Experience

Providence After School Alliance

• Director of Quality Initiatives

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Responsible for oversight and ongoing evolution of PASA’s continuous quality improvement cycle, rooted in continuous professional development and data-informed decision-making. Utilize program observations and data collection to design quality improvement initiatives. Provide professional development and support to partner organizations and to PASA’s site coordinators. Responsible for oversight and ongoing evolution of PASA’s continuous quality improvement cycle, rooted in continuous professional development and data-informed decision-making. Utilize program observations and data collection to design quality improvement initiatives. Provide professional development and support to partner organizations and to PASA’s site coordinators.



Brockton Public Schools

• Brockton, Massachusetts, United States

• Program Evaluation Research Fellow

  • Sep 2020 - May 2021

  Year-long fellowship with Brockton Public Schools performing a comprehensive program evaluation of a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion training. • Conducted a thorough literature review on EDI program evaluation, rationales for EDI training, and best practices • Developed a framework for successful EDI training and professional development • Conducted a survey and interviews with teachers and staff within the district • Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to find both the efficacy of the newly-implemented EDI program, and the current state of EDI-related issues within the district • Provided a report of findings, as well as a list of recommendations for the district as it moves forward with future EDI initiatives. Show less



SEGUE INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING

• Centrall Falls, RI

• Theatre Instructor

  • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Classroom theatre teacher for students in grades 7 and 8 • Built a brand new curriculum from scratch that examined theatre from historical, global and personal contexts • Director and producer for two mainstage shows, directing students in grades 5-8 • Instructor for extracurricular programming in a variety of practices, including playwriting, public speaking and knitting • Created arts integration programming in cooperation with core curriculum instructors Classroom theatre teacher for students in grades 7 and 8 • Built a brand new curriculum from scratch that examined theatre from historical, global and personal contexts • Director and producer for two mainstage shows, directing students in grades 5-8 • Instructor for extracurricular programming in a variety of practices, including playwriting, public speaking and knitting • Created arts integration programming in cooperation with core curriculum instructors



The Wilbury Theatre Group

• Providence, Rhode Island Area

• Education Director

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2018

  Director of education and outreach programming at a small professional theatre in Providence, RI. • Establish and manage ongoing theatre classes and workshops for students of all ages, including several after-school programs in Rhode Island's urban core, and coordinating on-site youth classes • Administrate on-site adult and youth classes and workshops, including seeking out new programming opportunities and managing email and social media marketing campaigns. • Plan and implement new and innovative programs and curriculum for children and teens, including school vacation camps and youth summer productions. • Cultivate partnerships with community educators and schools, and working to identify and solicit funding from foundation and government grants. Show less



The Center for Dynamic Learning

• Providence, RI

• Teaching Artist

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Direct a full-scale musical at several area schools each semester as a part of the Traveling Theatre program. • Maintain detailed records for each show including attendance, script/staging notes, phone logs and student learning assessments. • Create programming to help students develop understandings for the audition process, the language of theatre, pantomime, movement, voice and characterization. • Ensure that curriculum meets several standards, including Common Core, RI Theatre GSE, National Standards for the Arts and NCCAS Theatre. Show less



YMCA of Greater Providence

• Narragansett, RI

• Out of School Time Site Coordinator

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Facilitate the Out of School Time program at Narragansett Elementary School, responsible for all aspects of the program. • Create a balanced curriculum which includes physical activity, visual and performing arts, academic programming (including homework help) and the incorporation of wellness education using the Food and Fun program created by the Harvard School of Public Health Prevention Research Center. • Maintain detailed records of student behavior, attendance and programming. • Ensure that the program adheres to DCYF and Bright Stars frameworks. Show less



Trinity Repertory Company

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Lead teacher for K-8 after-school acting classes. Highlights included a one-act version of "Twelfth Night" with students in grades 5-7, a Stoppard/Shakespeare mashup entitled "Pyramus and Thisbe Are Dead" with students in grades 4-6 and a K-1 class that focused on theatre history through acting and movement, with a final performance of "Where the Wild Things Are" in the style of the Ancient Greeks.• Assistant in acting classes for high school students, as well as Trinity Rep's high school ambassador program.• Various in-school programming, including thematic workshops for students attending our student matinee series, curricular theatre workshops for non-theatre classes, numerous career exploration days, and residencies in local schools, including one that culminated in a production of "Othello" with 170 middle school students.• Created educational materials for each show performed by TRC. These included study guides, a video study guide, and mock Facebook and Twitter pages for the characters. Samples included below, with more available on Trinity Rep's website. • Outreach duties included assisting in productions for the Trinity Rep Active Imagination Network, a theatre program for students on the autism spectrum, as well as helping to produce the Write Here, Write Now student playwriting festival, where I also acted as a dramaturg and director. • Lead teacher for YASI Jr, a week-long summer program for students entering K-4. In addition to acting, the curriculum also includes music, movement, theatre history and visual arts. • Counselor for YASI, a month-long summer program for students entering grades 5-12.• Various administrative duties including the execution of Project Discovery paperwork, class registration and occasional receptionist work. Show less

• Child Coordinator

  • Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

  Child Coordinator for Trinity Rep's 2013 production of Alan Ayckbourn's interlocking plays, House and Garden.



Pilgrim Lodge

• West Gardiner, ME

• Photographer

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  • Documented the summer through photographs, using the BunkOne website for daily photo updates, creating camper photo CDs and printed group photographs, and weekly camp slideshows • Sorted and organized digital photographs, for archival purposes and for use in promotional materials • Other administrative duties as needed • Supervised campers and organized activities in the areas of leadership, team-building, worship, music, theatre and art • Assisted with food preparation, sanitation, minor construction and groundskeeping Show less



Wheaton College (MA)

• Norton, MA

• Assistant to the Arts Manager

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  • Facilitate the promotion of campus arts events • Act as usher/house manager during performances and events • Provide assistance as theatre technician • General office support to the Arts Manager • Facilitate the promotion of campus arts events • Act as usher/house manager during performances and events • Provide assistance as theatre technician • General office support to the Arts Manager



Elisabeth Amen Nursery School

• Norton, MA

• Classroom Assistant

  • Jan 2010 - May 2011

  • Attended to a class of 13 -16 children (ages 3-5) • Monitored safety and behavior • Helped implement a play-centric curriculum • Attended to a class of 13 -16 children (ages 3-5) • Monitored safety and behavior • Helped implement a play-centric curriculum