Facilitator - Arts Programs

• Feb 2023 - Present

Performing Arts Teacher

• Jan 2023 - Present

Performing Arts Educator

• Sep 2022 - Present

• Successfully developing and delivering enriching performing arts classes in elementary, middle, and high schools across Toronto that educate students on the dramatic arts, musical theatre, movement, and mindfulness. • As an established performing artist, I develop performing arts curriculums that instill crucial learning skills through artistic expression, increase self-esteem/exploration, and encourage positive identity formation in youth. • Successfully developing and delivering enriching performing arts classes in elementary, middle, and high schools across Toronto that educate students on the dramatic arts, musical theatre, movement, and mindfulness. • As an established performing artist, I develop performing arts curriculums that instill crucial learning skills through artistic expression, increase self-esteem/exploration, and encourage positive identity formation in youth.

Program Facilitator, Together We Can

• May 2021 - Sep 2022

•Led the successful planning and facilitation of over 30, youth-focused, hybrid workshops, trainings, events, and personalized youth check-ins. Firmly rooted in anti-oppressive, intersectional, and culturally sensitive programming, with the overall objective of supporting Black-identifying Youth (ages 13-18) in developing a positive sense of their cultural identity as Black Canadians. •Led the re-launching of Together We Can from conception to implementation, successfully incorporating new and innovative programming additions such as: A Community Advocacy Project, A youth leadership training program, and established core pillars: Civic Engagement, Creative Exploration, Mental Health/Wellness, and providing youth with Leadership opportunities. •Cultivated and maintained relationships with new stakeholders. •Led the digital marketing and outreach strategy that ultimately mobilized highly engaged Peer-Leaders and increasing Workshop’s attendance from the previous year. Show less

Project Coordinator: Diversity & Inclusion

• Sep 2020 - May 2021

• Spearheaded the youth-led advocacy campaign Confronting Anti-Black Racism: Youth in Arts from conception to implementation that created a landmark street mural and featured a variety of performing arts performances in Downtown Ottawa. - Created a proposal that successfully secured the maximum funding amount of $10,000. - Led youth in arts empowerment workshops, recruited the youth committee, interviewed guest speakers, established partner relationships with local artists and community leaders, and provided administrative support. • I co-facilitated a Virtual Anti-Racism Forum with over 100 attendees and established new stakeholder relationships. Show less

Community & Youth Worker

• Sep 2019 - May 2021

•Facilitated an environment for culturally diverse low-income/high-needs youth and their respective families to address barriers. •Oversaw the after-school program in French and English, scheduling and leading daily Educational, Wellness, Physical, and Community Outreach initiatives for 30+ youth ages 6-12. •Facilitated an environment for culturally diverse low-income/high-needs youth and their respective families to address barriers. •Oversaw the after-school program in French and English, scheduling and leading daily Educational, Wellness, Physical, and Community Outreach initiatives for 30+ youth ages 6-12.

Lead – Community Outreach Specialist

• May 2019 - Sep 2019

•Acted in a leadership capacity, effectively identifying the community needs of underserved groups and creating programs to address disparate gaps; secured funding, and oversaw daily program execution. •Acted in a leadership capacity, effectively identifying the community needs of underserved groups and creating programs to address disparate gaps; secured funding, and oversaw daily program execution.

Lead - Community Development Programmer

• Sep 2017 - Aug 2019

•Managed the planning and implementation of programming for the facility, developing bilingual recreational and educational activities and acting as a community resource for at-risk and low-income youth and families. •Worked in collaboration with the Nepean Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre in a multi-disciplinary team environment. •Managed the planning and implementation of programming for the facility, developing bilingual recreational and educational activities and acting as a community resource for at-risk and low-income youth and families. •Worked in collaboration with the Nepean Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Child And Youth Worker

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

Camp Supervisor

• May 2016 - Aug 2017