Teaching Artist

• May 2021 - Present

Teaching Artist

• Oct 2022 - Present

Teaching Artist

• May 2021 - Present

Teaching Artist & Curriculum Development

• Sep 2021 - Present

Freelance Composer, Playwright, Script Consutant

• Apr 2011 - Present

•2013-Present: Composer & Writer: Sky, Beyond, Audio Bob, and The Empathy Project, Sponsored by a grant from the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Maryland •2016-2018: Script Consultant, Rain Follows the Plow •2011-2012: Adapted and composed musicals from children’s books for the stage o Frederick Arts Council, in collaboration with the Frederick YMCA o The Harbor School, Bethesda •2013-Present: Composer & Writer: Sky, Beyond, Audio Bob, and The Empathy Project, Sponsored by a grant from the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Maryland •2016-2018: Script Consultant, Rain Follows the Plow •2011-2012: Adapted and composed musicals from children’s books for the stage o Frederick Arts Council, in collaboration with the Frederick YMCA o The Harbor School, Bethesda

Teaching Artist

• Oct 2021 - Feb 2023

Teaching Artist

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2022

Instruct elementary classes in person and online. Design acting, singing, and dance curricula that aligns fine arts standards with SEL best practices and the Adventure Theatre’s mission- equity and inclusion. Align all instruction to Maryland Fine Arts objectives Facilitate eLearning Play Labs- Instructing and designing literature-based creative drama classes Instruct elementary classes in person and online. Design acting, singing, and dance curricula that aligns fine arts standards with SEL best practices and the Adventure Theatre’s mission- equity and inclusion. Align all instruction to Maryland Fine Arts objectives Facilitate eLearning Play Labs- Instructing and designing literature-based creative drama classes

Teaching Artist

• Jun 2019 - Sep 2021

Lead dynamic literature based drama classes based on the work of Lenore Kelner Facilitate dramatization of children’s literature Facilitate student-led storytelling Lead dynamic literature based drama classes based on the work of Lenore Kelner Facilitate dramatization of children’s literature Facilitate student-led storytelling

Managing Director

• Apr 2016 - Sep 2021

• Create music, spoken word, video, and dance events on college campuses and community venues • Lead ongoing creative writing workshops on college campuses • Manage and lead Montgomery College (Takoma Park) creative writing workshops in partnership with the Humanities and Gender Studies Departments • Manage and lead creative writing workshops Northern Virginia Community College (Alexandria) in partnership with the NOVA Cares • Present research at Montgomery College Humanities Department (Takoma Park) events Show less

Online Dance Therapy Facilitator- Ballet After Dark

• Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

Design and instruct trauma-informed online ballet classes for adult survivors of abuse and assault Design and instruct trauma-informed online ballet classes for adult survivors of abuse and assault

Musical Theater, Dance, and Songwriting Instructor

• Sep 2009 - Oct 2020

• Instructed students aged 9-14 in the Creative Summer Showstoppers Program (Musical Theater) • Developed Songwriter curriculum, incorporating song structure, lyric composition, collaboration, and rhyme for ages 9-14 • Led data-driven movement classes • Instructed students aged 9-14 in the Creative Summer Showstoppers Program (Musical Theater) • Developed Songwriter curriculum, incorporating song structure, lyric composition, collaboration, and rhyme for ages 9-14 • Led data-driven movement classes

Feature Artist

• Feb 2014 - Jan 2019

Feature performer and host for monthly Americana Radio Show- recorded with a live audience at DC's famous O Street Mansion and broadcast through UK’s West Norfolk Radio. Performed and discussed songwriting process with Tom Constanten of the Grateful Dead, Grammy and Oscar Award-Winner Paul Williams, Gibson's Five-Time Best Female Jazz Guitarist Leni Stern, the Rascal's Felix Cavaliere, and Eagle songwriter Jack Tempchin, among others. Feature performer and host for monthly Americana Radio Show- recorded with a live audience at DC's famous O Street Mansion and broadcast through UK’s West Norfolk Radio. Performed and discussed songwriting process with Tom Constanten of the Grateful Dead, Grammy and Oscar Award-Winner Paul Williams, Gibson's Five-Time Best Female Jazz Guitarist Leni Stern, the Rascal's Felix Cavaliere, and Eagle songwriter Jack Tempchin, among others.

Composer/Performer- "Goddess Diaries"

• Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

Brighter Day The Goddess Diaries By Carol Campbell • Composed and performed song as production finale • Encored song at campus event, in coordination with Student Life Brighter Day The Goddess Diaries By Carol Campbell • Composed and performed song as production finale • Encored song at campus event, in coordination with Student Life

Leading Role, Ruth

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Played the leading role of Ruth in "Rain Follows the Plow: A Dust Opera" to critical acclaim: Lee Levine of DC Metro Arts wrote, “Of special note is the lovely voice of Caroline Ferrante as Ruth” Jennifer Perry of Broadway World noted "(Caroline's) crystal clear voice and no kidding lyric interpretation skills… were two of the highlights for me." Played the leading role of Ruth in "Rain Follows the Plow: A Dust Opera" to critical acclaim: Lee Levine of DC Metro Arts wrote, “Of special note is the lovely voice of Caroline Ferrante as Ruth” Jennifer Perry of Broadway World noted "(Caroline's) crystal clear voice and no kidding lyric interpretation skills… were two of the highlights for me."

Instructional Associate/Workshop Leader

• Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

• Designed and held creative writing and songwriting workshops in collaboration with music faculty, the English Department, and the Writing Center • Conducted research on the effects of songwriting workshops on student self-efficacy among non-native English speakers • Presented songwriting research at the Mid-Atlantic Writers Center Association Conference (MAWCA), Drexel University, March 2016 • Held biannual workshops on Germantown and Takoma Park campuses with Gender Studies and Humanities departments Show less

InGenius Camp Director, Mind & Movement Teacher

• Sep 2010 - Nov 2015

• Created Mind & Movement Curriculum for classes ranging from Pre-Kindergarten to Second Grade • Taught daily classes, incorporating creative drama techniques • Created STEAM-integrated InGenius Summer Camp program • Created Mind & Movement Curriculum for classes ranging from Pre-Kindergarten to Second Grade • Taught daily classes, incorporating creative drama techniques • Created STEAM-integrated InGenius Summer Camp program

Managing Director

• Sep 2008 - Jan 2015

• Designed, choreographed, instructed various dance, fitness, creative drama and Brain Fitness classes for City of Frederick, Prince George’s Community College, and City of Gaithersburg • Taught senior-modified wellness classes at senior centers in Wheaton, Laurel, Silver Spring, College Park, and Bethesda • Led team of eight instructors, CFO, and COO • Designed, choreographed, instructed various dance, fitness, creative drama and Brain Fitness classes for City of Frederick, Prince George’s Community College, and City of Gaithersburg • Taught senior-modified wellness classes at senior centers in Wheaton, Laurel, Silver Spring, College Park, and Bethesda • Led team of eight instructors, CFO, and COO

Composer

• Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

The Story of Ferdinand: 2011 Adapted children's book for the creative drama stage. Composed original music and created flamenco choreography accessible to the young and young at heart The Hobbit: 2012 Adapted Tolkein's masterpiece for the creative drama setting. Composed and choreographed Celtic song and dance using pantomime and puppetry The Story of Ferdinand: 2011 Adapted children's book for the creative drama stage. Composed original music and created flamenco choreography accessible to the young and young at heart The Hobbit: 2012 Adapted Tolkein's masterpiece for the creative drama setting. Composed and choreographed Celtic song and dance using pantomime and puppetry

Teacher

• Sep 2010 - Sep 2012

Provided creative movement Enrichment programming in a traditional Montessori setting Provided creative movement Enrichment programming in a traditional Montessori setting

Directress/ Upper Elementary Grades

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2008

Earned Montessori Certification and completed student teaching for grades 1-3. Practiced kinesthetic instruction methodologies for acedemic and fine art areas, including music, etiquette, dance, and creative drama Earned Montessori Certification and completed student teaching for grades 1-3. Practiced kinesthetic instruction methodologies for acedemic and fine art areas, including music, etiquette, dance, and creative drama

Production Manager, Children's Stage

• Jun 2000 - Sep 2002

Technical Director

• Sep 1991 - May 1995

• Designed sets, lights, and properties for twelve annual productions • Executed every aspect of technical production with student crews • Collaboration with architects for construction of three-stage complex • Represented Fine Arts Department at town halls to address community concerns for theater complex, and ongoing expansion • Designed sets, lights, and properties for twelve annual productions • Executed every aspect of technical production with student crews • Collaboration with architects for construction of three-stage complex • Represented Fine Arts Department at town halls to address community concerns for theater complex, and ongoing expansion

Production Mangement Intern

• Nov 1991 - Feb 1992

Shadowed Production Stage Managers through every aspect of Twelfth Night Shadowed Production Stage Managers through every aspect of Twelfth Night

Director

• Nov 1991 - Dec 1991

A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Director

• Sep 1988 - May 1989

Freshman Scenes Freshman Scenes