Work
Experience
Jan. 2025-Apr. 2025
Conference Coordinator
NYC Arts in Education Roundtable
New York, NY
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Interfacing with 100+ conference presenters to organize materials, tech needs, and room set up across 35+ breakout sessions
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Scheduling and facilitating 40+ volunteers over two conference days
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Information management for all conference presenters and volunteers
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Coordination of live ASL interpretation over 10 breakout virtual sessions
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Volunteer outreach and consistent communication
Oct. 2023-Present
Performing Arts Specialist
New York Edge- 31X
Bronx, NY
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Classroom management and facilitation of 10-20 seventh grade students
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Choreography for several in school concerts for groups of up to 25 students
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Lead and assistant facilitation of music rehearsals for school productions of The Lion King Jr. and Sister Act Jr. ​
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Lead student theatre group to be selected for the New York Edge Arts Showcase at the end of the school year.
Sep. 2022-Sep. 2023
Teaching Artist
Very Merry Theatre
Burlington, VT
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Choreographer for groups of 20-30 students ranging in ages from 6-15 for in school and extra curricular performances
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Lead teaching artist for drop-in drama classes and facilitation of original improvised stories for groups of 5-20 students.
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Management of student tech assignments for in school performances.
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Scheduling, task allocation, and space organization for teams of up to 10 teen counselors for week long drama camps.
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Production director for week long theatre camps, including coordination of costumes, lighting, and props.
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Makeup and Hair design and implementation for teen productions of Oklahoma, Pirates of Penzance, and Spongebob: The Musical
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Program leader for in school Montessori drama program, directing a production of Peter Rabbit, coordinating a performance venue, organizing costumes and props, and managing school rehearsal schedules.
Feb. 2023-Aug. 2024
Director/Choreographer
Lost Nation Theater
Montpelier, VT
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Assistant director and choreographer for winter break camp production of Frozen Jr.
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Assistant director and choreographer for summer camp Fractured Fables: West African Tales, an original piece based on Ghanian folktales.
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Company manager for 2024 Fractured Fables camp, serving as the main liaison for parent and production team coordination.
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Management of daily camp and guest artist schedules to coordinate visits and daily activities.
Education
2023-2025
City College of New York
Master’s Degree
M.S. Ed in Educational Theatre
Collegiate Changemaker Fellowship Program 2023-24, New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault
2018-2022
State University of New York at Fredonia
Bachelor's Degree
B.F.A in Acting
Minors in Creative Writing and Dance
President of S.T.E.P.S, 2021 (Students Teaching Equals Positive Sexuality)
Alpha Psi Omega Fraternity
TA for Freshman Acting Classes
Skills
& Expertise
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Acting: Meisner, Stanislavski, Shakespeare, Clowning, Commedia Dell' Arte,
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Dance: Choreography, Jazz, Ballet, Modern
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Voice and Movement: Viewpoints, Linklater, Moment Work
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Combat: Unarmed, Rapier & Dagger, Single Sword, Quarterstaff, Broadsword.
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Administration: Google Suite, Scheduling, Team Management, Materials Management
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Education: Lesson plan development, Classroom management, Culturally responsive teaching, Consent based practices.
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Live performance intimacy work