Theatre Arts Instructor

• Jul 2022 - Present

Part-Time Professor

• Oct 2018 - Present

-Teach various courses in the Communications Department, such as Public Speaking -Adhere to deadlines within the department for grades, student analyses, etc. -Attend department meetings and work with panel to develop curriculum and collaborate on how to help students succeed -Instruct students on core concepts in Public Speaking and Communication in an online setting -Hold weekly meetings with students to help them create a plan for success -Complete bi-annual training in online safety, classroom management, and University guidelines Show less

Marketing, Events, & Education Director

• Apr 2018 - Jul 2022

-Re-designed school curriculum and rebranded the company into the updated SPM: The Studio -Increased student enrollment and retention by 75% through social media and community outreach, curriculum development, and instructor training -Teach Acting for Film/TV & Stage for students age 3 to adult -Produce community events, including fashion shows and state pageants -Design and maintain company website -Engage in customer service and crisis management both internally and externally -Train front desk and administrative positions -Coordinate and arrange photo shoots; book models, photographers, and makeup/hair artists -Communicate with potential students and families via social media channels, phone, and email Show less

Lead Musical Theatre Teacher/Fundraising Coordinator for TEACHaret

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2018

As a freelance teaching artist and communications professional, I traveled to the Springer Theatre Academy each year to work for their nationally renowned theatre education program. -Teach Musical Theatre (vocals, acting, dance) to 600+ students, grades 5-12 -Conceived, produced, and directed the 1st Annual TEACHaret Benefit Concert -Led all fundraising events for TEACHaret, which has raised over $35,000 in scholarships for arts students -Create rehearsal and department schedules in various studio spaces -Participate in media interviews; create event fact sheets, photos, and social media pitches to promote community events and fundraisers -Attend twice-daily staff meetings to communicate classroom affairs, collaborate on how to help at-risk students -Mediate group conflict among students through listening, team-building, and discussion facilitation -Provide guidance to 11th and 12th grade students for post-high school plans Show less

Teen Outreach Educator

• Jun 2016 - May 2017

-Led and facilitated classroom workshops/discussions with students on dating relationships, types of abuse, and how to help a friend going through abuse -Grew social media following over 150% if my first two months as social media manager -Provided guidance to teens regarding healthy relationships and self-care techniques -Managed social media accounts and designed graphics using programs such as Canva and Photoshop -Created contests and engagement projects for teens in the community (poster making, script writing, etc.) -Wrote blogs marketed towards teens regarding dating violence, gender norms, and self-care -Represented the program at various community events, including Honolulu LGBTQ+ Pride Show less