Educational Programs Director

• Jun 2019 - Present

Music Theatre Program Director & Theatre Teaching Artist

• Jun 2015 - Present

- Coordinate and communicate with theatre and all tech personnel. - Manage a $13,000/year budget and hire staff and interns for our Music Theatre Troupe - Manage rehearsal schedule and communication with parents.- Create all announcements, programs and advertisements for the School Year and Summer Music Theatre Program - Collaborate with Executive Director, partner schools and local organizations for program space and programming. - Teach and design the curriculum for all of our Music Theatre Programs - Develop and lead our new Black Box Program and our partnership with Improv Asylum and Charlestown Working Theatre - Create a season of shows for our Music Theatre Troupe as well as direct and produce the shows

Theatre Teaching Artist

• Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

- Collaborate with a co teacher on creating curriculum for a 2 week "Shakespeare Slam!" class geared towards kids ages 5-8 - Provide an introduction to Shakespeare's language and stories in a way that is accessible. - Develop a final showcase with my co-teacher and the students - Mentor and manage a teaching intern and delegate tasks as needed. - Construct a 3-hour workshop intensive for grades 8-12 entitled "Theatre for Change" exploring the works of Augusto Boal and Theatre of the Oppressed - Develop and Instruct a Middle School class curriculum on "Creating a Character" - Create and implement a 2-hr workshop for ages 6-12 on exploring "Thanksgiving" through Improvisation

Theatre Teaching Artist

• Sep 2018 - May 2019

Theatre Teacher

• Jan 2017 - May 2019

Theatre Teaching Artist

• Sep 2016 - May 2019

- Assist the Huntington’s Manager of Education Operations, in planning lessons in accordance with the program’s established learning objectives and curricular outline. - Co-teach morning class sessions for the 9th Grade Codman Academy/Huntington Partnership, with focus on the Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest in the Fall and the Spring Showcase on the themes of justice and injustice. - Provide one-on-one coaching with students on their poems and rehearsal time for the showcase. - Assist the Huntington’s Manager of Education Operations, in planning lessons in accordance with the program’s established learning objectives and curricular outline. - Co-teach morning class sessions for the 9th Grade Codman Academy/Huntington Partnership, with focus on the Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest in the Fall and the Spring Showcase on the themes of justice and injustice. - Provide one-on-one coaching with students on their poems and rehearsal time for the showcase.

Long-Term Substitute Theatre Teacher

• Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

Student Teacher - Theatre

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

- Collaborate and Assist lead teacher in Scene Study and Audition Techniques class for high school students. - Support students on monologue preparation and give feedback and critique for college auditions - Developing a unit on Modern Theatre for the Juniors and a unit on Boal and Forum Theatre for the Sophomores - Improve classroom management skills with classes of up to 25 youth while mentoring and engaging with students. - Coordinate lessons for ELL students and implement them according to their needs

After School Drama Teacher

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

- Created and taught curriculum and lesson plans for two, 2 hour “Dramatic Superstars” after school classes for children ages 6-7. - Integrated story drama and playmaking with one of the classes as well as a variety of theatre games. - Created and taught curriculum and lesson plans for two, 2 hour “Dramatic Superstars” after school classes for children ages 6-7. - Integrated story drama and playmaking with one of the classes as well as a variety of theatre games.

Theatre Teaching Artist

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

• Created and taught curriculum and lesson plans for a variety of workshops including, but not limited to, stage combat, accents and dialects, playwriting, voice and articulation and audition techniques. • Directed one act plays with students ages 8-18 while teaching them both beginning and advanced levels of all aspects of theatre training. • Was Responsible for the care, safety and supervision of all campers. • Mentored current high school theatre interns in both theatre education and directing aspects as well as in advanced acting techniques. • Co-Directed a full length production of “Alice@ Wonderland”, a modern take on the classic tale focusing on the hold that technology has on contemporary youth.

Assistant Director/House Manager

• Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

Asst Director/House Manager for "Cabaret" • Assistant directed a professional production and assisted with blocking/staging, choreography and table work • Worked and collaborated with the director on the overall vision and image for the show. • Served as the main contact for front of house during the performances with duties including greeting patrons, handling ticket sales, ushering guests in the theatre and keeping the theatre running professionally during the performances. Assistant Director for “A Very Merry Unauthorized Children’s Scientology Pageant” October 2013- December 2013 • Assistant directed a professional production with a cast of children ages 7-13. • Advised and assisted the director with warm-ups, blocking/staging, singing and choreography. • Worked individually with cast members on monologue and scene work. • Choreographed certain dance numbers and dramatized movements. • Worked and collaborated with the director on ideas for the overall show.

After School Theatre Specialist

• Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

• Worked in an after-school program at a middle school through the YMCA’s Learning Program as a teacher and counselor. • Created and participated in day-to-day activities and workshops including academic and social assistance. • Provided leadership and supervision; insured the health, safety and general well-being of the students. • Created specialized curriculum and lesson plans for my own workshops including, but not limited to stage combat, playwriting, improvisation and theatre skills. • Worked with other teen counselors as part of a team and strategize and work together to create a fun-filled, supportive atmosphere.

ZooCamp Counselor

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

• Responsible for a group of 24 campers ages 6-10 in a variety of activities, classroom lessons, educational crafts, animal interviews and zoo tours. • First Aid and CPR certified • Became trained in animal handlings and animal education. • Was responsible for camper safety and dealt with a variety of first aid and crowd control situations. • Built a trusting and strong rapport with the parents of the campers through constant interaction before and after the camp day, with in depth discussions of the campers’ progress. • Learned a structured camp and educational curriculum for each day. • Worked as a team with the 5 other ZooCamp Counselors. We worked as partners, two counselors to a group of 24 and developed partnerships and incredible teamwork. • Supervised and mentored Counselor-In-Trainings, who consisted of high school trainees assigned to each counselor.

Theatre 100 Teaching Artist

• Sep 2011 - May 2013

• Responsible for a class of 35-50 students • Designed a syllabus and instruct basic theatre studies to a college level group of students • Trained students in the elementary and introductory processes of all the elements required in putting on a play • Directed students in a 30 minute one-act play • Graded theatre critiques and enabled students to have an increased understanding of general theatre practices on acting, artistic, directorial, and technical levels • Coached and trained a teaching assistant shadow in the process of becoming a teaching assistant

Canvasser

• Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

• Worked as a canvasser on the campaign to win marriage equality in Rhode Island. • Canvassed door to door in Rhode Island getting support for same-sex marriage • Attempted to get support from constituents to their senators on Senate Bill 38 • Communicated with people and the general public while walking in tough weather for long miles and always stay positive and enthusiastic • Worked as a canvasser on the campaign to win marriage equality in Rhode Island. • Canvassed door to door in Rhode Island getting support for same-sex marriage • Attempted to get support from constituents to their senators on Senate Bill 38 • Communicated with people and the general public while walking in tough weather for long miles and always stay positive and enthusiastic

Assistant Director

• Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

• Assistant directed a middle school musical (Once Upon a Mattress) twice a week for four hours. • Advised and assisted the director with casting, warm-ups, blocking/staging, singing and choreography. • Held review rehearsal sessions with students and work with the kids on basic theatre, acting and rehearsal skills. • Worked with the director on a basic vision for the show and collaborate ideas for the overall quality of the show. • Assistant directed a middle school musical (Once Upon a Mattress) twice a week for four hours. • Advised and assisted the director with casting, warm-ups, blocking/staging, singing and choreography. • Held review rehearsal sessions with students and work with the kids on basic theatre, acting and rehearsal skills. • Worked with the director on a basic vision for the show and collaborate ideas for the overall quality of the show.

Theatre Teaching Artist

• Sep 2012 - Nov 2012

• Taught a class of 5-7 year olds once a week culminating in a 10 to 15 minute play • Taught the rehearsal process, games, skill development, teamwork and ensemble • Taught a class of 5-7 year olds once a week culminating in a 10 to 15 minute play • Taught the rehearsal process, games, skill development, teamwork and ensemble

Assistant to the Program Director

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

• Assistant directed and staged numerous 20 minute shows as well as a touring production of “Rapunzel” • Managed and assisted with program development, marketing, publicity and administrative work • Assisted with costume design and prop design • Served as an assistant to both the Artistic Director and the Teaching Artists in all areas such as theatre education, administration and tech work. • Assistant directed and staged numerous 20 minute shows as well as a touring production of “Rapunzel” • Managed and assisted with program development, marketing, publicity and administrative work • Assisted with costume design and prop design • Served as an assistant to both the Artistic Director and the Teaching Artists in all areas such as theatre education, administration and tech work.

SNAP Outreach Worker

• May 2010 - May 2012

• Provided information about the Rhode Island Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Food Stamps throughout soup kitchens, community centers, homeless shelters, elderly housing and CAP agencies around RI • Counseled and assisted the low income public on applications for the SNAP program • Utilized communication skills when dealing with a high stress environment of low income neighborhoods • Served hundreds of needy people and families with the objective to get Rhode Island residents from going hungry

Theatre Education Intern

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

• Taught and advised children ages 5-15 in both beginning and advanced levels of acting and theatre training • Assistant directed and staged numerous 20 minute shows • Assistant directed and tour managed an advanced level touring show around Rhode Island • Managed assisted with development of programs, publicity and administrative work • Engaged in artistic/educational sides of theatre as well as administrative aspects of theatre as a business • Taught and advised children ages 5-15 in both beginning and advanced levels of acting and theatre training • Assistant directed and staged numerous 20 minute shows • Assistant directed and tour managed an advanced level touring show around Rhode Island • Managed assisted with development of programs, publicity and administrative work • Engaged in artistic/educational sides of theatre as well as administrative aspects of theatre as a business