Teaching
I'm a passionate theater educator. My teaching experience includes three years of teaching the college course Fundamentals of Acting at University of Massachusetts Amherst, one summer as Core Faculty at Northwestern University's National High School Institute ("Cherubs") intensive pre-college theatre program, one summer as High School Acting Faculty at Interlochen Fine Arts Camp, and one summer in a supervisory Camp Director role for the Skokie Park District.
Fundamentals of Acting at University of Massachusetts
For three years (2021-2024) I taught Theater 140: Fundamentals of Acting at the University of Massachusetts Amherst as my Graduate Assistantship in my MFA program.
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Core Faculty at Northwestern University's National High School Institute
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Theatre Faculty at Interlochen Fine Arts Camp
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Camp Director / Theater Specialist for Skokie Park District's Summer on Broadway Rising
I worked as the Camp Director and Theater Specialist for "Summer on Broadway Rising," a theatre camp for 5-year-olds at the Skokie Park District
In this position, I....
For three years (2021-2024) I taught Theater 140: Fundamentals of Acting at the University of Massachusetts Amherst as my Graduate Assistantship in my MFA program.
In this position, I....
- Independently facilitated an undergraduate level acting course as part of the UMass Theatre Dept. core curriculum for six semesters.
- Designed and curated custom lesson plans based in Action/Objective acting methods, scene study, play analysis, & ensembled-building..
- Facilitated Viola Spolin-style improvisation and ensemble-building games to introduce acting concepts and build students’ collaboration skills, listening skills, and confidence.
- Constructed long-term projects that challenged students to actively implement core concepts being discussed in the classroom (EX: Scene Study, Autodrama).
- Utilized active classroom techniques to foster open communication (ex: Collective Agreements, daily group check-ins.).
- Presented constructive feedback by coaching student scene work, grading papers, and evaluating overall student progress.
- Empowered students with diverse backgrounds/identities to participate, curated safe classroom environment for exploration and in
Core Faculty at Northwestern University's National High School Institute
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- Instructed around 60 high school seniors each day at Northwestern University’s academically competitive pre-college theater conservatory.
- Developed, designed, and implemented the syllabi and curriculum for two sections of daily Core Performance classes, a daily Performance Theory course, and a daily Autodrama elective course.
- Identified key areas of growth and development; adjusted projects/assignments to address and strengthen core skills.
- Adapted classroom planning to best accommodate needs of the students in each section/unit.
- Collaborated with faculty colleagues to best serve the needs of the student body.
- Mentored and supervised two college-age Faculty Associates who served as teaching assistants in Core classes
Theatre Faculty at Interlochen Fine Arts Camp
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- Designed advanced acting courses for national/international students ages 13-18 which explored various techniques, skills, and tools.
- Facilitated intense daily acting course which included lecture and practice of common advanced theatre performance techniques.
- Created and executed syllabus in performance building, including instruction in physical & vocal warm-ups, action/objective techniques, introduction to Laban movement analysis, improvisation, monologue preparation, and introduction to Shakespearean text, and ensemble-building.
- Instructed pre-collegiate students in the proper preparation from college auditions and applications.
- Associate Director (AD) of high school rep. production of As You Like It; supported Director with scene direction, monologue work, and individual text analysis & coaching for student actors.
Camp Director / Theater Specialist for Skokie Park District's Summer on Broadway Rising
I worked as the Camp Director and Theater Specialist for "Summer on Broadway Rising," a theatre camp for 5-year-olds at the Skokie Park District
In this position, I....
- Responsible for the direction and execution of a musical theatre summer camp for students ages 5-7.
- Created and implemented a curriculum of theater games, acting lessons, and camp activities appropriate for elementary students.
- Wrote, adapted, and curated material for short showcases; directed five bi-weekly showcases that implemented syllabus goals.
- Designed adaptive materials and exercise for students with differing abilities, needs, or behavioral approaches.
- Managed the daily tasks of three staff members; supported administrative needs of the team and effectively solved problems.
- Organized and supervised weekly field trips with the assistance of direct report staff members.
- Enforced best practices for safety and First Aid, documented incidents, and communicated with parents as necessary.