Experience

Independent School District No 199

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School English Teacher and CAPS Educator

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, United States I teach a co-corrent English and Business/Entrepreneurship course that prepares students for workplace situations and experiences. The curriculum is built around the inclusion of project base learning delivered in an individual learning styles.



International Baccalaureate

• Switzerland
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assessment Specialist

  • Mar 2013 - Present

  I do assessment work for the IB Theatre Course. I examine end of term projects and performances for high achieving theater students at the secondary level. I serve on a committee to assess materials that are in the trial stage



NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

• English Teacher

  • Aug 2020 - Sep 2021

  New Ulm, MN



Chaska High School

• English and Theater Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2020

  Chaska, Minnesota



Lubbock Community Theater

• United States
• Performing Arts

• Director/Actor

  • Oct 2015 - May 2017

  Lubbock, Texas Area I freelance act and direct with one of the most well known theatres in the West Texas area.



Lubbock ISD

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Theatre/English Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - May 2017

  Lubbock, Texas I teach high school English, theater, and direct plays both on campus and for the UIL one-act play Festival.



Chicago Public Schools

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

• Taft High School Theater Teacher/Musical Theater Director

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2014

  Chicago, IL I taught 5 Sections of Theater for grades levels 7-12. During my tenure here I developed an entirely new theater curriculum for 5 classes: Academic Center Drama, Theater I, Theater II, Theater III and IB Theater Arts. I also established an after school drama program involving over 50 students. With this program I have Directed/Produced over fifteen productions including musical, dramatic and classic works in a four year span. Also, I have created a district wide assessment task for the new… Show more I taught 5 Sections of Theater for grades levels 7-12. During my tenure here I developed an entirely new theater curriculum for 5 classes: Academic Center Drama, Theater I, Theater II, Theater III and IB Theater Arts. I also established an after school drama program involving over 50 students. With this program I have Directed/Produced over fifteen productions including musical, dramatic and classic works in a four year span. Also, I have created a district wide assessment task for the new REACH teacher evaluation program in Chicago Public Schools. Finally, I took part in a think tank that has established a new All City Arts programming plan for the Chicago Public School system.

• Director of the All-City Theater Troupe

  • Sep 2012 - Feb 2013

  I directed the North/Northwest regional theater troupe.



Kansas City Fringe Festival

• Playwright

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Kansas City, Missouri Area I wrote a play "The Last Temptation of Harry" that was premiered at the Kansas City Fringe Festival.



Chicago Public Schools

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

• Substitute Teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2008

  I was a cadre (full time) substitute teacher at Roosevelt High School in Chicago, IL. I was a long term sub for special ed math and choir. During my time at Roosevelt I also co-directed the school musical.



Saint Paul Public Schools

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

• Summer School Teacher

  • Jun 2007 - Jul 2007

  I taught summer school English to the incoming freshman at Central High School.