Experience

Evanston Public Library

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Library Assistant, Innovation and Digital Learning

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  In my current position in Innovation and Digital Learning at the Evanston Public Library, I design programming, plan events, and lead workshops promoting multiple literacies from technology to the arts. I initiate new partnerships and collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure quality experiences for our patrons from concept to completion. I also provide walk-in technology learning to library patrons of varying abilities and resources by troubleshooting when they are experiencing technological barriers to communication, or information access. I refer patrons to classes, career services, legal, and social services available in-house or with partner organizations as needed. I am an active and dedicated member of the Library's professional learning panel for Racial Equity Diversity and Inclusion. I help to assess progress, shape units of study, and facilitate staff discussions on the readings. Most importantly I sustain a welcoming environment and strive to ensure that patrons of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities feel seen, cared about, and productive. Project Director, Grow Share Belong: Art & Reading for Adults I designed and piloted an arts integrated adult literacy program, which won an Illinois Humanities action grant. Show less



Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manager, School Partnerships

  • Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

  As Senior Manager of School Partnerships, I worked with the Director of Education to develop and maintain long-term school partnerships, key research initiatives, documentation protocols and materials, and teaching artist and educator professional development programs. As Senior Manager of School Partnerships, I worked with the Director of Education to develop and maintain long-term school partnerships, key research initiatives, documentation protocols and materials, and teaching artist and educator professional development programs.



Chicago Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Arts Integration Specialist, Professional Learning, Department of Arts Education

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  In collaboration with Arts Professional Learning Manager, I co-planned and oversaw all district-wide professional learning conferences attended by 300+ CPS arts teachers, as well as provided professional learning to school principals and assistant principals. I contributed writing and data for major grant applications and reports, tracked key performance indicators for Arts Professional Learning, and worked closely with department head on long term strategic planning. Provided oversight of ATLAS, a US Department of Education funded Professional Learning program. This cohort of CPS arts teachers from 25 schools engaged in sustained and intensive professional learning on best practices in arts integration with technology. As part of my work in ALTAS, I designed the Arts Technology Lending Library plan, and oversaw its implementation. Show less



School of the Art Institute of Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Teaching in the English for International Students program entails working closely with graduate and undergraduate English language learners to perform at the level required to successfully complete a rigorous course of study in English and Art History. Teaching in the English for International Students program entails working closely with graduate and undergraduate English language learners to perform at the level required to successfully complete a rigorous course of study in English and Art History.



School of the Art Institute of Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• SAIC Writing Center Tutor

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Conducting hour-long writing tutorials to undergraduate and graduate students from all departments. Assisting with all stages of the writing process: Beginning the writing process; improving writing style; clarifying language; organizing ideas; improving english writing fluency; addressing American Psychological Association (APA) and Modern Language, Association (MLA) style questions; citing references; correcting basic grammar and punctuation.

• Summer Youth Programs Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Sep 2013

  SAIC Department of Continuing Studies & Public Programs: Coordinating all aspects of Summer programming for k-12 students, closely engaged in day-to-day operations, having direct interaction with faculty, students, parents, and department; conducting meetings to ensure thorough communication of information between classroom staff, and department administration; overseeing registration and orientation of new incoming students and their parents; supervising and mentoring classroom assistants, and department administrative assistant; managing storage and distribution of instructional supplies, equipment and materials for all youth programs; coordination of special events including catering and facility arrangements; providing instructional assistance to faculty, staff and students in classrooms as needed; acting as liaison between program and facility management. Show less



Art Institute of Chicago

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Coordinator, Teacher Programs, Department of Museum Education

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Teacher Programs at AIC offers single and multi-day workshops and seminars to provide teachers with the chance to learn from museum educators and interact with their peers to uncover the possibilities of integrating art and museum learning across the curriculum. In planning and preparing the department’s 2013 Curriculum Fair I collaborated closely with program staff on conceptualizing the theme and structure of the fair, writing calls for submission of guest artists, screening and communicating with artist and educator applicants, curating participants in situ, and organizing participant information for printed materials; I was also heavily involved in planning and facilitation of gallery and studio activities for professional development events with educators, planning and production of events including technical and administrative support. I also shot and edited high quality video documentaries of special events, conducted research and development of content for online forum associated with professional development workshops and Teachers’ Lounge events. Additionally I designed and administered surveys to program participants, analyzed the data and communicated findings in department meetings. Show less



Changing Worlds

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

• Curriculum Consultant, Professional Development Planning Committee, Teaching Artist,

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2012

  Provided both in-school and out-of-school performing arts instruction to students in grades K-8; Provided teacher professional learning in writing and movement composition: Professional development planning committee member for teachers' retreat on integrative curriculum, responsibilities included collaborating with department administrators to design curriculum, for a week-long intensive course for elementary school teachers earning CPDU and Lane credits. CW In-School Partnerships entail collaborating with classroom teachers and literacy specialists on designing an arts-integrated, thematic unit of study that integrates literacy, cultures, and the creative process. CW Community Partnerships Curriculum Consultant to Heartland Alliance Refugee & Immigrant Services entailed designing curriculum customized to meet the needs of the constituents, and providing hands-on training to teaching staff of Refugee Youth Summer Program. Show less



Momentum Worldwide

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Voice-Over Actor, Free-lance

  • Jul 2009 - Feb 2012

  Voice-over (spoken word narration) for radio commercials and promotional videos. Voice-over (spoken word narration) for radio commercials and promotional videos.



FCB Global

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Voice-over actor, freelance

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2011

  voice-over (spoken word narration) for radio commercials voice-over (spoken word narration) for radio commercials



Thresholds

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Theatre Arts Program, Production Manager; Artist in Residence

  • 2008 - 2011

  As Production Manager: Operations and marketing oversight of full run theatrical production; liaison with administration at two partnering agencies and three presenting organizations. Responsibilities also included scouting for and negotiating contracts with both short, mid and long term performance venues, hiring and managing production staff (Stage Manager, Interns, Professional Actors / Artists in Residence, Marketing Consultant, Graphic Designer, Web Developer, and Group Sales & tech Interns). Additional responsibilities included research, coordination and implementation of Theater & Community Partnerships Program. Also provided additional support to ensemble members from various backgrounds, and with varying diagnoses, and levels of intellectual developmental, social, and English language skills. As Artist in Residence: Assisted in writing, directing and stage management. Provided support to ensemble members from various backgrounds, and with varying diagnoses, and levels of intellectual developmental, social, and English language skills. Provided one on one coaching to actors rehearsing their monologues and lead group vocal and movement warm-ups and participated in ensemble-building activities. Worked closely with director during rehearsals by providing creative input and feedback and worked closely with stage manager during technical rehearsals and performance run to help ensure a quality production. Show less