The Viera Studio for the Performing Arts                      Managing Director/ Teacher (ages 4-16)

August 2016-present

Teaching acting, singing and dance at an afterschool, theatre focused studio.  I taught 10-12 classes weekly for students ages 4 through 16.  Additionally, I coach and choreograph for the studio’s touring company who perform at venues such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, ICE at Gaylord Palms and march in local holiday parades.  I also served as managing director for the studio, instituting new financial management and attendance taking systems, managing a staff of 8 teachers and instituted a new series of workshops at the studio.

Grace Church School                                                         

Student Teacher, Drama Integration grades 3-4

January 2016-Present

Integrating Drama and Theatre into general education classrooms at the Elementary level.  Additionally I took on the challenge of directing an original 4th grade play (Greek Mythology the Musical) and organizing details for the 3rd grade recital. 

Wyrd Theatre                                                                      Founder/ Managing  Director

November 2013-Present

Wyrd Theatre is an independent theatrical company that endeavors to update classical text for modern tastes.  Responsibilities include overseeing day to day operations, fundraising, and direction of production.  Additional responsibilities have/ may include costume and set design, programming, and casting.

Academy for Software Engineering 

Student Teacher, Theatre

September  2015-January 2016

Co-Teaching with, and under the guidance of, Meredith Towne within a STEM focused Manhattan high school.  I took on the responsibility of teaching our 9th graders for one semester.  Subjects covered in our curriculum included Theatre History, Improvisation, Monologues, and Theatrical Devising.

Kidville NYC                                                                        Music Teacher/ Party Coordinator and host

March 2013-January 2015

Teaching music through song and dance for Kidville’s The Rockin’ Railroad for ages 0-5 ; as well as teaching an assortment of other Kidville classes (inc. gym, dance, and art).  Additionally I coordinate and host birthday parties for ages 0-5 at Kidvilles Murray Hill and Union Square locations.

West Hills Summer Camp                                                

Theater/Drama Specialist

Summers 2009-2014

Teaching singing, acting and dance to children ages 4-14 as well as writing, directing and coordinating the Summer Show in addition to teaching a weekly yoga seminar to each age group.

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