Victoria

Since the destruction left by Hurricane Katrina there has been a need for change in New Orleans’ school system. I have been apart of Kids Rethink – a non-profit youth base organization that works to get the youth voices valued and incorporated in the rebuilding process of New Orleans and it’s schools – since fifth grade and I study at Brandeis University. Because of my work with Rethink I have become one of the prominent advocates for the voiceless youth of New Orleans. In my time with Rethink I have published a collaborated book with fellow Rethinkers at fifteen years-old(Feet to the Fire: The Rethinkers` Guide to Changing Your School), done work around Food Justice and Restorative Justice. My work has brought me to speak at events all over the United States – including places like Harvard University, Oakland and Kentucky – and traveled over seas to study the educational system and culture of Korea. I have stared along side fellow Rethinkers in the HBO documentary, “Weight of The Nation”, highlighting our work in food justice for schools; which lead me to work with the city’s health commissioner to tackle both health and violence in New Orleans. All of this being said I have a passion for teaching and learning. I enjoy the sciences, art and music as well as a multitude of activities. After my studies at Brandeis I plan to teach and come back to New Orleans to share her knowledge with the new youth of New Orleans and in some way continue my activism work.

Availability: Teaching: Math (k-12), reading and english (k-12), science (k-9), writing (k-college), and anthropology (college)

Willing to travel: 50 miles

Experience: Masteryprep, New Orleans, LA, 2018-current
ACT Prep Teacher
Co-teaching
ACT prep
Subject learning (math, reading, English, science)
Classroom management

Wilcox Academy of Early Learning, New Orleans, LA, 2018 - 2018
Head Teacher
Childcare (ages 1 years - 1.5 years; i.e. teaching, feeding, or First Aid)
Co-Teaching
Classroom clean-up
Preparing snack
Interacting with kids and ensuring development (i.e. teaching math, reading to child or playing with)
Facilitating rest time
Building communication skills

Lemberg Children Center, Waltham, Ma, 2014-2018
Teaching Assistant
Childcare (ages 1 years - 5 years; i.e. teaching, feeding, or First Aid)
Co-Teaching
Classroom clean-up
Preparing snack
Interacting with kids and ensuring development (i.e. teaching math, reading to child or playing with)
Facilitating rest time
Building communication skills

Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools, New Orleans, LA, 2013-2015
College Intern/Art Teacher
Childcare (ages 6+; i.e. teaching, feeding or First Aid)
Restorative Justice Workshop facilitation
Student and Staff concealing
Producing scientific non-PowerPoint presentations, actives and lesson plans
Handling relations with parents, schools, students and staff
Handling inter office relations
Co-Teaching Creative writing and arts
Preparing visuals for press conference and space set up (landscaping)
Adult supporter