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Los Angeles, California, United States

I work on a team of two to create well-researched and engaging episodes that educate listeners on the works of William Shakespeare, early modern England and performance criticism in a compelling manner.∙ Create podcast vision; program master schedule; track project life cycle; analyze project success∙ Meticulously follow schedule to ensure deadlines met; follow-up through meetings and reminders∙ Research historical and sociological material; write scripted episodes; annotate all… Show more I work on a team of two to create well-researched and engaging episodes that educate listeners on the works of William Shakespeare, early modern England and performance criticism in a compelling manner.∙ Create podcast vision; program master schedule; track project life cycle; analyze project success∙ Meticulously follow schedule to ensure deadlines met; follow-up through meetings and reminders∙ Research historical and sociological material; write scripted episodes; annotate all work accordingly∙ Misc: edit audio; publish episode; track statistics; maintain social media; email/guest management Show less

Burbank, California, United States

∙ Receive praise for repeated ability to be prepared and ready to engage the students, “go-to” sub∙ Create a neat and orderly classroom environment that is conducive to reaching academic goal∙ Develop lesson plans and assignments; collaborate with teacher cohorts; follow plans∙ Enthusiastically update lesson plans and activities to fit circumstances of day when needed

Los Angeles, California, United States

∙ Teach reading and writing lessons with a variety of age groups from 4-year-olds to high school students∙ Elementary instruction: read aloud, assisted reading, fluency training, phonemic awareness, dramatization∙ Upper-level: lead discussions, teach techniques for reading speed and comprehension, grammar and essay-writing∙ Office hour responsibilities: grading, feedback, fluency assessments, one-on-ones, parent/student meetings

Los Angeles, California, United States

∙ Taught reading and writing lessons with a variety of age groups from 4-year-olds to high school students∙ Elementary instruction: read aloud, assisted reading, fluency training, phonemic awareness, dramatization∙ Upper-level: led discussions, taught techniques for reading speed and comprehension, grammar and essay-writing∙ Office hour responsibilities: grading, feedback, fluency assessments, one-on-ones, parent/student meetings

Galt, Ca

∙ Receive praise for repeated ability to be prepared and ready to engage the students, “go-to” sub∙ Create a neat and orderly classroom environment that is conducive to reaching academic goal∙ Develop lesson plans and assignments; collaborate with teacher cohorts; follow plans∙ Enthusiastically update lesson plans and activities to fit circumstances of day when needed

Sacramento, California, United States

Acting credits:∙ Various Characters in B-Street Theatre's Fantasy Theatre 33 School TourI worked on a team of four to bring quality theatre to Central California. In addition to performing, I would:∙ Set up and take down the portable stage, set up costumes and props

Portland, Oregon, United States

I worked on a team of two actors to bring quality theatre to the Northwest & Central California (from April 2017 - December 2017) and Northeast (from September 2018 - January 2019).Tour Coordinator:∙ Confirm/clarify event details with point-of-contact; liaison between point-of-contact and tour manager∙ Plan travel arrangements: hotels; plan driving route; track finances; ensure within budget; log mileage∙ Represent the company as an excellent communicator, good listener and… Show more I worked on a team of two actors to bring quality theatre to the Northwest & Central California (from April 2017 - December 2017) and Northeast (from September 2018 - January 2019).Tour Coordinator:∙ Confirm/clarify event details with point-of-contact; liaison between point-of-contact and tour manager∙ Plan travel arrangements: hotels; plan driving route; track finances; ensure within budget; log mileage∙ Represent the company as an excellent communicator, good listener and positive role model∙ Report back to tour manager and creative directorActing credits:∙ Ima Ribble and Thea von Bird in "The Ribbles Build a Residence", summer 2017∙ Young Wart in "The Sword and the Stone", fall/winter 2017∙ Multiple Characters in "A Christmas Carol" (twice), fall/winter 2017 & 2018∙ Multiple Characters in "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Diary", fall 2018 Show less

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Create arts-integrated projects and lesson plans with a collaborating teaching team that teach students theatre arts specific skills• Skill taught: creating a play. Through my and my co-artist's direction, we brainstormed story ideas and voted on a story. We broke the story into five simple scenes, and, through assignment, students were cast as ensemble characters. We rehearsed movement, blocking, speech, enunciation, collaboration and performing. At the end of the program, students… Show more • Create arts-integrated projects and lesson plans with a collaborating teaching team that teach students theatre arts specific skills• Skill taught: creating a play. Through my and my co-artist's direction, we brainstormed story ideas and voted on a story. We broke the story into five simple scenes, and, through assignment, students were cast as ensemble characters. We rehearsed movement, blocking, speech, enunciation, collaboration and performing. At the end of the program, students performed for parents and guardians.• Age: 1st-3rd• Taught and guided students in warm-ups and theatre games• Maintain a safe learning environment• Attend professional development sessions• Communicate regularly with the Education Director Show less

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

∙ Greeted and guided guests through rules, tips and waiver; thoroughly answered questions/concerns∙ Supervised game (in character) from beginning to end, includes providing clues and monitoring safety∙ Provided personalized de-brief, escort out, and reset game room to exact specification for next group∙ Covered reception, managed in-person inquiries, assisted in daily opening-up and closing-down of site

New York, New York, United States

∙ Los Angeles (March 2015 - July 2015) & New York (July 2015 - November 2016)∙ Greeted and guided guests through rules, tips and waiver; thoroughly answered questions/concerns∙ Supervised game (in character) from beginning to end, includes providing clues and monitoring safety∙ Provided personalized de-brief, escort out, and reset game room to exact specification for next group∙ Covered reception, managed in-person inquiries, assisted in daily opening-up and closing-down of site

New York, New York, United States

∙ Received and tailored in-coming calls to meet customer needs in an efficient and exemplary manner∙ Managed company internal software to assist customers to determine scheduling availability, to schedule services, to confirm appointments, and to provide detailed out-going confirmation calls∙ Processed customer service transactions ex: purchases, transfers, refunds, and other services∙ Learned and familiarized with products and services to best answer customer’s questions

Santa Monica, California, United States

Acting credits:∙ Ellie (the Elemental) in original theatre for youth musical "Annabelle and the Snowqueen Express"∙ Polychrome in original theatre for youth musical "Dorothy's Adventures in Oz"Birthday Party Host:∙ Decorate courtyard: balloons, streamers, snack and punch table∙ Perform in character and mingle with the birthday child and guests∙ Engage the guests in theater games and activities ranging from "silly games" like "Guess the Animal" or "Telephone" to more… Show more Acting credits:∙ Ellie (the Elemental) in original theatre for youth musical "Annabelle and the Snowqueen Express"∙ Polychrome in original theatre for youth musical "Dorothy's Adventures in Oz"Birthday Party Host:∙ Decorate courtyard: balloons, streamers, snack and punch table∙ Perform in character and mingle with the birthday child and guests∙ Engage the guests in theater games and activities ranging from "silly games" like "Guess the Animal" or "Telephone" to more complex games like "One-Word Story" or "The Magical Train"∙ For an "Enchanted Birthday Add On": face paint, lead and monitor arts and crafts activities∙ For "Tea Party Birthday Party": provide period costume dress-up and teach the birthday party guests about the history of tea and tea parties∙ Leads "Happy Birthday" song, birthday cake and presents∙ Following performance, clean up the courtyard and put away supplies Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

∙ Fulfilled short-term and long-term substitute teaching requirements for all subjects in K-6 age, GenEd/SpEd∙ Received commendation for repeated ability to arrive with very short notice, presentable, prepared and ready to engage the students∙ Created a neat and orderly classroom environment that is conducive to reaching academic goals∙ Enthusiastically updated lesson plans and activities to fit circumstances of day when needed

Sacramento, California, United States

∙ Prepared documents for mail to consumers, clients, authorized facilities, to court house∙ Input and updated early intervention inquiries, client charts/files, maintenance filing∙ Common liaison for incoming and outgoing phone, e-mail correspondence, mail distribution∙ Organized multiple schedules, inventory/supply list and general office environment∙ Used a fax machine, printer, photocopier, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Sacramento, California, United States

∙ Prepared documents for mail to consumers, clients, authorized facilities, to court house∙ Input and updated early intervention inquiries, client charts/files, maintenance filing∙ Common liaison for incoming and outgoing phone, e-mail correspondence, mail distribution∙ Organized multiple schedules, inventory/supply list and general office environment∙ Used a fax machine, printer, photocopier, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

San Diego, California, United States

Information Center:∙ Provide students, faculty, administration, and guests with directions to buildings and events on campus∙ Connect students, faculty, administration, and guests with resources and personnel on campus∙ Input, maintain, and manage lost and found items through program called “Returnity”∙ Answer and transfer phone calls according to customer's needs∙ Manage CASE free movie screening passes, A.S. flyers, and A.S. resource pamphlets

Master'S Degree, Shakespeare And Education

This MA explores pedagogy and the ways in which Shakespeare has been used in the classroom at different historical and cultural moments..

Master Of Education - Med, Education Technology And Instructional Design

Unfinished, English/Language Arts Teacher Education

M.A. in English Education (Secondary) -- This English Education teaching master's degree supports curriculum planning and classroom.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Theater Arts, Summa Cum Laude