Experience

American Leadership Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Fine Arts

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  I am the Director of Fine Arts overseeing all of the fine arts programs for American Leadership Academy's Queen Creek High School. Duties include, but are not limited to: Observe teachers in the assigned content areas and provide feedback. Based on observation, utilize coaching strategies as necessary. Meet with parents and staff members as needed. Support the Campus director and teachers in areas outside of academics as needed such as: student discipline, traffic duty, etc. Oversee the completion of lesson plans, grades, meeting minutes and agendas, newsletters, etc. Assist the Campus Director in the creation of the agenda’s for all staff meetings and provide training as needed. Assist in the hiring of all paraprofessionals and teachers. Attend and lead summer training sessions. Maintain department budgets. Coordinates with Campus Director and District to develop strategic plans and goals for Fine Arts programs. Guides students to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities and career plans in the Fine Arts. Assists in planning and/or promotion of programs which enhance the Fine Arts department (Art Shows, Theatrical Performances, Band/Orchestra/Choir Concerts, Ballroom & Dance Showcases, etc.). Ensures that students are aware of requirements for graduation with the Arizona Arts Seal and requirements for letting in the Fine Arts as well. Show less



Various Theatres in the Phoenix Valley

• Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Theatre Director

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  I am award-winning director having directed for theater companies in the Phoenix metropolitan area including: Hale Centre Theatre; Mesa Community College; Arizona State University; Desert Foothills Theatre; East Valley Children's Theatre; Desert Stages Theatre; Counterpoint Studios of Music and Art; Studio 3 Performing Arts; Premiere Performing Arts Academy; Inspire Theatre Company; and Desert Rose Theatre among others. I am award-winning director having directed for theater companies in the Phoenix metropolitan area including: Hale Centre Theatre; Mesa Community College; Arizona State University; Desert Foothills Theatre; East Valley Children's Theatre; Desert Stages Theatre; Counterpoint Studios of Music and Art; Studio 3 Performing Arts; Premiere Performing Arts Academy; Inspire Theatre Company; and Desert Rose Theatre among others.



Mountain View High School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Theatre Teacher & Thespian Troupe Advisor

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2021

  Taught various levels of theatre courses including Theatrical Arts I, Theatrical Arts II, Intermediate Acting, Advanced Acting and Stagecraft Directed four mainstage productions each year Coordinated participation with the High School Musical Theatre Awards (Jimmy Awards) and had several students place as finalists. Started Broadway at the Mountain, a scholarship fundraiser which brings in guest artists currently working in Broadway shows to perform and teach master classes for one week each February Substantially grew the theatre program at Mountain View High School Won "Best in State" at the Arizona Thespian Festival in 2019 Designed and developed theatre curriculum based on grade level standards to teach the fundamentals of successful performance for 9th - 12th grade students Incorporated Character Education into my curriculum Oversaw an after-school drama club to enhance student experiences Collaborated with classroom teachers to incorporate their curriculum into my drama classes Developed community outreach programs with neighboring elementary and junior high schools to foster relationships and build the theatre program Educated students on the rich theatrical culture of the community by organizing field trips to see live theatre Facilitated guest artists and lecturers to come speak with my students to enhance the educational experience for each student participant Designed and maintained our theatre department websites and social media platforms Show less



Mesa Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2021

  Taught various music theater and theater courses including Music Theatre Workshop, Audition Techniques, Acting I, and Creative Drama Designed and developed course curriculum for Creative Drama Designed and proposed a new course for the Department of Music: Acting for Singers Adapted existing curriculum for Acting I to strengthen student abilities Directed 15 mainstage musicals resulting in increased student involvement and department growth. Several of those productions were nominated for an won the prestigious AriZoni Award for Excellence in Theatre Advised and mentored students in the music theater program Coached students for college auditions, community theater auditions, and scholarship auditions Coordinated participation with the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), Region 8 Oversaw a week-long trip with 18 students and faculty members to perform in the KCACTF Evening of Invited Scenes and workshops to encourage student development as well as promote and publicize the music theater department and recruit new students to Mesa Community College Piloted understudy and guest artist/mentor casting to further enrich the musical theater talents of students in our program Show less