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New York, Ny, Us

New York, United States

- Write and review articles and blog posts for the website and social media- Reach out to leaders in the LGBTQ+ community for resources and insight on new and relevant topics- Collaborate with institutions and organizations (Johns Hopkins University, Maude) on outreach programs

Nassau, New York, United States

- Design, plan, and execute camp-wide special events for 600+ people (campers ages 7-16 & staff ages 17-60)- Coordinate and design activities for six divisions (50-100 campers each) and train staff to run and manage activities through written plans, master schedules, prepared materials, and verbal communication- Plan unique and exciting weekly off-camp trip days and communicate with outside organizations, state parks, music centers, activity spaces, bus companies, and food businesses for 500+ people trips- Balance the needs and interests of people of all ages (7-60) in daily activities and special events- Host (and emcee) camp-wide events with an engaging presence that maintains camper and staff engagement- Run announcements 4+ times a day and convey complex ideas in an easily-understood manner- Think quickly and plan ahead in case of unexpected delays or schedules where camp can continue to run smoothly in the presence of unforeseen weather, outsider scheduling issues, or activity issues

- Work with college applicants on scholarship and application essays, resumes, and portfolios- Coordinate schedules for multiple High School Fellows, frequently checking in on progress and before deadlines- Listen to students’ needs in order to effectively research and suggest scholarships and schools to fit the individual

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

- Teach music to 18 members of Hopkins’ award-winning and most gigged (i.e. Capital One Arena, DC Carnegie Library) all-gender a cappella group- Program and arrange songs for performances and competitions- Plan and lead all aspects of rehearsal (warm-ups, songs, breaks)- Create a specific vision for each song to align with the group’s short and long term goals

Howard County, Maryland, United States

- Direct three choirs of grades 9-12 (30 person all-gender non-audition, 50 person treble-voice audition, and 30 person all-gender audition) in preparation for a final concert- Employ aural, oral, tactile, kinesthetic, and visual instructional approaches for daily music lessons- Assist with the musical theatre production in areas of music direction, sound design, and management - Troubleshoot blending, tone, and rhythm/melodic mistakes mid-song through group and solo activities- Create accessible lessons and spaces where students with all abilities can learn the same concepts together- Discuss what the singers are hearing during rehearsal to build awareness of sound- Sing difficult areas for the students in all voice parts (SATB)

Howard County, Maryland, United States

- Teach full hour-long and half-hour periods of general music classes across six grades (K-5)- Introduce tuneful melodies, harmony, rhythm, instrument playing, and body and space exploration to students- Lesson plan weekly for all grades and consider the curriculum pathway and county/national standards- Collaborate with core teachers and administrators to subscribe to UDL guidelines for a consistent education- Create accessible lessons and spaces where students with all abilities can learn the same concepts together- Review student 504 Plans and IEPs for relevant classroom information to guide lessons and connections

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

- Lead the executive board and chapter in new member engagement programs, philanthropy campaigns, and weekly “E-board” and chapter meetings- Organize community response to Antisemitic attacks in Baltimore by drafting statements and coordinating fundraisers on behalf of the Jewish student body- Connect the national, regional, and local levels of AEPi through meetings with other local chapters, Education Leadership Consultants, and Regional Governors- Delegate administrative and chapter work to executive and minor board members for smooth chapter operations

Nassau, New York, United States

- Oversee 11 counselors (ages 17-28) and 60 boys and girls (teenagers) split into two bunks for eight weeks- Prepare and lead counselor orientation (camp logistics, expectations for working 24-hour days with children, problem-solving, time management)- Learn about and empathize with camper’s needs and interests- Review feedback provided by staff about camper progress, review feedback provided by campers about their enjoyment of the summer, and modify schedules and activities based on results and information- Create and execute division-specific special-event days- Help resolve interpersonal issues within and between bunks- Connect with parents about concerns, provide personalized updates about children’s well-being

Nassau, New York, United States

- Directed 80+ campers (ages 9-16) in a musical performed in front of 400 campers and staff members- Designed sets, props, and costumes with existing materials on camp- Led rehearsals in music, acting, and other drama exercises

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

- Supervised a committee of high school students in advising the Mayor of Princeton and the Princeton Town Council on youth issues- Facilitated active learning and collaboration between student groups and municipal government- Worked to destigmatize mental health in the community by creating multiple (now annual) events for hundreds of students, administrators, and parents in the town’s public and private schools- Conducted weekly meetings to discuss and delegate ongoing tasks to accelerate project timelines

Lawrence, New Jersey, United States

- Led weekly music classes and activities for children (ages 2-7) at New Jersey family homelessness shelter- Involved kids in song, dance, movement, and instrument playing

Bachelor'S Degree, Music Composition And Music Education

Activities and Societies: Valedictorian | Pi Kappa Lambda Honors Society | Dorothy S. Pollack Endowed Scholarship for Piano (2019-2023) |.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Princeton High School Choir - President (2018-2019), Princeton Chamber Choir - President (2018-2019), Princeton.

Music Composition, High School Boys Camper

Activities and Societies: Choir piece selected to be performed by World Youth Honors Choir (2018), Honors Camper (2018)