Senior Director of Academic Readiness

• May 2023 - Present

Development and Communications Manager

• Sep 2022 - May 2023

Grade Leader

• Sep 2019 - Feb 2022

In addition to teaching, I stepped into the Grade Leader role for the 11th grade team - functioning like a class dean. I served on the high school leadership team, participating in programmatic planning, particularly around pandemic policies and schedules. Each week, I led a virtual or in-person meeting of 20-25 11th grade advisors to discuss program concerns and disseminate information about student needs or schedule changes. I provided ongoing guidance and support to team members and specialists as they navigated student concerns, parent communications, and classroom challenges. I coordinated programs and maintained regular communication with families to facilitate last minute schedule changes and announce upcoming grade-level events. I also served on schoolwide hiring committees and led teacher training/professional development workshops for new teachers. Show less

English and Special Education Teacher/Advisor

• Sep 2011 - Feb 2022

In my 10 years at The Churchill School, I created curricula to develop students’ critical thinking, reading comprehension, and oral and written communication skills. I differentiated materials, assignments, and assessments to meet individual needs of 40 high school students per year with a variety of language-based learning disabilities. I also served as an advisor to 5-10 students per year, working with them and their families to set personalized goals and support their progress across subject areas. I supervised and mentored an assistant teacher each year, coaching each through their work with students and the process of planning and implementing their own lessons and curriculum. Show less

Director of Student Productions and Teaching Artist

• Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

I spent two summers at ARC Stages directing original musical productions with middle school students and teaching theatre classes, such as acting and Shakespeare, to students ages 7-18. I spent two summers at ARC Stages directing original musical productions with middle school students and teaching theatre classes, such as acting and Shakespeare, to students ages 7-18.

Interim Director of Education

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

In the summer of 2014, I returned to The PlayGroup Theatre, where I had taught for several summers, as the Director of Education in a maternity leave replacement role. I collaborated with the artistic and executive directors to run their summer program for 100 students, which involved various administrative duties and curricular/staff leadership. I wrote the weekly newsletter, processed registration paperwork, and managed the box office for performances. In the summer of 2014, I returned to The PlayGroup Theatre, where I had taught for several summers, as the Director of Education in a maternity leave replacement role. I collaborated with the artistic and executive directors to run their summer program for 100 students, which involved various administrative duties and curricular/staff leadership. I wrote the weekly newsletter, processed registration paperwork, and managed the box office for performances.

Director of Teen Conservatory

• Jun 2005 - Aug 2011

For 7 summers, I directed the summer Teen Conservatory program at The PlayGroup Theatre. Over the course of several years, I developed and implemented a curriculum that guided 15-20 middle and high school students through the process of writing and producing an original musical in 3-6 weeks. I led a team of 3-4 staff members (an assistant director and 1-2 musical directors/composers) each summer in working with students on this collaborative project. I also taught classes, such as Shakespeare and playwriting, to students ages 7-18. Show less