Curriculum Vitae

PHILOSOPHY

EDUCATION

NON-PROFIT WORK

HONORS

TEACHING

PERFORMANCE

DIRECTING

DESIGN

MUSIC

ADMINISTRATION

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

My work spans theatre pedagogy, directing, consent-based performance practice, educational leadership, dramaturgy, design, and community-engaged arts programming. This curriculum vitae documents my academic preparation, creative work, leadership, scholarship, and professional experience across educational and artistic settings.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • Theatre Pedagogy

  • Directing

  • Boundary & Intimacy Choreography

  • Educational Leadership

  • Dramaturgy

  • Arts Administration

  • Curriculum Design

  • Production Systems

CORE COMPETENCIES

Arts Administration & Executive Leadership | Orchestra & Performing Arts Operations | Board Governance & Committee Support

Collective Bargaining / CBA Exposure | Budget Development & Financial Reporting | Fundraising & Donor Stewardship

Grant Writing & Institutional Funding | Concert & Theatre Production Management | Musician & Ensemble Coordination

Rehearsal & Performance Systems Design | Marketing Strategy & Audience Development | Ticket Sales Strategy

Audition Scheduling & Personnel Management | Ensemble Rehearsal Systems | Concert Programming & Production

CURRENT ROLES

Board Secretary | Opera Theatre of the Rockies | September 2025 - Present

Volunteer position with Southern Colorado’s oldest opera company, which supports music education initiatives and workshops for the Pikes Peak Region

Key Tasks: Dramaturgical organization of the OTR archives, creation and maintenance of the Opera Theatre of the Rockies website and ticket portal, and lead funnel creation and maintenance of all marketing and merchandising initiatives for the non-profit.

Dramaturgical Director and Operations Lead | Unbound Theatre Troupe | December 2025 - Present

Volunteer position with a brand new theatrical troupe dedicated to the education and production of plays, musicals, and live theatre containing ‘difficult’ or censored content.

Key Tasks: Dramaturgical organization of Unbound Theatre, creation and maintenance of the website, planning and organizing of theatrical productions with other board members.

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre: Directing and Pedagogy | University of Idaho (Online) | Expected Graduation: May 2028

After completion of my M.Ed at National University, I began my work at UIdaho to update my knowledge on current theatre practices, issues, and work related to intimacy direction and choreography - in and out of the classroom!

Relevant Coursework: Pedagogy: Pedagogy: Purpose and Practice, Intimacy Coordination and Directing, Crucial Conversations, Intimacy Studio: Blocking and Workshopping Intimate Scenes

EDUCATION

Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership

National University | May 2026

Honors/GPA: Graduated with Distinction - Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA); Dean’s List Recipient (2025 – 2026); President’s Circle Nominee: Class of 2026

Societies & Nominations: Sigma Alpha Pi, National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society (NSLS); Omega Nu Lambda Honor Society (Phi Chapter); Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Nominee

Relevant Coursework: Instructional Leadership and Supervision, School Law and Finance, Educational Leadership and Administration

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre: Directing and Pedagogy

University of Idaho (Online) | Expected Graduation: May 2028

Relevant Coursework: Pedagogy: Purpose and Practice, Intimacy Coordination and Directing, Crucial Conversations, Intimacy Studio: Blocking and Workshopping Intimate Scenes

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre, Minor in American Sign Language

Adams State University | May 2017

Relevant Coursework: Stagecraft, Performance Art, Voice for Theatre, Improvisational Theatre, Theatre and Social Change, Costume Design, Theatre Management, Directing

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Aug 2022 – May 2025

    • Developed and taught curriculum in acting, directing, technical theatre, stagecraft, theatre management, and ensemble-based performance

    • Directed and produced 20+ theatrical productions, including musicals, Shakespeare, devised festivals, and contemporary drama

    • Designed coursework aligned with Colorado State Standards, AVID frameworks, International Baccalaureate (IB/MYP), and interdisciplinary instructional practices

    • Applied trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and consent-forward pedagogical methodologies within classroom and rehearsal environments

    • Facilitated student-led production systems emphasizing collaboration, leadership development, dramaturgical inquiry, and applied performance learning

    • Mentored performers, stage managers, technicians, designers, and student directors through rehearsal-based instruction and production leadership

    • Oversaw theatre operations, including production scheduling, budgeting, technical coordination, marketing, ticketing systems, and audience engagement

    • Expanded theatre program enrollment from 12 students to more than 435 students through sustainable arts programming and inclusive rehearsal systems

    • Founded and advised the Visual & Performing Arts Council (VPAC), securing and managing more than $12,000 in grants and community partnerships

  • Jan 2022 – May 2022; Aug 2024 – May 2025

    (Arts-Integrated Instructional Designer)

    • Delivered standards-aligned instruction in literacy, writing, composition, and college readiness using interdisciplinary and arts-integrated teaching methodologies

    • Implemented AVID, IB/MYP, and culturally responsive instructional practices supporting critical thinking, analytical writing, and collaborative learning

    • Integrated drama-based learning, embodied instruction, reflective practice, and experiential learning into English and leadership curriculum

    • Utilized assessment systems including NWEA MAP Growth, DIBELS, and MAZE to guide instruction and intervention

    • Managed instructional systems through Canvas and Infinite Campus

  • Apr 2014 – Nov 2022

    (Digital Education & Creative Programming)

    • Designed and facilitated 25+ online educational programs integrating creative leadership, applied storytelling, symbolic analysis, reflective inquiry, and interdisciplinary learning practices

    • Developed asynchronous and live online instructional systems serving approximately 50,000 participants internationally

    • Created curriculum, instructional media, workshop materials, and learning experiences using adult-learning andragogy and experiential learning methodologies

    • Produced large-scale virtual learning events featuring interdisciplinary presenters, reflective practice frameworks, and community-based discussion models

    • Managed educational media platforms, digital learning systems, audience engagement, and online curriculum delivery infrastructure.

Lesson Plans & Course Details
Digital Leadership & Courses Details

COURSES PREPARED TO TEACH:

ARTS ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE

  • Sep 2025 – Present

    • Participate in organizational governance, strategic planning, and operational oversight for a professional opera company. Support board documentation, digital infrastructure systems (Wix, Mailchimp, Flipcause), season planning, and organizational communications.

    • Supported donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and grant-funded programming initiatives, including community giving campaigns and board-supported development strategies.

    • Contribute to fundraising strategy, donor engagement planning, and audience development initiatives including Colorado Gives campaigns and community partnerships.

  • Dec 2025 – Present

    (Arts-Integrated Instructional Designer)

    • Co-founded nonprofit theatre organization focused on producing socially engaged and historically challenged works.

    • Oversee organizational operations, governance structures, production planning systems, and digital infrastructure (Squarespace, YouTube).

    • Work as the organization’s Dramaturgical Director and Operations Lead for virtual and live performance spaces

  • August 2022 – May 2025

    Description: Panther Playhouse served as a primary theatre production program, producing full-length plays, one-act festivals, and student-devised works. The program emphasized student-led production models, in which students took active roles in directing, stage management, design, marketing, and technical execution

    • Facilitated student-led training in directing, stage management, lighting, costume design, and front-of-house operations

    • Created and maintained ticketing and web platforms (GoFan, OntheStage, Squarespace) to support sales, donations, and production archives

    • Built and improved performance, storage, and backstage spaces to increase safety, fire-code compliance, and multi-program functionality

  • August 2022 – May 2025

    Description: The Visual and Performing Arts Council (VPAC) was a student-led leadership body composed of representatives across performing and visual arts programs of Harrison High School

    • Application-based leadership roles with equity and experience benchmarks (including verified Thespian hour tracking)

    • Facilitated arts-centered equity dialogues, cross-department collaboration, and peer mentorship

    • Raised $12,000+ through DonorsChoose and community partnerships to support productions, travel, and Thespian events

Fundraising • Grant Writing • Audience Engagement • Ticketing Systems • Production Management • Event Coordination • Community Partnerships

Administration & Operations Skills

Leadership & Program Development
Visual & Performing Arts Council Details
Panther Playhouse Details
SEASON PLANNING PROCESS

Directing Credits | Solo & Company Projects

View Directing Portfolio

Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Design Credits

  • You Can't Take It With You (2017)

  • Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays (2015)

  • The Outsiders (2014)

  • Ha! (2014)

  • Getting Out (2013)

  • Logged In (2013)

  • Robin Hood (2012)

  • The Santaland Diaries (2012)

  • As The Southern Belle Tolls (2012)

  • Nickel and Dimed (2012)

View Design Portfolio

DESIGN & TECHNICAL THEATRE LEADERSHIP

Directed & Designed costumes and scenic environments for 20+ productions across educational and community theatre settings. Experience includes visual storytelling, production aesthetics, and technical theatre systems coordination.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Curriculum Development • Lesson Design • Higher Education Instruction • Assessment Design • Lecture Facilitation

Studio Instruction • Rehearsal Facilitation • Performance Assessment • Production Pedagogy • Applied Theatre Instruction

Collaborative Performance Systems • Student Leadership Development

Instruction & Curriculum

Acting Pedagogy • Rehearsal Systems • Ensemble Building • Devised Theatre

Psychophysical Performance • Intimacy-Informed Practice

Performance & Directing

ETC Element • Vista 3 • QLab • Behringer X32 • Scenic Construction • Costume Construction • Cue Programming

Technical Theatre Systems

Canvas • Infinite Campus • Google Workspace • Squarespace • Mailchimp • OntheStage • GoFan

Flipcause • Canva • Adobe Photoshop

Educational & Digital Systems

HONORS & AWARDS

Sigma Alpha Pi, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) | Member Since 2025

  • Selected by National University administration to participate among the top students in a leadership honors program, including:

    • Leadership Training Day: Trained in leadership and success skills via an introspective and interactive training session.

    • Speaker Events: Participated in seminars led by celebrities and best-selling authors on topics such as leadership, time management, and goal setting.

    • Success Networking Teams:

      • Participated in peer-based leadership development teams

      • Experience in setting and achieving goals, receiving coaching, coaching others, and holding others accountable to commitments.

Phi Chapter, Omega Nu Lambda | Member Since 2025

  • Omega Nu Lambda Honor Society is committed to recognizing the academic excellence and leadership of online students nationwide.

  • Nominated by National University administration for induction for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.8+ while managing a rigorous online degree program.

Kappa Delta Pi | Member Since 2026

  • KDP is the champion for future and new teachers from campus to classroom. We deliver guidance and solutions to the particular issues facing teachers across the United States, while maintaining a global perspective. Above all, members are a reliable and research-based source of best practices for the teaching field as a whole.

  • Selected by National University administration for induction for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5+ while managing a rigorous education or educational leadership degree program.