Experience

ISSAQUAH SCHOOL DISTRICT 411

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Language Arts Teacher

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Full-Time English teacher on a rotating block schedule (A/B days - 90 minute classes)Taught 9th grade and 10th grade students in Literary Analysis and Composition I and IIDesigned lessons to correspond and support the full-class novels and independent readingLead writing units that included grammar practice, literary devices, and building analysis skillsAssured that the materials created were aligned to Common Core State Standards and the school district writing curriculum by collaborating with the ELA department teamTaught two semesters in a Guided Studies classroom where I operated as an advisory teacher to students needing support in their academics and in corresponding with their teachersMaintained a class website and web presence that was updated daily Show less

• Guest Director

  • Nov 2018 - May 2019

  Directed and designed the set for the winter play and spring musicalOrganized after-school rehearsals and technical work days to collaborate with students on production elements as well as invited, included, and educated new theatre studentsMaintained communication with students and families through in-person meetings, weekly bulletin emails, and on a production websiteTaught tool-safety and supervised student and volunteer use of machinery in order to build and construct the set, props, costume, and lighting design elements of productionInvited local teaching artists to mentor and share expertise in puppeteering, sound, and dance Show less



GreenStage

• Israel
• Construction

• Co Managing Director

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Shared responsibility for budgets, projects, and organizational efficiency for a theatre nonprofitComposed business proposals and grants for GreenStage’s outdoor Shakespeare in the Park seasons Ensured ongoing maintenance and update of information systems and infrastructureProvided a leadership presence and maintained continuous lines of communication within and with outside organizations

• Summer Camp Director/Assistant

  • Jul 2013 - Present

  GreenStage is a nonprofit organization with the mission to inspire audiences to engage in live theatre as part of their recreation. GreenStage’s Summer Camp program is dedicated to support the values of successful learning and include summer shows for ages 5-15. Each week long theatre camp takes students on a personal journey through the world of Shakespeare, rehearses an abbreviated piece of his work, and concludes with a free performance in the parks for family and friends.Responsibilities as a Director / Assistant:• Design and direct a week long camp and performance with 8-16 students• Build and focus on the student's natural imaginations • Encourage team work as we rehearse and perform an abbreviated piece of Shakespeare's work• Teach students the fundamentals of table work, understanding context, and the process of building characters• Lead fun acting, improv, and physical outdoor games • Create a supportive learning environment outdoors in the greater Seattle area’s parks Show less

• Tour Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Tour Manager for GreenStage's production of "Love's Labour's Lost" (directed by Vince Brady).Responsible for transportation of equipment and set pieces, assisting the House Manager, and selling merchandise.

• Apprentice

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Learned many aspects of working with a professional theatre company by touring as an apprentice with GreenStage’s annual Shakespeare in the Park 2013 season. First-hand experience working both onstage and off, assisting and acting in their production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (directed by Ken Michels).



Seattle Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern Substitute Teacher

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  I worked as the full-time substitute for my theatre mentor teacher during the last ten weeks of the academic school year. I created and implemented lesson plans for his Theatre I, II/III, Technical Theatre Fundamentals and Advanced, and Musical Theatre Production classes. Each lesson was individualized and structured according to students’ interests, strengths, and needs as well as in alignment with Common Core State Standards. As assistant director for the spring musical, Urinetown, I worked alongside student designers in conceptualizing the production and helped guide collaboration as we implemented their creative designs with other student artists. I additionally directed, organized, and guided in-class and after-school rehearsals with the assistance of student stage managers. Show less



Garfield High School

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Teacher

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2018

  I collaborated with mentor teachers Stewart Hawk and Stephanie Taylor to create and implement lesson plans for Theatre I and II, Technical Theatre Fundamentals and Advanced, 11th Grade AP Literature, and 10th Grade English Language Arts. This position allowed me to observe classes as well as teach entire units and lessons independently. I learned to manage classrooms between 5 and 32 students with an effective classroom management plan, flexibility, and relevant curriculum. In all of my classes we collaborated to interpret, explore, and practice the art of story telling. Outside of the Classroom, I additionally volunteered to help with parent-teacher conferences, WST Teacher In-Service Day, the IE Festival Northwest, and the Washington State Thespian Festival. Show less



Seattle Pacific University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electrician

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2017

  Work as part of a team to hang, cable, and focus lighting equipment for theatrical productions and recitals. Follow the instruction of the lighting designer. Program and run the light board. Organize inventory, troubleshoot, and repair instruments. Work as part of a team to hang, cable, and focus lighting equipment for theatrical productions and recitals. Follow the instruction of the lighting designer. Program and run the light board. Organize inventory, troubleshoot, and repair instruments.