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2015-2016 recognition includes Finalist for the NBC Writers on the Verge TV-Writing Fellowship, Second Rounder for Sundance Screenwriters Lab, Semi-Finalist in the Tracking Board Launch Pad Features Competition, and Grand Prize Winner of the Table Read My Screenplay Contest - Austin Film Festival.

Write and edit print, scripted, and interactive copy for clients to spec. Clients include ClicFlic Interactive, Imagination Stage, Astonishing Toys, Betty Lukens Inc., and AudioMovies.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Run creative writing workshops for grades 4-12, challenging students to find their voices as storytellers and build commanding portfolios.Guide young writers through creative process of brainstorming, drafting, and editing, culminating in at least one polished, publishable work per session. Prepare student work for online publication in literary magazine "The (Parenthetical)", submission to affiliated Scholastic Writing Awards, and production in annual off-Broadway theater… Show more Run creative writing workshops for grades 4-12, challenging students to find their voices as storytellers and build commanding portfolios.Guide young writers through creative process of brainstorming, drafting, and editing, culminating in at least one polished, publishable work per session. Prepare student work for online publication in literary magazine "The (Parenthetical)", submission to affiliated Scholastic Writing Awards, and production in annual off-Broadway theater festival sponsored by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants. Show less

Los Angeles

NYC-based non-profit that turns kids into writers through engagement in creative writing workshops led by published authors and produced playwrights/screenwriters. Duties Include:-Recruiting, training, and managing all instructors, assistants, and interns throughout four Los Angeles workshop centers. -Devising and executing outreach strategies to recruit students for after-school, weekend, and vacation workshops. -Building and managing relationships with schools,… Show more NYC-based non-profit that turns kids into writers through engagement in creative writing workshops led by published authors and produced playwrights/screenwriters. Duties Include:-Recruiting, training, and managing all instructors, assistants, and interns throughout four Los Angeles workshop centers. -Devising and executing outreach strategies to recruit students for after-school, weekend, and vacation workshops. -Building and managing relationships with schools, principals, and PTA bodies for in-school workshops. -Fundraising and event-planning for programs aimed at academic intervention in at-risk communities. -Brainstorming and implementing new opportunities for students to showcase their work, including Barnes & Noble readings, open mic nights, theater showcases, and publications. Show less

Adelphi, Md

Teach academic and professional writing to University undergraduates, with a focus on preparing continuing-education adults for the demands of college and the workplace. Managed both physical and virtual classrooms via online courseware WebTycho.

Washington, Dc

Led playwriting and filmmaking workshops in DC public school system for recipient organization of the 2010 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. Engaged middle and high school students underexposed to creative writing in their regular English curricula. Helped them to develop their writing skills and recognize the constructive power of their stories on stage and film.Partnered for custom creative workshops with DC non-profits Gandhi Brigade, Horizons Greater… Show more Led playwriting and filmmaking workshops in DC public school system for recipient organization of the 2010 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. Engaged middle and high school students underexposed to creative writing in their regular English curricula. Helped them to develop their writing skills and recognize the constructive power of their stories on stage and film.Partnered for custom creative workshops with DC non-profits Gandhi Brigade, Horizons Greater Washington, and Ford's Theatre. Show less

Bethesda, Md

Responsible for devising and writing books to musicals for exclusive children's theater program "Speak Out On Stage". Led young actors, writers, and singers in selection of story concepts. Developed concepts with program director and composer. Prepared scripts for full year-end production.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Collaborated with Arena Stage staff and participating high school teachers on developing and executing year-long theater-making curricula. Ran weekly in-school workshops on all elements of play-building, connecting them to core curricular values of teamwork, innovation, and diligence. Guided students individually on development of 10-minute plays and collectively on writing, staging, and producing group showcases.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Tutored grades 6-12 in English composition. Prepared high school students for SAT and AP exams. Specialized in college application essay coaching.

Mfa, Playwriting

Activities and Societies: KCACTF National Festival Kanin Award winner, Fellowship to Sundance Theatre Lab

Ba, English

Activities and Societies: The Mask and Wig Club, Benjamin Franklin Scholars, Honors in Creative Writing