Teaching History

Teaching Artist, Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute | New York, NY | April 2025 to Current

• Increased student confidence in auditioning through targeted exercises and constructive feedback on performances.

• Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.

• Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.

• Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.•

Teaching Artist, The Leadership Program Inc. | New York, NY | April 2025 to Current

• Organized extracurricular activities such as art clubs or performances, fostering a sense of community among students and parents.

• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.

• Enhanced student performance by utilizing diverse teaching strategies tailored to individual learning styles.

Guest Artist, Great Mills High School's Theatre Program | Great Mills , MD | August 2020 to Current

• Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.

• Planned and executed activities to promote collaboration, communication and creativity development.

• Led mock auditions and masterclasses which allowed students to get a better understanding of the audition process.

• Mentored aspiring artists by sharing insights and experiences, contributing to their professional development.

• Performed as consultant for the theatre dept. in areas of marketing, budgeting, directing, choreography, and overall creative development.

Guest Artist, The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts | Norwalk, CT | July 2024 to Current

• Advised on script analysis techniques, enabling actors to make informed choices about character motivations and objectives during performances.

• Strengthened collaboration among ensemble members by emphasizing teamwork principles during group exercises and scene work.

• Implemented an effective feedback system that allowed open communication between coach and student, fostering mutual trust and respect within the learning process.

• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

Events Coordinator and Floor Team Member, Recess Dumbo | Brooklyn, NY | January 2017 through June 2019

• Created themed drop off events that hosted 8 to 35 children.

• Increased overall event turnout by 50%

• Trained, mentored and assigned work to subordinate crew members.

• Adapted quickly to unforeseen circumstances during events, implementing contingency plans as needed to maintain a successful outcome.

• Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.

• Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.

• Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.

Pre School Prep Teacher, Recess Dumbo | Brooklyn, NY | January 2016 to May 2019

• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate student centered learning.

• Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, letters and sensory development.

• Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.

• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Teaching Artist, Stage Door Manor | Loch Sheldrake, NY | May 2015 through August 2015

• Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.

• Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.

• Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.

• Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.

Artistic Staff, 21st Century Grant Program | Great Mills, MD | January 2015 through August 2015

• Created daily lesson plans for acting and improv classes.

• Supervised students, ages thirteen through eighteen.

• Evaluated student's progress in acting and reading comprehension.

• Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration and creative role-playing exercises.

• Promoted diversity within the program by selecting inclusive material for coursework and productions, reflecting varied backgrounds and experiences.