Experience

Good Shepherd School

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Elementary School Teacher

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Developing and carrying out lesson plans weekly based on Common Core Standards for 4th Grade in an inclusive settingFormer 5th Grade Classroom Teacher, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, 5th - 8th Grade Departmental Social Studies TeacherHead of the Theater Program, directing and producing a full-length spring musical and a year-long acting class where students learn basics of improv, scene study, and basics of technical theater (directing, stage managing, set design, costume design, lighting and sound design, etc.)Co-teacher of a new blended learning program Classroom, Inc., which uses digital learning games and instructional programs set in the professional world that build literacy and leadership skills for students; working with other teachers in the school to help bring technology into their lessons.Former Member of Classroom, Inc.’s Advisory BoardFormer co-teacher for the Robotics Summer Camp; maintaining equipment, teaching basics of Lego Mindstorm programResponsible for all classroom duties: grading, attendance, assessments, classroom management.Former moderator and facilitator for Student CouncilFormer advisor for Yearbook Club Show less

• Director Of Marketing And Development

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2021

  Organized Annual Appeal fundraising, raised over 150k/yearDeveloped social media marketingRecruiting prospective families to 3K, UPK, K-8 programsGraphic design and website designMaintained relationships with alum and donor baseUtilized Trailblazer databaseWrote fundraising appeal letters and insert cards

• Art Teacher

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Art teacher to 1st through 8th grade, beginning fall of 2015



Various Clients`

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Producer

  • Feb 2013 - Present

  I have produced children's theater, staged readings, musical theater, and theater education classes. I produced and directed full-scale musicals at Good Shepherd School in NYC, and produce a monthly staged reading series. I produced a number of children's theater arts classes and events through my small business actingUP Creative Arts. I also produced a short web series called "Who Knows What I Know?" to be released on YouTube. I have produced children's theater, staged readings, musical theater, and theater education classes. I produced and directed full-scale musicals at Good Shepherd School in NYC, and produce a monthly staged reading series. I produced a number of children's theater arts classes and events through my small business actingUP Creative Arts. I also produced a short web series called "Who Knows What I Know?" to be released on YouTube.



actingUP Creative Arts

• Greater New York City Area

• Founder

  • Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

  Developing lesson plans for ages 3-12 for after-school classes, workshops, and summer camps that aligns with learning level abilities and aimed to instill vital qualities such as self-esteem, expression, speaking skills, physical awareness, and collaboration Bringing creativity to the classroom through music, song, dance, improv, creative movement, writing, and visual art—teaching art classes as well as theater classes and encouraging children to create their own work, writings, scripts, and art work Offering an appreciation for art history, music history, theater history and dance Marketing the business via advertising, social media, website development and maintenance, and community awareness through other artistic organizations and arts festivals: Uptown Arts Stroll, Blooming Arts Festival, and UPHI Transformative Health Fair Hosted classes at Inwood Movement, Amistad School (311), and the Little Red Rocket school’s after-school program Collaborating with other like-minded teachers to offer a wide array of classes in art, creative writing, design, and dance as well Show less



Williamsburg Movement & Arts Center

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Teaching Artist

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

  Cleared through the NY Department of Education Teaching drama and singing after-school on-site at middle school public school programs at MS 577 and MS 126 with St. Nick’s Alliance/School Settlement Association Devising lesson plans, choosing suitable material (songs, scenes, monologues) that teach basic theatrical concepts and allow expression for the individual student, encouraging students to write their own scenes and plays, funnel emotions through works of art, and encouraging a healthy group collaborative environment free of judgmental behaviors. Working in the classroom with students, teaching basic acting techniques (Stanislavski, Meisner), movement techniques (Bogart, Grotowski), improv forms, and voice and singing techniques (Linklater), while providing constructive feedback as well as implementing constructive discipline techniques Directing, choreographing, and designing a full-length spring musical - Seussical, Jr. Show less



Vital Theatre Company

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Actor

  • 2013 - Apr 2015

  Performing in two mainstage children’s musicals: Angelina Ballerina the musical and Pinkalicious the musical Traveling as part of a national tour, which includes setting up and striking the set at each venue Greeting children after the show for autographs and pictures Performing in two mainstage children’s musicals: Angelina Ballerina the musical and Pinkalicious the musical Traveling as part of a national tour, which includes setting up and striking the set at each venue Greeting children after the show for autographs and pictures



Dancers Edge by Rogers

• Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Musical Theater Teacher

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  Devising lesson plans catered to each age group, 5-8 years old, 9-12 years old, and 13-18 years old Developing games directed towards learning objectives so as to make acting concepts easily accessible to learning levels Gathering monologues, scenes, and songs appropriate for specific ages Cultivating an appreciation for the art form in the students, presenting avenues for them to pursue the arts in the future Devising lesson plans catered to each age group, 5-8 years old, 9-12 years old, and 13-18 years old Developing games directed towards learning objectives so as to make acting concepts easily accessible to learning levels Gathering monologues, scenes, and songs appropriate for specific ages Cultivating an appreciation for the art form in the students, presenting avenues for them to pursue the arts in the future



Point Park University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Box Office Assistant

  • Aug 2008 - May 2012

  Ticket sales on phone or in-person, working the box office on show nights, and general customer service. Ticket sales on phone or in-person, working the box office on show nights, and general customer service.