haven County, CT - 7 yrs
Represented children in neglect and abuse cases, divorce.
• Settled estate accounts and helped with estate planning and wills.
• Advised clients in general document preparation in the areas of child support and housing.

Investigator, STATE OF CONNECTICUT – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, New Haven, CT - 13 yrs
Bureau of Child Support Enforcement
• Prepared petitions to establish paternity and child support.
• Applied state and federal laws regulating the distribution of welfare benefits to determine obligation to provide child support.
• Supported Assistant Attorney General by preparing court case reports.
• Provided testimony as to the ability of the parties to provide child support.
• Investigated paternity and child support claims for those who applied for the services of the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement and those receiving public assistance.