Choreographer

• 2023 - Present

CURTAINS JUNIOR (Grades 6-9) Choreographing dance numbers for the production and conducting rehearsals so as to reinforce dance technique and performance skills. CURTAINS JUNIOR (Grades 6-9) Choreographing dance numbers for the production and conducting rehearsals so as to reinforce dance technique and performance skills.

Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2022 - Present

DAN 142: BEGINNING MODERN DANCE A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on fundamentals of modern dance technique, and includes strengthening, stretching, basic movement combinations, improvisation, postural awareness, and creativity. DAN 201: DANCE HISTORY A historical overview of 3,000 years of dance as an art form that has become a unique means of aesthetically expressing human emotions. Enhances study through viewing of videotapes and live performances. DAN 261: STRETCH & RELAX A course that focuses on development and reinforcement of positive lifestyle habits based on body awareness through a systematic program of stretching and relaxation techniques. Show less

Instructional Assistant

• 2021 - Aug 2022

THEA 217: FIRST YEAR ACTORS' SHOWCASEThis course is the initial practicum experience for first-semester BFA Acting students.

Community Outreach Coordinator

• 2019 - Aug 2022

This position required programing all performance related events for NIU's School of Theatre and Dance - talkbacks, academic panels, community preview performances, recruiting days, etc. This position also required the overseeing and management of undergraduate work study students and volunteers.

Course Instructor

• 2019 - Aug 2022

THEA 203: INTRODUCTION TO THEATREThis course covers the role of theatre as a major fine art and a communicator of ideas, human understanding, and cultural values. Contributions of playwright, actor, director, designer, technician, and audience to the theatrical production. Assessment of the principles and functions of theatre arts in its diverse performance media. Theatre attendance required.

Teaching Artist

• 2020 - 2020

STORY DRAMA (Pre-K) Step inside your favorite story books and help the characters come to life. Using the body, voice, and imagination - this class helps young thespians make bold acting choices and imerse themselves in creative play. CREATIVE DRAMA (Elementary School) These themed classes helped elementary schoolers learn the basics of acting technique through play, improvisation, and teamwork. STORY DRAMA (Pre-K) Step inside your favorite story books and help the characters come to life. Using the body, voice, and imagination - this class helps young thespians make bold acting choices and imerse themselves in creative play. CREATIVE DRAMA (Elementary School) These themed classes helped elementary schoolers learn the basics of acting technique through play, improvisation, and teamwork.

Digital Content Creator

• 2017 - 2020

Created graphics, copy, and affiliate links for Kimmay Caldwell - owner of Hurray Kimmay and globally recognized influencer (The Today Show, Rachael Ray, The Marilyn Denis Show). Created graphics, copy, and affiliate links for Kimmay Caldwell - owner of Hurray Kimmay and globally recognized influencer (The Today Show, Rachael Ray, The Marilyn Denis Show).

Yoga Instructor

• 2017 - 2018

WE FLOW HARD® WeFlowHard® Vinyasa is Y7’s signature class designed to help take your practice to the next level. Using verbal cues, the instructor will guide you through three vinyasa sequences, each repeated three times. SLOW BURN Y7's Slow Burn vinyasa is recommended for anyone looking to focus on the foundation, structure and alignment of each posture. Throughout this practice, you will focus on engaging your core muscles to go deeper into the poses and prepare your mind and body for a challenging peak posture. Show less

Directing Apprentice

• 2017 - 2017

Artistic Programming Apprentice

• 2015 - 2016

Assisted the programming team in selecting plays for the upcoming season and archived past submissions for the theatre’s new works development program. Assisted the programming team in selecting plays for the upcoming season and archived past submissions for the theatre’s new works development program.

Teaching Assistant

• 2015 - 2015

ACTING 1 This introductory acting course for middle and high schoolers teaches the fundamental acting concepts of objective, tactic, and text analysis. Actors leave knowing how to warm up their bodies for work onstage and how to approach basic scene work. POTIONS This creative drama class is run in partnership with Pacific Science Center and helps elementary school students learn about science through imaginative play. ROCK BAND This creative drama class is run in partnership with the Experience Music Project and helps elementary school students learn about music through imaginative play. CREATIVE DRAMA: SENSORY NEEDS This class helped children with autism spectrum disorder build life and social skills using art therapy and improvisation. Show less

Drama Teacher

• 2012 - 2014

MOVEMENT FOR ACTORS Comprehensive physical training for the advanced high school actor. This class was rooted in Anne Bogart’s Viewpoints Technique, Suzuki Technique, yoga, and Anne Green Gilbert’s Brain DanceTM Technique. CHOREOGRAPHY FOR ACTORS These individual instruction sessions were provided to high school actors who needed help mastering the dance choreography for school-wide productions. MOVEMENT FOR ACTORS Comprehensive physical training for the advanced high school actor. This class was rooted in Anne Bogart’s Viewpoints Technique, Suzuki Technique, yoga, and Anne Green Gilbert’s Brain DanceTM Technique. CHOREOGRAPHY FOR ACTORS These individual instruction sessions were provided to high school actors who needed help mastering the dance choreography for school-wide productions.