Hailing from small-town Bridgeton, NJ, Darla Bunting always felt a calling on her spirit to inspire youth and help others. Darla describes Bridgeton as a small town with big city problems. Growing up in a city where poverty and violence serve as cripples to progress to this day, Darla became aware early on that in America where a child is born has great influence on hisher life outcomes. These life experiences led Darla to commit her life to helping people growing up in poor and under-resourced communities. She aims to level the playing field and empower youth to find and attain their wildest dreams by using education, coupled with building sustainable living communities, as the great equalizer. Darla's educational journey began at a K- charter school in New Orleans, Louisiana. In , Darla returned to the place that has become her home-- Washington, DC. She served as a Founding Teacher at DC Scholars Stanton Elementary where she taught third grade literacy. DC Scholars Stanton is a District of Columbia Public Schools partner turnaround school. Darla was part of a staff tasked with turning the school around from ranking as the second lowest performing to one of the top performing schools in the district. During Darla's second year at Stanton doubled its reading scores on the DC CAS standardized assessment. Currently, Darla is the Volunteer and Alumni Engagement Manager at College Summit and a masters student at American University. She co-leads First Book-DC-an advisory board that awards book grants to teachers nonprofits serving children in need. Lastly, Darla is the former Capital Director of Capital Cause a non-profit that engages young professionals through collective giving and service. As Capital Director, Darla managed the organizations grant cycle by soliciting nonprofits to apply for micro-grants, leading a committee to vet and select grant recipients, and awarding micro-grants throughout the year. Specialties -Dynamic, data-driven problem solving ability -Exceptional organizational skills -Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with families, key stakeholders and community members -Experience working in an urban education environment -Event Planning, Logistics Coordination, -Fundraising -Organizational Development -Project Managementread more ...read less ...
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University Of Maryland College Park
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Student At University Of Maryland
Campus Campaign Coordinator At Teach For America
Founding 3rd Grade Teacher At Scholar Academies
Teach For America Policy And Advocacy Fellow At National Head Start Association
Writing Coach At The Posse Foundation
Tutor At Rocket Learning
Elementary School Teacher At Milestone Sabis Academy Of New Orleans
Board Member- Greater New Orleans At First Book
Corp Member At Teach For America
Coalition For Community Schools
Intern At Institute For Educational Leadership
Kids2college Liaison At Capital Partners For Education
University Courtyards Community Assistant At Capstone Management
Office Of Undergraduate Admissions Administrative Assistant At University Of Maryland
Regional Summer Associate At College Summit
Department Of Resident Life Resident Assistant At University Of Maryland
Chillum Internship Program Teacher At University Of Maryland
C.h.a.m.p. Gear Up Residential Counselor At Rowan University
First Book-dc Co-chair At First Book
Founding 3rd Grade Turnaround Teacher At Scholar Academies
Volunteer & Alumni Engagement Manager At College Summit
Capital Director At Capital Cause
First Book-dc Chair At First Book
Teacher At District Of Columbia Public Schools Dcps
Elementary School Teacher - Teach For America At Milestone Sabis Academy Of New Orleans
Kids2college Facilitator And Liaison At Capital Partners For Education
3rd Grade Literacy Teacher At District Of Columbia Public Schools Dcps
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