Experience

Artists Creating Together

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Consultant

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

  Develop creative writing curriculum, implement new program model, oversee daily operations Develop creative writing curriculum, implement new program model, oversee daily operations



Michigan State University Community Language School

• Remote

• French Instructor

  • Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

  Plan and lead French lessons for teen and pre teen classes online Plan and lead French lessons for teen and pre teen classes online



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• French Instructor

  • Aug 2020 - May 2021

  -Developed lesson content for language learners at a range of proficiency levels using communicative methods and implementing ACTFL proficiency standards -Collaborated with colleagues, supervisors and students to foster a classroom culture where students and teachers learn side by side -Simultaneous interpretation and translation English to French for Digital Humanities conference -Developed lesson content for language learners at a range of proficiency levels using communicative methods and implementing ACTFL proficiency standards -Collaborated with colleagues, supervisors and students to foster a classroom culture where students and teachers learn side by side -Simultaneous interpretation and translation English to French for Digital Humanities conference



Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Executive Director

  • Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

  - Oversaw all operational functions during organization transition including vetting and collaborating with strategic planner- Mobilized board members to serve on committees, recruited and trained teachers and classroom volunteers - Planned, led, and managed 6 community events to highlight student work at staged readings, open mic and collaborative performances with local artists and organization stakeholders- Designed new reading and writing curriculum and implemented goals in lesson planning as a classroom teacher- Recruited students and maintained regular communication with families throughout program term- Contributed to grant reports and reported on programming outcomes at monthly board meetings- Maintained financial records in collaboration with organization’s accountant and reported on budget to board of directors - Promoted organization activities through social media and other communications platforms such as Mailchimp- Contributed to marketing, executive, development, publishing committee work as needed Show less

• Contract Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  - Develop creative writing lesson plans for 1st-2nd grade and High School classes- Work with classroom volunteers to facilitate classroom activities- Communicate with neighborhood school to transport students to programming via walking school bus - Maintain student records and work- Communicate with student families and guardians



Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

• Outreach Specialist

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

• Instructor

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

  Engage elementary aged students in games and activities to help them gain a better understanding of acting techniques and technical theatreOversee high school aged classroom teaching assistants and engage them in working with younger studentsWork with camp coordinator and theatre staff to execute an end of camp performance for friends and family of students

• Outreach Specialist

  • Oct 2018 - May 2019

  Collaborate with local elementary school administrators and staff to implement a satellite program for 3rd-5th graders reflective of the GRCT School of Theatre Arts curriculumCommunicate regularly with parents via text, email and phone call to communicate important information about classesUphold high standard of customer serviceOn site directorial and production support for spring musicalCollaborate with local high school to coordinate work experience internship program for students interested in theatre arts, education and community serviceSupport daily classroom function during class times on site at the theatre and off site at the elementary schoolConduct classroom observations Show less



Grand Rapids Children's Museum

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

• Floor Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2018

  Oversee staff and daily operations of museumEngage museum guests in playful, educational and spectacular activities to result in positive and one of a kind learning opportunities for children and adults visitorsOversee up to 15 staff people on a daily basis and empower team to seek creative approaches to daily routinesMaintain attendance records, conduct performance reviews for up to 30 staff peopleKeep museum clean by attending to task work throughout the daySupport exhibit changeovers as needed in collaboration with the Director of ExhibitsServe on strategic planning committee with other team members in collaboration with Executive Director and hired consultant Show less

• Site Coordinator

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Develop curriculum for summer outreach programming for preschool aged students in local school districtCoordinate programming and field trips based on museum ideology for summer outreach program with local public schoolsOversee museum staff on siteOrder and deliver supplies for programmingConduct regular meetings with museum staff participating in program as well as peer team members working on the same project at other sites

• Pilot Program Director

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Develop program structure and curriculum based on museum ideology for pilot partner program with local public schools, coordinate on site programming and oversee museum staff

• Facilitator

  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

  Front of house, customer service, maintain cleanliness, welcome museum guests and engage visitors in educational activities on the floor or in educational programs



Barnes & Noble, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Children's Department Lead

  • Feb 2017 - May 2017

  Developed and led bi-weekly children's story hour, maintained cleanliness of department and promoted sales in children's section.Responsible for updating corporate displays on a weekly basis and curating other promotional displays in the departmentWorked cash wrap shifts as necessary during busy times

• Bookseller

  • Nov 2016 - May 2017

  Recommend and promote book titles to store guests, work with team to maintain bookstore inventory and cleanliness



Grand Rapids Children's Museum

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

• Exhibition Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  - Aided in exhibit maintenance and changeovers - Organizational and maintenance tasks as assigned - Aided in exhibit maintenance and changeovers - Organizational and maintenance tasks as assigned



The International School of Charlottesville

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

• French Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  Head French teacher in Toddler Class, co-taught with Head Spanish Teacher to develop lessons focused on subject themes. French Kindergarten Teaching Assistant Head French teacher in Toddler Class, co-taught with Head Spanish Teacher to develop lessons focused on subject themes. French Kindergarten Teaching Assistant



Alliance Francaise de Charlottesville

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• French Instructor

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

  *French instructor for beginning and intermediate language classes A1-B2 Level *Developed content for French Film discussion class *Developed and facilitated French for Travelers class *Private tutor *French instructor for beginning and intermediate language classes A1-B2 Level *Developed content for French Film discussion class *Developed and facilitated French for Travelers class *Private tutor



TAPIF - Teaching Assistant Program in France - USA

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• English Language Assistant

  • Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

  -Prepared, led and evaluated English conversation classes of up to 15 students -Closely worked with 7 instructors and 30 different classes across 8 various skill levels ranging from freshmen level literature classes to post-secondary technical and professional studies -Chaperone for over 150 students along with full time staff on an educational class trip to Paris -Prepared, led and evaluated English conversation classes of up to 15 students -Closely worked with 7 instructors and 30 different classes across 8 various skill levels ranging from freshmen level literature classes to post-secondary technical and professional studies -Chaperone for over 150 students along with full time staff on an educational class trip to Paris