Experience

GEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi

• United Arab Emirates
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Secondary Arts

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Head of Department and Theatre and Film Studies Teacher

• High School Theatre Arts and Film Studies Teacher

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Shelton Leadership Center

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program, Operations and Administrative Intern and Instructor

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2022

  Worked on a team to organize and implement summer leadership challenge camps throughout NC for High School Students Assisted in management of enrollment, registration, medical and financial operations Collaborated to create, adjust and implement leadership instruction Trained college and professional staff in leadership instruction Contact: Dr. Debbie Acker - debbie_acker@ncsu.edu Worked on a team to organize and implement summer leadership challenge camps throughout NC for High School Students Assisted in management of enrollment, registration, medical and financial operations Collaborated to create, adjust and implement leadership instruction Trained college and professional staff in leadership instruction Contact: Dr. Debbie Acker - debbie_acker@ncsu.edu


Dubai International Academy
• United Arab Emirates
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee
• MYP and DP Theatre Teacher

  • Aug 2020 - Jun 2022


Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center, Inc

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Virtual Arts Instructor - Dance

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Provide virtual instruction sessions in dance and creative movement Design curriculum for new virtual arts instruction program Organize and create media projects to showcase student work Provide virtual instruction sessions in dance and creative movement Design curriculum for new virtual arts instruction program Organize and create media projects to showcase student work



American Community School of Abu Dhabi

• United Arab Emirates
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Primary Drama and Dance Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2020

  Built a successful Primary Drama Program Create and teach performance curriculum to 1st – 5th grade students - focusing on confidence, decision-making and technique Collaborate with ES Arts staff to produce school concerts and lead in productions of plays Produce plays and productions Coach activities such as ACS Leads in grade 9-12 Run after-school activities such as Improv Club for ES Built a successful Primary Drama Program Create and teach performance curriculum to 1st – 5th grade students - focusing on confidence, decision-making and technique Collaborate with ES Arts staff to produce school concerts and lead in productions of plays Produce plays and productions Coach activities such as ACS Leads in grade 9-12 Run after-school activities such as Improv Club for ES



NYC DOE

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• High School Drama and Dance Teacher

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

  Founded arts program at Pelham Lab High School and Westchester Square Academy Created and taught performance curriculum to 9 – 12th grade students - focusing on responsibility, confidence and technique Organized school events including but not limited to open mic nights, theatre productions, and concerts Provided audio and visual support at school assemblies Created a new drama and vocal performance program at Pelham Lab, Co-Created a Dance performance and career track at WSA Developed a student leadership, travel and fundraising program Show less



Encore Summer Drama Camp

• Curriculum Writer and Instructor

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  Taught acting skills to students ages 7-12. Skills taught include: Script study, Characterization, and Improvisation Facilitated camp wide morning warm-ups and activities Created dramatic curriculum for ages 5-12 for daily instruction and routine activities Taught acting skills to students ages 7-12. Skills taught include: Script study, Characterization, and Improvisation Facilitated camp wide morning warm-ups and activities Created dramatic curriculum for ages 5-12 for daily instruction and routine activities



School Professionals

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Arts and Substitute Teacher

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  Mott Hall Charter School: Created IB curriculum in theatre arts as well as a High School placement unit for Middle School students Assisted with school wide duties – including supporting in academic classes and co-leading homeroom Support taught humanities and science Directed scenes and plays for school wide assemblies and class presentations Substitute Coverage: Provide temporary replacement for private and charter school teachers throughout NYC. Implement lessons to Kg-12 students in various subjects including Drama, ELA, Music, Math and Social Studies Show less



New Orleans Outreach, CASA New Orleans and AmeriCorps* VISTA

• Volunteer Supervisor

  • Feb 2009 - Jun 2010

  Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers of all ages at three public charter schools in Orleans Parish, serving grades K-12 Substituted in a variety of classrooms from sixth grade drama, to seventh grade math and second grade soccer. Supervised and facilitated reflective sessions for Tulane University service learning students Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers of all ages at three public charter schools in Orleans Parish, serving grades K-12 Substituted in a variety of classrooms from sixth grade drama, to seventh grade math and second grade soccer. Supervised and facilitated reflective sessions for Tulane University service learning students