Guest Theater Director

• Jan 2022 - Present

- Appointed to direct middle school musical by school board and administrators, getting rave reviews from administrators and parents for successful execution of the show. - Created alternative solutions for production and artistic needs, due to COVID-19 restrictions and space availability, resulting in streamlined performances. - Appointed to direct middle school musical by school board and administrators, getting rave reviews from administrators and parents for successful execution of the show. - Created alternative solutions for production and artistic needs, due to COVID-19 restrictions and space availability, resulting in streamlined performances.

Improv Teaching Artist

• Jan 2022 - Present

Acting Teacher

• Jul 2017 - Aug 2021

Head Teacher, GAP Program, Acting in the Theatre (College) - Designed and delivered a rigorous curriculum in collaboration with the National Director of Curriculum Development, two weeks ahead of schedule. - Developed original syllabus, depicting expectations, achieving a 50% boost in student class preparedness. - Wrote daily reports, outlined students' individual growth or concerns, thereby accelerating student intervention. Acting Faculty Member, Three Subjects (College) - Enhanced and implemented a four-part curriculum in Audition Technique: Cold Readings, fostering student-centered learning by promoting student reflections and peer assessments. - Taught two sections of Improv Fundamentals, improving students’ physical improv and storytelling skills. - Advised drama showcase directors in four productions, leveraging student feedback in all facets of the process. Head Teacher, Acting For the Stage Program (High School Summer Conservatory) - Established detailed curriculum, facilitated classes and rehearsals, and communicated students’ individual growth and concerns in daily supervisor reports, resulting in a seamless process and improved student confidence and skills. - Directed performances for parents, awarded “Most Organized Director” by program technical director. Show less

Teaching Assistant (4th Grade Education)

• Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

- Managed and facilitated the learning for two-class cohorts. - Provided individual and small group reteaching and support for reading, writing, math, and science to students with a wide range of abilities. - Made direct observations of teaching and learning, offered actionable feedback to the headteacher and worked with colleagues to create responsive learning opportunities that led to an increase in student progress. - Planned lessons with clear learning objectives by meeting and complimenting learning standards ensuring that students have a hands-on experience with theater education. - Fostered a culture of discovery and critical thinking by introducing movement activities to the classrooms, fostering community, and strengthening communication skills in 25 students. - Corrected student work, provided student feedback, and collaborated with the headteacher to best meet my students learning needs. - Partnered with headteacher and support services to support the emotional and behavioral needs of students. - Led effort to restructure classroom library, resulting in a library with more diverse appeal and increased circulation of materials. Show less

Producing Director

• Feb 2017 - Jun 2020

- Curated and edited first anthology of 25 short musicals, overseeing design and content while fostering artist relationships when negotiating contracts, leading to faster contract execution duration. - Conceived and spearheaded licensing of short musicals for schools, adding an additional income stream, and partnership with Music Theatre International thus growing brand to over 60 countries worldwide. - Advised Artistic Director on re-branding organization, including e-branding, logo, mission statement, and company core values, resulting in increased donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales by 25%. - Produced nine different programming events, managing a team of 115 actors, directors, writers, and volunteers. Show less

Assistant Director & Choreographer, Musical Productions

• Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

- As Assistant Director/Choreographer for the productions of “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” at Parsons Elementary School and “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr.” at Trinity Elementary School, supported the director in the areas of casting, auditions, blocking, choreography. - Efficiently led and coordinated parent volunteers for backstage crews. - Collaborated with the director, presenting rehearsal reflections, assessments, and modifications observations. - As Assistant Director/Choreographer for the productions of “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” at Parsons Elementary School and “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr.” at Trinity Elementary School, supported the director in the areas of casting, auditions, blocking, choreography. - Efficiently led and coordinated parent volunteers for backstage crews. - Collaborated with the director, presenting rehearsal reflections, assessments, and modifications observations.

Musical Theatre Teaching Artist

• Oct 2017 - Mar 2020

- Developed and taught an in-school residency program for three years. Directed, wrote, and choreographed an original script for a final parent and school performance, meeting the satisfactory needs of parents, teachers, and staff. Projects consist of ethnodrama work, student adaptations, and use of imagination. - Researched and supervised three class field trips to The New Victory Theatre, connecting class concepts to real word application. - Developed and taught an in-school residency program for three years. Directed, wrote, and choreographed an original script for a final parent and school performance, meeting the satisfactory needs of parents, teachers, and staff. Projects consist of ethnodrama work, student adaptations, and use of imagination. - Researched and supervised three class field trips to The New Victory Theatre, connecting class concepts to real word application.

Theatre Teaching Artist

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2018

- Directed "Seussical Jr.,” organizing a formal rehearsal schedule, promoting collaboration with students on 70% of staging and choreography while maintaining cohesive production vision.- As assistant director of "Into the Woods Jr.,"and “Musical Showcase” aided the director in the areas of casting, blocking, stage pictures, and choreography while executing modifications.- As lead teacher of Storybook Theatre at P.S. 9 and P.S. 10, creatively taught after-school residency program, submitted lesson plans and class reflections for each week. Show less

Managing Director

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

- Developed and instructed process drama-based camp programming, applying the NYC Theater Blueprint standards to curriculum, culminating in an end of day performance for parents.- Managed and trained five new-hires, providing feedback in evaluations, increasing performance ratings.Assembled staff handbook, establishing new policies and procedures, achieving an 40% increase in productivity.

Theatre Teaching Artist, After-School Residency

• May 2018 - Jun 2018

- For a Theatre CASA program (Grades 4-5) at P.S. 86, successfully facilitated curriculum discussed with the organization. - Demonstrated thoughtful assessments and modifications to the Education Director. - Prepared public performance, exhibiting the best of students’ written work. - For a Theatre CASA program (Grades 4-5) at P.S. 86, successfully facilitated curriculum discussed with the organization. - Demonstrated thoughtful assessments and modifications to the Education Director. - Prepared public performance, exhibiting the best of students’ written work.

Teaching Apprentice

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

- Originated three lessons on crafting story structures, combining tableaux and musical theatre technique for a Musical Theatre exploratory studio class, which increased student’s creativity resulting in stronger performances. - Shared assessments and modifications on student development and curriculum, thereby strengthening overall class instruction. - Originated three lessons on crafting story structures, combining tableaux and musical theatre technique for a Musical Theatre exploratory studio class, which increased student’s creativity resulting in stronger performances. - Shared assessments and modifications on student development and curriculum, thereby strengthening overall class instruction.

Musical Theatre & Improv Teaching Artist

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

- Facilitated 3rd-grade residencies for three years with 120 students per year, receiving praise from 95% of classroom teachers and administrators for a well organized process and polished product. - Modified instructions and goals for D75 school, increasing inclusion of students with special needs. - Devised musical, integrating social studies unit study, celebrating student heritage and community culture with 120 4th and 5th-graders, mentoring student-driven community interviews regarding the immigrant experience. Show less

Theater Director

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

- Directed “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.,” collaborating with professional design team, creating cohesive production vision and performance, endowing 100% student responsibility on stage and backstage. - Directed “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.,” collaborating with professional design team, creating cohesive production vision and performance, endowing 100% student responsibility on stage and backstage.

Dance Teacher

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

- Exhibited full personality, bringing a high level of enthusiasm to each class while following Kidville's guidelines, and curriculum as assistant dance teacher in Ballet, and lead teacher for Hip Hop Dance. - Exhibited full personality, bringing a high level of enthusiasm to each class while following Kidville's guidelines, and curriculum as assistant dance teacher in Ballet, and lead teacher for Hip Hop Dance.

Teaching Artist

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

-Organized students throughout the final presentation by pacing all choreographic staging and musical rehearsals and workshops, while effortlessly encouraging students to give their best performance. - Communicated positively all program correspondence to students, their families, and presenters, and properly monitored students during all breaks and transitions. -Organized students throughout the final presentation by pacing all choreographic staging and musical rehearsals and workshops, while effortlessly encouraging students to give their best performance. - Communicated positively all program correspondence to students, their families, and presenters, and properly monitored students during all breaks and transitions.

Teacher Apprentice and Dorm Head

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

- Formulated and implemented three musical theatre workshops, teaching choreographed numbers, song analysis, audition technique, and enriched choreograph numbers to meet the needs of ELL students. - Assisted instructor in all theatre and playwriting classes, leading activities in dance, character work, and stage combat. - Served as co-head of dormitory, supervising in-dorm activities and student camping trips. - Formulated and implemented three musical theatre workshops, teaching choreographed numbers, song analysis, audition technique, and enriched choreograph numbers to meet the needs of ELL students. - Assisted instructor in all theatre and playwriting classes, leading activities in dance, character work, and stage combat. - Served as co-head of dormitory, supervising in-dorm activities and student camping trips.

Entertainment Host

• Apr 2008 - Aug 2008

- Ran talent, with time management, being key ingredient in the guest/character meet. Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude demonstrated on a daily basis. - Ran talent, with time management, being key ingredient in the guest/character meet. Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude demonstrated on a daily basis.

Theater Camp Director

• Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

- Provided children with fun, safe activities and above-average conflict resolution skills with an upbeat attitude. - Created a musical theatre program for children ages 7 - 12, managing a team of high school and college students, coordinating a visiting artist schedule. - Provided children with fun, safe activities and above-average conflict resolution skills with an upbeat attitude. - Created a musical theatre program for children ages 7 - 12, managing a team of high school and college students, coordinating a visiting artist schedule.