Facilitate the administrative needs and functions for education and community relationships, including developing relationships and creating and evaluating programs.

> Teaching must always be a part of my life, in some capacity! :)Music & Movement Workshops• Develop and teach inclusive music and dance workshops through partnerships for early childhood education majors at UNO, K-6 students in OPS, and individuals with disabilitiesserved by various organizations, including Ollie Webb and Sheltering Tree

Dancing Classrooms• Facilitated in-school residencies as a program liaison, coordinating with school principals, classroom teachers, and teaching artists to ensure smooth logistics and quality programming• Modified teaching strategies and content during the pandemic to ensure the continuation of programming and mission achievement• Taught life skills and social-emotional learning through ballroom dance, focusing on respect, elegance, and teamwork, to 5th-8th grade… Show more Dancing Classrooms• Facilitated in-school residencies as a program liaison, coordinating with school principals, classroom teachers, and teaching artists to ensure smooth logistics and quality programming• Modified teaching strategies and content during the pandemic to ensure the continuation of programming and mission achievement• Taught life skills and social-emotional learning through ballroom dance, focusing on respect, elegance, and teamwork, to 5th-8th grade students in collaboration with classroom teachers• Coordinated culminating events at the end of each residency and composed program scripts incorporating student curriculum connection pieces and reflectionsGolden Ballroom• Taught an exercise program for individuals residing in long-term care facilities, incorporating intentional movement, classic ballroom dances, and specific era/genre music and rhythms Show less

> Due to some big organizational changes, including a reduction in force, my Classes & Recitals position was eliminated. I am temporarily staying on in a part-time capacity to wrap up programs and transition responsibilities and ensure a smooth transition for the organization.> I sincerely loved this job ...the people, the mission, the work - oh my!• Planned and executed four in-school partnership programs spanning 200 students, 15 classes,and six instructors, and… Show more > Due to some big organizational changes, including a reduction in force, my Classes & Recitals position was eliminated. I am temporarily staying on in a part-time capacity to wrap up programs and transition responsibilities and ensure a smooth transition for the organization.> I sincerely loved this job ...the people, the mission, the work - oh my!• Planned and executed four in-school partnership programs spanning 200 students, 15 classes,and six instructors, and culminating in concerts and year-end projects • Managed direct reports (one coordinator, two liaisons, multiple interns)• Implemented and led periodic class instructor meetings to collaboratively reflect on program goals and progress, brainstorm, share ideas, and celebrate successes• Collaborated with other program managers, department chairs, marketing, admissions, development, and other teams to coordinate excellent quality in the execution of programs across all departments Show less

• Managed 80 studio recitals annually from planning to execution, encompassing 1,500 student performances and audience attendance of 5,000, collaborating with 50 artist-faculty, 10 pianists,and multiple staff, and received positive feedback on recital organization and performance quality• Managed 50+ class sections totaling 500 students, collaborating with 25 class instructors, pianists, and assistants, and culminating in 10 class concerts per year• Created and managed a… Show more • Managed 80 studio recitals annually from planning to execution, encompassing 1,500 student performances and audience attendance of 5,000, collaborating with 50 artist-faculty, 10 pianists,and multiple staff, and received positive feedback on recital organization and performance quality• Managed 50+ class sections totaling 500 students, collaborating with 25 class instructors, pianists, and assistants, and culminating in 10 class concerts per year• Created and managed a $270K detailed budget and cash flow expense plan for classes, recitals, in-school partnership programs, festivals, and general program expenses• Created and implemented the use of pacing guides, syllabi, best practices, a class instructor assessment tool, post-surveys, and program and individual instructor goal sheets for all classes, enhancing program quality and impact• Grew the Keyboard Explorers program through curriculum, instruction, and technology revisions,in collaboration with the program liaison, increasing enrollment by 800% over a three-year span• Created class post-surveys and adjusted how they were administered to gather more student feedback, increasing the number of survey responses by 440%• Provided quarterly programming reports analyzing enrollment, audience data, and impact in classes, recitals, and lessons for use in grants, fundraising, and promotional materials• Contributed to the creation of the DEIA mission, foundation, and pillars as a committee member Show less

• Communicated with 750 students/families, 45 artist-faculty, 15 staff, and external collaborators regarding classes, recitals, camps, festivals, masterclasses, and other events• Created six differentiated post-surveys for students, parents, and artist-faculty for summer camps, collecting data on satisfaction and measurement of progress toward program goals• Presented recruiting opportunities at on/off-campus events and visited classes, resulting in an identifiable… Show more • Communicated with 750 students/families, 45 artist-faculty, 15 staff, and external collaborators regarding classes, recitals, camps, festivals, masterclasses, and other events• Created six differentiated post-surveys for students, parents, and artist-faculty for summer camps, collecting data on satisfaction and measurement of progress toward program goals• Presented recruiting opportunities at on/off-campus events and visited classes, resulting in an identifiable increase in program enrollment Show less

• Taught authentic elements of African culture through traditional dancing, drumming, and visual arts in collaboration with in- and after-school community partners• Developed curriculum that aligns with NE fine arts, physical education, and social studies standards and advocated for programs in schools to secure more in-school residencies

• Performed authentic African dancing, drumming, and singing at school assemblies and events

• Initiated, nurtured, and grew strategic relationships with potential clients, community partners, and donors through various forms of communication and networking• Developed and revised program curriculum, documents, evaluation tools, procedures, and policies • Created a training program and performance assessment tools for 25+ teaching and performing artists, and assisted with hiring and onboarding• Coordinated and assisted with twice-weekly rehearsals, 18… Show more • Initiated, nurtured, and grew strategic relationships with potential clients, community partners, and donors through various forms of communication and networking• Developed and revised program curriculum, documents, evaluation tools, procedures, and policies • Created a training program and performance assessment tools for 25+ teaching and performing artists, and assisted with hiring and onboarding• Coordinated and assisted with twice-weekly rehearsals, 18 performances per year, 10 in-school residency programs, several after-school residencies, meetings, and other events Show less

• Taught 6th grade Chorus, 7th and 8th grade General Music, and Alternative CurriculumProgram Special Education Music• Communicated needed information to coworkers, administrators, and parents, recorded daily attendance, grade scores, and assessments, and created spreadsheets and reports

• Taught and supervised classes at all levels (K-12) in various subjects (particularly vocal music)at several different schools

• Taught and supervised classes at all levels (K-12) in various subjects (particularly vocal music)at several different schools

• Taught and supervised 6th grade General Music, 6th grade Honor Choir, 7th and 8th grade Choirs, 7th/8th grade Show Choir, and Communicative Arts• Completed training in and implemented Kagan Cooperative Learning and Understanding byDesign strategies into instructional planning and practices• Implemented and completed training of the Boys Town Educational Model for classroom management