Experience

CultureLink Settlement and Community Services

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bike Hub Program Worker, Bike To The Future Program

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  In partnership with Toronto Community Housing and Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services, and with Mechanics Trainers at Lawrence-Orton and Tobermory Bike Hubs, prepare young Toronto Community Housing residents for employment in the bicycle industry. Provide mentorship and guidance on how to apply for jobs in the bicycle industry and beyond. Lead community bicycle rides and present safe riding skills instruction to encourage cycling as a viable mode of transportation.

• Cycling Educator

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  • Delivered Safe Cycling presentations to thousands of elementary and secondary students in the GTA via assemblies and bike rodeos as part of the Bike To School program• Worked cooperatively in teams dedicated to combatting racism and other forms of discrimination• Travelled to delivery sites in order to model safe cycling• Assisted in bicycle maintenance & repair for bike clubs and after school programs• Documented positive & negative outcomes via daily reports

• Cycling Educator, Active and Safe Routes To School Pilot Project

  • Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

  Under the City of Toronto's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, worked in partnership with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), and Green Communities Canada (GCC) to encourage children to use active transportation such as walking, biking or scootering to and from school and increase awareness and response to new community safety measures at four pilot schools. Conducted Active Transportation "Walk and Roll" Rodeos, led neighbourhood community walks, and interviewed parents and guardians to gauge the intended impact of new traffic signs, sidewalk stencils, and pavement markings.

• Cycling Educator, Bike To School Project for Students With Complex Barriers

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Ran pilot program for students with complex barriers, including Mild Intellectual Disability, Autism, and Learning Disability, to learn to ride a bicycle, carry out bicycle safety checks, and navigate city streets. • Instrumental in the writing of a Cycling Educator’s Guide on how to teach cycling skills to students with complex barriers



Cycle Toronto

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cycling Educator

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  • Present Safe Cycling 101 programs to adults in online webinars and community settings• Travel to delivery sites to model safe cycling• Utilize CANBIKE 2 certification & extensive cycling experience to coach adult riders in navigating urban areas• Emphasize multi-modal transportationAlso under contract with Cycle Toronto March-Dec 2017 April-Nov 2016 • Present Safe Cycling 101 programs to adults in online webinars and community settings• Travel to delivery sites to model safe cycling• Utilize CANBIKE 2 certification & extensive cycling experience to coach adult riders in navigating urban areas• Emphasize multi-modal transportationAlso under contract with Cycle Toronto March-Dec 2017 April-Nov 2016



Word Maven Music / Song Maven Studio

• Creative Director & Principal

  • 1993 - Present

  Music Education, Publishing, and Music Services. Music Education, Publishing, and Music Services.



Elite Prep

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Genre & Essay Writing / Reading / Test Prep / Long Distance Learning Liaison Instructor

  • 2006 - Jun 2019

  I use my background and experience as a Learning Skills Specialist to help students achieve their academic goals, and I teach the following courses:•Genre Exploration & Presentation Workshop•Reading & Writing (studies of novels, short stories, essays & articles; grammar, vocabulary & essay writing lessons)•SAT and SSAT preparation •Developmental Psychology | Philosophy (University of Oklahoma Independent and Distance Learning liaison)•Private lesson tutoring for essay writing and various academic assignments



Songwriters Association of Canada

• Canada
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Songwriting Coach / Workshop Clinician

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2018

  •Song Assessor, SAC's song assessment service•Facilitator, Moderator, & Songwriting Coach, Challenge 2015•Blog Host & Moderator, Challenge 2013•Author / Contributor, Songwriter's Magazine•Panelist & Educator for WritersConnect Workshop in partnership with Glenn Gould Foundation •Facilitated group songwriting exercises for Friends Of We Care / Metalworks Summer Music Camp and various schools•Date With A Demo panelist •Song Assessor, SAC's song assessment service•Facilitator, Moderator, & Songwriting Coach, Challenge 2015•Blog Host & Moderator, Challenge 2013•Author / Contributor, Songwriter's Magazine•Panelist & Educator for WritersConnect Workshop in partnership with Glenn Gould Foundation •Facilitated group songwriting exercises for Friends Of We Care / Metalworks Summer Music Camp and various schools•Date With A Demo panelist



Guitar Workshop Plus

• Songwriting Instructor

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Led students to produce 3 original songs via daily classes in a one week intensive study• Performed in faculty and student ensemble concerts on the Humber College stage• Taught a songwriting clinic for curious rock, blues, jazz, country, classical & metal guitar players• Interacted with students day to day as part of the campus community• Collaborated with stellar music-educator faculty colleagues in concert & in teaching students • Led students to produce 3 original songs via daily classes in a one week intensive study• Performed in faculty and student ensemble concerts on the Humber College stage• Taught a songwriting clinic for curious rock, blues, jazz, country, classical & metal guitar players• Interacted with students day to day as part of the campus community• Collaborated with stellar music-educator faculty colleagues in concert & in teaching students



Institut Trebas Québec Inc.

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Songwriting Instructor

  • 2012 - 2012

  Designed curriculum covering lyrical, musical, and business elements of songwriting, including:•The roots of popular song in North America•Essentials of Successful Songs•Song Forms•Songwriting Techniques, Strategies, and Resources•Writing On Assignment & Commercial MarketsFacilitated exercises for the development of song craftCreated assessment tools Designed curriculum covering lyrical, musical, and business elements of songwriting, including:•The roots of popular song in North America•Essentials of Successful Songs•Song Forms•Songwriting Techniques, Strategies, and Resources•Writing On Assignment & Commercial MarketsFacilitated exercises for the development of song craftCreated assessment tools



SASS (School Alliance of Student Songwriters)

• Workshop Clinician

  • 2005 - 2012

  Instruct and support young writers in the art and craft of songwriting in classroom workshops. Instruct and support young writers in the art and craft of songwriting in classroom workshops.



Metalworks Institute

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Theory Instructor

  • 2010 - 2010

  •Following Ontario Ministry of Education expectations, taught Music Theory to Audio Production & Engineering students •Used SmartBoard Technology in state-of-the-art music theatre classroom to deliver lectures to 40+ students •Following Ontario Ministry of Education expectations, taught Music Theory to Audio Production & Engineering students •Used SmartBoard Technology in state-of-the-art music theatre classroom to deliver lectures to 40+ students



Proctor Academy

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Learning Skills Specialist / Music Teacher / Music Ensemble Accompanist

  • 2000 - 2005

  Learning Skills Specialist•Evaluated students to determine their learning styles, achievement levels and areas of strength and weakness; reported documentation of any learning differences•Administered formal and informal achievement testing•Wrote and implemented individual Learning Skills educational programs•Prepared Initial, Interim, and Final Reports of educational programs•Solved technology problems and introduced new software as Technology Liaison for the Learning Skills DepartmentMusic Teacher & Ensemble Accompanist •Accompanied the choir in daily rehearsals, competitions, and community service events•Led Project Periods in musical theatre and opera•Advised Senior Independent Studies in SongwritingStudent Diversity Group Faculty Advisor•Conducted weekly meetings for Straight and Gay Alliance (SAGA) support group•Led students in on-and-off campus activities



Nashville Songwriters Association International

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NSAI Regional Coordinator

  • 2000 - 2005

  Regional Coordinator of the NSAI Chapter workshop serving New Hampshire, Vermont, and the Greater Boston area Regional Coordinator of the NSAI Chapter workshop serving New Hampshire, Vermont, and the Greater Boston area



Dixon Hall Music School

• Computer Music / Piano Instructor

  • 1999 - 2000

  •Developed computer music curriculum and taught computer music course•Configured MIDI recording studio and maintained equipment•Taught piano lessons and prepared students for monthly recitals•Accompanied the choir in rehearsals and concerts •Developed computer music curriculum and taught computer music course•Configured MIDI recording studio and maintained equipment•Taught piano lessons and prepared students for monthly recitals•Accompanied the choir in rehearsals and concerts



Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)

• United States
• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Music Profiler

  • 1993 - 1993

  Logged performances of music in various business establishments; submitted detailed reports. Logged performances of music in various business establishments; submitted detailed reports.



St. Martin's Press

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Acquisitions Editor; Sales Representative, College Division

  • 1985 - 1992

  •Defined publishing program for the disciplines of Sociology, Philosophy and Religion•Targeted and acquired textbooks for specific courses•Managed 80 accounts in seven states•Conducted market research and territory analysis •Defined publishing program for the disciplines of Sociology, Philosophy and Religion•Targeted and acquired textbooks for specific courses•Managed 80 accounts in seven states•Conducted market research and territory analysis