Professional Development Coach | Zankel Fellowship
Teachers College, Columbia University
09.2025 - Current
Coordinated school specific professional learning experiences for educators across NYC, prioritizing sustained engagement
Provided job-embedded coaching to educators through observation, reflection, and targeted feedback, supporting instructional growth and sustained professional learning
Managed components of the Student Press Initiative, supporting project planning, coordination, and implementation across participating schools
General Music Teacher
Kingsford Park Elementary School
Oswego, NY
09.2022 - 06.2025
Managed and executed arts education programming serving K-6 students and families, including performances, interdisciplinary projects, and community partnerships
Coordinated logistics for large-scale events including concerts and a musical theatre production, overseeing materials, schedules, and on-site needs
Maintained consistent communication with families and school stakeholders regarding programming, student participation, and events
Initiated partnerships with local arts and cultural institutions, expanding equitable access to arts learning opportunities
Collaborated with district and BOCES communications teams to create a public-facing campaign for Music In Our Schools Month
Clerical Support
iSchool, Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
04.2018 - 12.2020
Provided front-line administrative support to students and faculty, delivering student success services with a professional and welcoming demeanor
Scheduled meetings for faculty and students, utilizing Handshake software, Orange SUccess and DegreeWorks
Collaborated with the Office Coordinator to plan and support school-wide events, including guest lectures, seminars, and student welcome events
Education
Master of Arts - International Education Development
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY
05-2027
Bachelor of Music Education - Performance Honors, Minor in Atrocity Studies and Practices of Social Justice
Syracuse University, Setnor School of Music
Syracuse, NY
05.2021
Cite de la Musique et la Danse
Strasbourg
05.2019
Skills
Program coordination and administration
Arts education programming
Stakeholder engagement
Curriculum development
Equity-centered program design
Survey administration and reporting
Project management
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
Leadership Experience
President, NAfME Collegiate Chapter, Syracuse, NY
Led proposal development to secure a bid for the 2021 NAfME Biannual Collegiate Conference, Coordinated professional development programming and communications for collegiate members
Languages
French
Professional
German
Limited
Certification
New York State Dept. of Education Initial Certification, Music
Timeline
Professional Development Coach | Zankel Fellowship
Teachers College, Columbia University
09.2025 - Current
General Music Teacher
Kingsford Park Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2025
Clerical Support
iSchool, Syracuse University
04.2018 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - International Education Development
Teachers College, Columbia University
Bachelor of Music Education - Performance Honors, Minor in Atrocity Studies and Practices of Social Justice