Experience

Summit School

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Grade 7 English Language Arts Teacher

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Horizons National

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Drama Teacher

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Taught Drama to K-8 low income youth in the Philadelphia area. Taught Drama to K-8 low income youth in the Philadelphia area.



Buckley Country Day School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grade 7 and 8 English Teacher (maternity cover)

  • Dec 2021 - Jun 2022



Al. Ringling Theatre

• United States

• Theatre Teacher

  • Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  Co-planned and co-taught a TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) summer drama program with an emphasis on including young members of local underrepresented communities Co-planned and co-taught a TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) summer drama program with an emphasis on including young members of local underrepresented communities



Me to We China

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Remote Teacher

  • Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

  I taught an online drama class for matriculating college freshmen in acting, monologue writing, scene study, and iambic pentameter. I also mentored a student in Shanghai as he wrote and performed an original monologue about his passion for performing as a supplement to his college applications. He was admitted to his top choice: NYU. I taught an online drama class for matriculating college freshmen in acting, monologue writing, scene study, and iambic pentameter. I also mentored a student in Shanghai as he wrote and performed an original monologue about his passion for performing as a supplement to his college applications. He was admitted to his top choice: NYU.



United Nations International School

• United States
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Grade 5 English, Humanities & Advisory Teacher

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  Co-developed and taught curriculum for grade 5 English, Humanities, and Advisory for one semester (maternity leave cover) Co-developed and taught curriculum for grade 5 English, Humanities, and Advisory for one semester (maternity leave cover)



United Nations International School

• United States
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Middle School Theatre Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  Designed curriculum and taught theatre classes to grade 5, 6, and 8. Directed middle school musical (85+ participants, 50k budget) Produced junior school musical (78+ participants, 50k budget) Designed curriculum and taught theatre classes to grade 5, 6, and 8. Directed middle school musical (85+ participants, 50k budget) Produced junior school musical (78+ participants, 50k budget)



Institut Le Rosey

• Switzerland
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Theatre Teacher at Institut Le Rosey Summer Camp

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  Teach summer theatre classes to youth aged 9-15 Teach summer theatre classes to youth aged 9-15



Stockholm International School

• Sweden
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Administrative Assistant and Substitute Teacher

  • Dec 2016 - Jun 2018

  Substitute teaching all subjects on all levels (primary, secondary) as needed. I've held temporary contracts with the school for MYP drama, summer administrative assistant, and currently am working with learning support for PYP. Substitute teaching all subjects on all levels (primary, secondary) as needed. I've held temporary contracts with the school for MYP drama, summer administrative assistant, and currently am working with learning support for PYP.



Dipont Education

• China
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Program Founder, Director & Teacher

  • Mar 2013 - Jul 2016

  I taught drama classes to primary, middle and high school students in and around Shanghai, China. I recruited a team of 12 teachers to work at Enreach centers in several cities in China, and we collaborated to develop curriculum to teach at public and private elementary, middle and high schools. In 2014, we launched EdTA CHINA to advocate for arts education in schools, provide support to teachers and students in China, and produce nation-wide Drama Festivals. I taught drama classes to primary, middle and high school students in and around Shanghai, China. I recruited a team of 12 teachers to work at Enreach centers in several cities in China, and we collaborated to develop curriculum to teach at public and private elementary, middle and high schools. In 2014, we launched EdTA CHINA to advocate for arts education in schools, provide support to teachers and students in China, and produce nation-wide Drama Festivals.



Me to We China

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Beijing School Board Cross-Cultural Training Program: Teacher Trainer

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  Trained 120 teachers of English language in using drama techniques to make their classes more student-centered, experiential, and to promote social-emotional skill development Trained 120 teachers of English language in using drama techniques to make their classes more student-centered, experiential, and to promote social-emotional skill development



Lynn Canal Community Players

• Drama Teacher and Director of Play at Summer Youth Conservatory in Haines, Alaska

  • Jun 2010 - Oct 2012

  • Designed and taught curriculum for 3-week summer conservatory for students ages 8-18 • Directed full-length productions (The Jungle Book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Treasure Island, Oklahoma (adult community production)) • Designed and taught curriculum for 3-week summer conservatory for students ages 8-18 • Directed full-length productions (The Jungle Book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Treasure Island, Oklahoma (adult community production))



Quest Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Drama Teacher and Service Learning Coordinator

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2011

  • Designed curriculum and taught middle school drama (grades 5 – 8) • Directed all theater productions including the annual musical (Oklahoma, Grease, Once upon a Mattress, Willy Wonka) • Collaborated with fellow faculty to design and teaching cross-curriculuar lesson plans • Advised students (guided them toward high academic performance and healthy social/emotional lives) and facilitated conflict resolution • Taught service learning classes • Worked collaboratively with the Director of Student Life on developing and implementing the service learning program Show less



Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Testing Consultant (Center for Talent Development)

  • Jan 2008 - May 2011

  • Administered admissions tests to children ages 4-18 • Assessed potential academic performance • Administered admissions tests to children ages 4-18 • Assessed potential academic performance



Chicago Improv Festival

• Actor/Workshop Leader

  • 2005 - 2010

  • Performed improvised plays for children and teenagers • Lead workshops in improvisation and storytelling • Performed improvised plays for children and teenagers • Lead workshops in improvisation and storytelling



Beverly Arts Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Drama Instructor/Improv Troupe Founder and Coach

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

  • Founded and coached the resident teen improv troupe • Taught improv classes • Wrote and adapted short plays • Directed performances/plays • Taught performance techniques to children Reference: Emily Dugan • Founded and coached the resident teen improv troupe • Taught improv classes • Wrote and adapted short plays • Directed performances/plays • Taught performance techniques to children Reference: Emily Dugan



Princeton Review

• Tutor

  • Oct 2003 - May 2005



Wadsworth Elementary School

• Drama Instructor

  • Oct 2003 - May 2005

  • Tutored 3rd and 5th graders in reading and math Funded by Gear-Up Program through Roosevelt University, Chicago • Tutored 3rd and 5th graders in reading and math Funded by Gear-Up Program through Roosevelt University, Chicago