- EDUCATION & JOBS
New York University -Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development2012 - Current, New York NYM.A. in Educational TheaterPreliminary credentials in Theatre, All Grades and English, 7-12Member of Kappa Delta Pi
Swarthmore College2005-2009, Swarthmore PAB.A. in Theater, Minor in Ancient GreekGraduated with Honors
Concentrations in Acting and Lighting Design
John Dewey High School2014-2017, Brooklyn, New YorkEnglish Teacher and Theater TechnicianEnglish Teacher- Taught in General Education, Integrated Co-Taught Special Education, and Integrated Co-Taught ENL/ESL Settings- Designed Rigorous Curriculum for 9th/10th Grade- Implemented Department Curriculum- Above-Average Testing Results for All Classes- Ran ELA Study Hall for All StudentsTheater Technician- Designed, Built, and Technical Directed 5 Plays and Musicals- Co-wrote and Ran $10,000 Grant for Student-Created Theater Festival- Collaborated with Students and Adults to Run Performances- Began and Ran Theater Tech Club
Student TeachingFall 2013, New York NYNew Explorations in Science, Technology and Math (NEST+M)6th Grade Theater- Designed brand new units in Improvisation and Blocking for gifted and talented 6th grade students- Incorporated role play into unit and lesson design to creatively manage classroom behavior- Responded to students' character and educational needs in lesson design and classroom management
America Reads2012 - Current, New York NYJohn C. Roberts Middle School7th and 8th Grade - Algebra and Pre-AlgebraThe Neighborhood SchoolPre-K and K - Reading and Literacy- Collaborated with Teacher- Targeted Students' Individual Needs- Tutored and Taught in Group and Individual Settings- Experienced with High-Need Environment- Experienced with Early-Education Environment
Menlo-Atherton High School2009-2012, Atherton CATheater Manager and Instructional AideTheater Management- Led Theater's Administrative Office- Managed Rentals Worth up to $36,000 Individually- Coordinated School, City, and Artistic Community Use- Assistant Director and TD for Drama Department- Maintained $33M FacilityInstructional Aide- Assisted Teachers in Low-Performing 9-11th Grade Classrooms- Designed and Implemented Lesson Plans Targeted to Student Needs- Tutored Students in Reading, English, Math, and Social Studies- Received an Inspiration Award for Work in and out of the Classroom - WHAT I DOTeaching the Body, Heart, and Mind
Theatre EducationKey Influences:Constantin Stanislavski, Viola Spolin, Augusto Boál- Acting for Stage
- Acting for Self-Knowledge
- Student Productions
- Theatre Technology and Design- Student-Centered Practice
English EducationKey Influences:John Dewey, Howard Gardner, Paulo Freire- Multi-Faceted Instruction- Reflective Reading and Writing- Workshop Format- Technology Literacy- Community and Justice Awareness - PERSONAL BIO
WorkPassionatelyAs both a teacher and an artist, I search out opportunities to incorporate my love of learning and my love of the arts. I am experienced in all sides of the theatre experience - as an actor, designer, and administrator.
PlayCreativelyI am a passionate vocalist, and sing with my a cappella group Choirfly regularly. I swim, do yoga, cook, and go to theatre as often as I can. I love reading, games, and traveling - most recently to Ireland and Scotland! - GET IN TOUCHTaking advantage of our new connectivity.
