EDUCATION
MFA Theatre (Playwriting and Devising) May 2020
Sarah Lawrence College
BA in Theatre Arts, minors in Creative Writing and Vocal Music May 2018
Gettysburg College
MFA Theatre (Playwriting and Devising) May 2020
Sarah Lawrence College
BA in Theatre Arts, minors in Creative Writing and Vocal Music May 2018
Gettysburg College
TEACHING & ADVISING
Resident Teaching Artist January 2023 - Present
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Clinician/Scorer-Tester/Mentor/Office Assistant August 2021 - August 2023
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Educational Podcast Writer/Host August 2020 - Present
Self-Employed
Creative Drama Teaching Artist March 2021 - August 2021
Mohawk Day Camp
Summer Teaching Artist, Reader's Theater Workshop June 2020 - August 2020
Prospect Community Library, Summer Reading 2020
Lead Instructor, High School October 2019 - May 2020
Sarah Lawrence College, Lunchbox Program
Teaching Assistant, High School Acting Intensive July 2019 - August 2019
The Barrow Group
Instructor, Theatre Outreach Program February 2019 - May 2019
Palisade Preparatory School, through Sarah Lawrence College
Assistant Instructor, 7-9 Age Group October 2018 - May 2019
Sarah Lawrence College, Lunchbox Program
Workshop Instructor February 2016
Gettysburg College Theatre Arts Department
Reader’s Theatre Instructor June 2014 - August 2014
Prospect Community Library
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Created and implemented lesson plans and curriculum teaching playwriting that follow the New Jersey/National Core Arts Standards in Theatre
- Collaborated with public school teachers to implement lesson plans in the most effective way for their particular students
- Collaborated with NJPAC management to provide the best arts education possible
Clinician/Scorer-Tester/Mentor/Office Assistant August 2021 - August 2023
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
- Trained extensively in literacy programs by Nanci Bell and Pat Lindamood such as Seeing Stars, Visualizing and Verbalizing, On Cloud Nine, and Talkies
- Taught students ages five to adult with varying learning disabilities and diagnoses
- Executed lesson plans tailored specifically to each student or group of students
- Mentored other Clinicians to improve their teaching skills and understanding of by design protocols
- Scored and proctored multiple varieties of assessment tests used to determine students' learning needs
- Assisted with scheduling, communicating with parents, and other miscellaneous office tasks
Educational Podcast Writer/Host August 2020 - Present
Self-Employed
- Write weekly episode scripts surrounding a particular play that are engaging and educational
- Research dramaturgical information
- Analyze new works of theater for important and resonant thematic and literary content
- Create connections between the modern theater student/consumer and the world of new play development
- Interview theatre professionals about their work
- Organize writing, recording, and interview schedules
- Manage social media accounts (Instagram, Anchor)
- Marketing through social media and established connections
Creative Drama Teaching Artist March 2021 - August 2021
Mohawk Day Camp
- Created and taught multiple lessons plans teaching basic theatrical principles and conflict resolution
- Entertained groups of up to thirty children ages 3-6 for half hour blocks
- Mediated social interaction and encouraged healthy group dynamics among young children
Summer Teaching Artist, Reader's Theater Workshop June 2020 - August 2020
Prospect Community Library, Summer Reading 2020
- Created bi-weekly lesson plans that encouraged literacy and creative expression.
- Used techniques and exercises from graduate level courses in pedagogy and playwriting to assist students in writing their own original play.
- Taught healthy collaboration techniques through creating theatrical work as a group.
Lead Instructor, High School October 2019 - May 2020
Sarah Lawrence College, Lunchbox Program
- Created weekly lesson plans that taught to the students’ needs and interests in the realm of theatre arts.
- Used techniques and exercises from graduate level courses to craft lessons at the high school level.
- Taught in part with assistant teachers, also graduate students.
Teaching Assistant, High School Acting Intensive July 2019 - August 2019
The Barrow Group
- Assisted the instructor in creating daily lesson plans for scene study in the style of The Barrow Group.
- Kept students engaged in the subject material.
- Helped to mentor students who had theatrical aspirations.
Instructor, Theatre Outreach Program February 2019 - May 2019
Palisade Preparatory School, through Sarah Lawrence College
- Collaborated in creating weekly lesson plans that taught devising techniques to the high school level, in order to assist the students in creating their own original musical.
- Helped to mentor students who had theatrical aspirations.
- Taught in part with assistant teachers, also graduate students.
Assistant Instructor, 7-9 Age Group October 2018 - May 2019
Sarah Lawrence College, Lunchbox Program
- Assisted in creating weekly lesson plans that utilized theatrical techniques to teach collaboration and conflict resolution.
- Taught in part with assistant teachers.
Workshop Instructor February 2016
Gettysburg College Theatre Arts Department
- Planned and facilitated a devised theater workshop on behalf of the Theatre Arts Department.
- Introduced college aged students to new methods of theatre making.
Reader’s Theatre Instructor June 2014 - August 2014
Prospect Community Library
- Planned and facilitated a weekly reader’s theatre workshop for students ages five to eleven.
- Created lesson plans that taught literacy as well as basic acting styles.
HONORS, AWARDS, & CERTIFICATIONS
Society of American Fight Choreographers Certifications:
Single Sword Received May 2019
Hand to Hand Received December 2018
Theatre Viscera, Featured Artist 2022
The Independent International Award for Improper Dramaturgy, Finalist May 2020
Emile O. Schmidt Award for Excellence in Theatre Arts Received May 2018
Society of American Fight Choreographers Certifications:
Single Sword Received May 2019
Hand to Hand Received December 2018
Theatre Viscera, Featured Artist 2022
The Independent International Award for Improper Dramaturgy, Finalist May 2020
Emile O. Schmidt Award for Excellence in Theatre Arts Received May 2018
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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