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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

* Coordinate theater and arts-integrated programming, curricula, and resource materials* Hire, train, and support teaching artists, teaching assistants, and education interns

* Facilitate arts-integrated playmaking experience to enhance 3rd-grade science curriculum* Coach High School ELL students through the creative process of scripting and performing original social justice-orientated plays

* Devise and lead curriculum in acting and playmaking for elementary school students* Direct in person and remote theatrical productions for elementary through high school performers

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

* Collaborated with education team to offer remote learning experiences in visual and performing arts* Developed professional development and activity resources for teaching artists

* Design and facilitate introductory level courses in acting and improvisation for collegiate students* Coach individual performing arts student in acting lessons and group based improvisation ensemble

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Co-design and co-facilitate graduate level course on "Arts-Based Youth Activism"

* Co-facilitated the devising of creative arts performances with individual Elementary classrooms* Lead discussions and theme based activities to engage student expression and physicality * Encouraged student responsibility and leadership with positive behavioral management techniques

* Coordinated scheduling and evening activities for Middle School sleep away camp of 176 campers* Supported staff of 22 counselors in the engagement and empowerment of youth* Communicated daily with parents to devise action plans for further support with individuals* Collaborated with arts teachers and ensemble conductors to ensure programmatic quality

* Lead supplemental Theatre Arts program for Middle School students at Gardner Pilot Academy* Provided experiential activities in the development of theatrical skills including story creation, directing, elements of production, and performance skills

* Facilitated weekly after school theatre enrichment for 4th through 6th grade students at three Brookline Public Schools* Developed introductory theatre curriculum promoting public speaking and collaborative story making* Prompted students in the creation of a devised piece of theatre

Greater Chicago Area

* Engaged Elementary and Middle School students in active, positive play during recess period* Lead 30 minute classes for Kindergarten through 5th grade students developing social-emotional skills* Facilitated after-school leadership program for selected 4th and 5th grade students * Coached 3rd and 4th grade students for a skills building intramural league

* Created welcoming environment in venue hosting live music and entertainment* Assisted patrons in finding pre-assigned seats * Answered patron questions about venue and performing groups

*Assisted patrons with online and walk-in ticket purchases *Entered patron, ticket purchase, and subscription information into Total Info System *Coordinated with Ushers before and after theatrical performances to assure positive patron experience

* Located and provided needed supplies and documentation to implement an after school theater program located in seven Chicago and Cicero Public Schools* Assisted in the coordination of scheduling, transportation, and communication between School Administrations, professional Teaching Artists, and Teaching Artist Apprentices * Developed theater curriculum to encourage student growth in reading, writing, public speaking, movement, improvisation, and interpersonal communication

*Guided Chicago Public High School Students in the development of production elements including set, costumes, properties,and sound for a theater performance during a month long in-class residency

*Created and implemented daily lesson plans for a 9 day, 40 minute introduction to theater classincluding the creation of original scripted pieces* Executed various office duties including answering phones, washing unit laundry, and managingtransportation for camper instrument repair* Created a harmonious living atmosphere for 4 sets of 11 rising 5th through 8th grade boys* Organized recreational activities for young campers* Performed classical music pieces with a staff chorus and a series of monologues with a theaterensemble from across the country*Provided needed first aid and medication treatments through American Red Cross certification

* Assisted in technical setup and breakdown of touring bands and musical groups* Operated technical devices during the production of musical performances

* Initiated community interaction among incoming first year students to ease social transition* Promoted academic success as a teacher’s assistant for required “first year experience” class* Provided tips and answer a variety of raised questions concerning transitional issues* Assisted students in creating fall term academic schedules* Collaborated with team members to complete daily preparation tasks

* Organized a ensemble of actors, playwrights, directors, and technicians to build company size* Publicized organization for attracting plausible performance opportunities

Master'S Degree, Theatre Education

B.A, Musical Theatre And Psychology, Cum Laude