Project Manager in the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans. Connected community groups to resources and projects to help the revitalization of the area after Hurricane Katrina. Identified and presented potential projects to community members and organization including a new town center.

* Fellow at the Center for Urban Revitalization Excellence at the University of Pennsylvania. * Earned certification in urban revitalization. * Collaborated with city officials, non profit organizations and citizens on revitalization efforts in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. * Analyzed devastated neighborhoods and developed action plans and strategies to bring residents back to their neighborhoods. * Launched the Lower 9th Ward's first farmers' market. * Researched vacant properties' legal status and worked with homeowners on revitalization efforts.

Focus on grantwriting and business recruitment/developement for vacant properties.

* Developed community gardens, programming and organized communities around healthy eating and environmental initiatives in NE DC. * Work included outreach and partnerships with other organizations. * Provided training for summer youth participants. * Developed programs for the community and coordinated volunteer efforts in the garden.

* Lead teacher for writing, social studies, science and health in departmentalized 5th Grade. * Led student focused ELA instruction on engaging, culturally diverse literature that included small and whole group discussions and writing exercises to advance students' skills and knowledge. * Collaborated with PTA, 5th grade team and administration on student activities and studies. * Identified struggling learners and developed strategies with parents, teachers and administration to help students identify and meet learning goals. * Problem-solved with students on issues related to conflict resolution. Coordinated with county restorative justice personnel to support student efforts. * Created project-based lesson plans that challenged students academically. This included tailoring lessons to meet the needs of English learners and students with learning challenges. * Supervised small group lessons based on formative and summative assessments that engaged students and challenged them to work towards academic goals.

Oversaw operations of non profit organization responsible for managing central business district; Worked with agencies' committees on issues related to design, promotions, volunteer recruitment and training and economic development as directed by Main Street New Jersey and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Acted as liaison between businesses and local government. Built consensus within community on a vision for downtown. Met with various stakeholders in downtown including property owners, non profits, citizen groups and business owners on issues related to growth of downtown. Recruited new businesses. Worked with landlords to fill store vacancies. Guided new businesses through Village permitting process. Show less

* Special education paraeducator for grades 2 through 5. * Collaborated with teachers on behavior plans and academic goals for students in all grades. * Assisted in classroom management and managed lunch and recess duties. * Co planned special events and school master calender.

Responsible for management of recreation facility and ensuring programs are implemented. Created community garden program that includes healthy eating initiatives.

* Worked in Central City New Orleans on issues of disinvestment, community development and affordable housing. * Developed database of clients for housing rehabilitation partnership; met with residents concerning blighted and abandoned properties. * Researched records and acquired vacant properties from former residents. Created acquisition presentations for executive board of NONDC. * Developed marketing materials for new homes being built. Created presentations. * Built relationships with other local and national non profits and oversaw the installation of 40 street trees in Central City. * Introduced professional landscaping to NONDC's affordable housing. * Wrote a $15,000 grant to the Enterprise Green Communities program which was awarded. * Wrote a significant portion of a Neighborhood Stabilization Project grant; NONDC was awarded over $200,000 to develop four affordable housing units as a result.

included daily maintenance of lawns, gardens and historic monument. Trained staff in horticulture and customer service. Created work schedules and implemented system of bonuses for temporary park personnel. Worked directly with numerous groups on park improvements and clean-ups that helped community reclaim their park. Helped successfully coordinate special events that included outdoor movies, concerts and holiday events. Acted as liaison between local government, parks department and community organizations.PERSONAL-Board Member, Carrollton/Riverbend Residents Association Show less

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