Experience

District Bridges
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Main Street Manager, Chevy Chase

  • Aug 2022 - Present


Hidden Valley Camp

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • May 2021 - Aug 2022

  Directed and developed programs for an outdoor and liberal arts overnight summer camp for children aged 8-14. Developed comprehensive staff training curriculum including behavior management, best practices for teaching and lesson planning, sexual harassment and bystander training, anti-racism training, and gender and sexuality inclusivity training. Planned and executed programs from start to completion including class scheduling and event management. Facilitated conflict resolution on a variety of interpersonal and logistical issues for staff and campers. Created new operational processes to improve communication between directors and staff. Oversaw and mentored staff in developing lesson plans for classes in the arts and outdoor field. Managed organizations operations under extreme pressure from under-staffing as well as developing Covid-19 procedures. Consulted and guided staff as they cared for campers with a wide range of mental and physical health issues. Show less



Imagination Stage, Inc.

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Artist

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  Developed curriculum for a variety of performing arts classes, from early childhood and pre-K through high school students.Educated students in Broadway Dance, Musical Theatre, Early Childhood Creative Drama, Acting, and Ensemble Building.Implemented company's developing Covid-19 policies.Directed performing arts programs that were inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, learning styles, and physical/mental abilities.

• Admin Support/Interim Educational Program Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Apr 2022

  Served as Educational Program support during a leave of absence of the Educational Program Manager.Tracked staffing progress for Spring and Summer Programming.Managed scheduling and facility location distribution for Summer Programming.Created and processed contracts for freelance and part time teaching artists and staff.Monitored staff for company's best practices and implemented company's values and goals when mentoring teaching staff.



Washington Improv Theater

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front Of House Manager

  • Oct 2021 - May 2022

  Managed the operations of Washington Improv Theatre’s Front of House, including ticket sales, overseeing volunteers, and managing the facility. Implemented developing Covid-19 policies and communicated with customers and performers. Managed cash box and POS system. Managed the operations of Washington Improv Theatre’s Front of House, including ticket sales, overseeing volunteers, and managing the facility. Implemented developing Covid-19 policies and communicated with customers and performers. Managed cash box and POS system.



Sitar Arts Center

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Artist

  • May 2020 - May 2022

  Devised drama curriculum for school aged children from historically under-served communities that fostered confidence, creativity, and social engagement Implemented an inclusive curriculum that allowed for differing abilities and learning styles. Implemented behavior plans according to organization's best practices and communication with student's guardians. Resolved conflict through Restorative Justice practices. Devised drama curriculum for school aged children from historically under-served communities that fostered confidence, creativity, and social engagement Implemented an inclusive curriculum that allowed for differing abilities and learning styles. Implemented behavior plans according to organization's best practices and communication with student's guardians. Resolved conflict through Restorative Justice practices.



Artburst Ltd.

• Creative Drama Facilitator

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

  Developed programming for an arts non-profit to enhance community engagement and foster social inclusion in collaboration with the London Transport Museum Executed singing and storytelling workshops that promoted community history, collaboration and empathy. Developed programming for an arts non-profit to enhance community engagement and foster social inclusion in collaboration with the London Transport Museum Executed singing and storytelling workshops that promoted community history, collaboration and empathy.



RED MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

• United States

• Inclusion Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

  Researched and implemented strategies for helping students with autism, dyslexia, and ADHD increase concentration and participation in the classroom Assisted with the design and implementation of lesson plans in a Grade 4 classroom and worked with students on an individual and small group basis to reinforce concepts and help complete assignments Enforced habit practices in students leading to higher engagement Researched and implemented strategies for helping students with autism, dyslexia, and ADHD increase concentration and participation in the classroom Assisted with the design and implementation of lesson plans in a Grade 4 classroom and worked with students on an individual and small group basis to reinforce concepts and help complete assignments Enforced habit practices in students leading to higher engagement



Center for Puppetry Arts

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Puppeteer

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2018

  Gained extensive training in all forms of puppetry including rod, shadow, and marionette, and performed professionally in over 500 performances. Roles include: Pete in "Pete the Cat," Hermey the Elf in "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer," Mermaid Molly in "The Little Pirate Mermaid," Thing 2/Sally in "Cat in the Hat," Mother Sloth/Toucan in "Rainforest Adventures," and more. Devised adult learning curriculum for voice acting and puppetry workshops through the development and education department. Show less

• Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2017

  Created and executed a performing arts curriculum for the camp, delivering workshops and classes in tap, ballet, and music theatre to engage campers aged 8 to 14 • Organized and supervised off-site trips to visit various cultural venues and historical landmarks to supplement camper’s experience Provided 24-hour support and aLen5on to a group of more than 15 young people for 4-8 weeks Organized and directed a specialized teen theatre program, including administrative duties and workshop facilitation Show less