Michael Lawson

Michael Lawson is an experienced educator and program manager currently serving as an Instructor and Program Manager at A-List Education since October 2018, focusing on enhancing access to high-quality test preparation through adaptive learning platforms. Prior to this role, Michael worked as an Academic Specialist at Harlem Children's Zone from February 2014 to July 2019, where responsibilities included redesigning academic intervention programs, recruiting tutors, and creating professional development curricula. Michael also held various positions at Harlem Children's Zone, including Learning Center Manager and Academic Case Management Coordinator, where tasks involved coordinating education efforts, mentoring students, and managing program performance. Earlier in their career, Michael contributed as a reporter for the Investigative Reporting Workshop and Free Speech Radio News, focusing on labor and economic policy research, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Howard University.