Dedicated professional in the performing arts and student support space with a strong emphasis on advocacy and mentorship. Demonstrated success in increasing participation and fostering belonging among students of color. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills, contributing to overall student success. Committed to cultivating inclusive environments that empower all students to realize their potential.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Theater Director & Producer
Dieruff High School
Allentown , PA
08.2025 - Current
Collaborated with faculty, staff, and administration to coordinate auditions, casting, rehearsal schedules, and student outreach.
Supported program visibility through community partnerships, social media promotion, and school-wide performance events.
Recruited and mentored students across performance programs; supported retention through relationship building and personalized feedback.
Coordinated parent communications, promotional materials, and enrollment outreach using Canva and Google Workspace tools.
Taught acting and scene study, to pre-K through college- aged students
Provided guidance on the basics of voice training + acting through song
Taught and choreographed Musical Theater dance routines & fundamentals
Aided in the development and execution of diverse Acting and Musical Theater showcases and performances
Performing Arts Teacher (Drama) Teacher
KIPP New Jersey
Newark, NJ
07.2023 - 06.2026
Designed and implemented a full performing arts curriculum for over 400 students..
Directed and produced original musical theatre performances, coordinating logistics, marketing, and community engagement.
Organized student showcases, auditions, and workshops to increase arts participation.
Advised students and families on arts education pathways, aligning academic and artistic goals.
Lead Teaching Artist
Touchstone Theatre
Bethlehem, PA
09.2021 - 07.2023
Led arts-education programs and community workshops, facilitating access to arts training for underrepresented groups.
Delivered outreach presentations and coordinated performance-based community events.
Project Lead & Director – Grad Creative Projects
Moravian University / Touchstone Theatre
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 04.2023
The Colorism Project (Director, Playwright, Producer).
Conceived, wrote, directed, and produced an original devised narrative choreopoem exploring how colorism and racialized beauty standards impact Black identity within the Lehigh Valley community.
Conducted regional research and community story-sharing sessions; transformed qualitative data into performative storytelling rooted in Black and Caribbean cultural traditions.
Managed all aspects of production — from creative development and casting to budgeting, space coordination, marketing, and post-show community talkbacks.
Premiered to a sold-out audience at Moravian University’s Black Box Theatre, which is recognized for its cultural impact and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Perfect Illusion (Director, Playwright, Producer).
Developed and directed a traditional narrative choreopoem based on a true story, exploring access to mental health care within Black and Caribbean single-parent households.
Oversaw project planning, timelines, rehearsal schedules, and marketing; collaborated with designers, musicians, and technical staff to realize a fully staged production.
Facilitated post-performance discussions focused on representation, stigma, and healing within communities of color.
Delivered the final production to public audiences, integrating academic research with performance creation and community engagement.
Library Receptionist Assistant
Muhlenberg College Memorial library
Allentown, Pennsylvania
08.2017 - 02.2020
Answered routine inquiries and referred patrons to librarians.
Learned and am familiar
with the Dewey decimal system.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Made copies of reference materials for patrons and processed associated fees.
Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
Researched questions and concerns from customers.
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient customer service and resource accessibility.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Performance Creation
Touchstone Theatre/Moravian University
Bethlehem
07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Acting, Minor in Dance
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA
05.2021
Skills
Project Management
Collaboration
Strong customer service
Curriculum Planning
Creativity and artistic expression
Stress Tolerance
Independence and persistence
Written and verbal communication
Mentoring undergraduate students
Strong Canva expert
Strong Microsoft Word Suite expert
Relationship building
Data entry
Problem-solving
Dedicated team player
Social media and promotions
Affiliations
NJ Provisional Charter CE Certification: Endorsement: Teacher of Theater - 2025
Timeline
Assistant Theater Director & Producer
Dieruff High School
08.2025 - Current
Acting Teacher/Musical Theater Teacher
Acting Out! Theater in Westfield
06.2024 - Current
Performing Arts Teacher (Drama) Teacher
KIPP New Jersey
07.2023 - 06.2026
Lead Teaching Artist
Touchstone Theatre
09.2021 - 07.2023
Project Lead & Director – Grad Creative Projects
Moravian University / Touchstone Theatre
08.2021 - 04.2023
Library Receptionist Assistant
Muhlenberg College Memorial library
08.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Acting, Minor in Dance
Musical Theater/Dance Education Director at Omaha Theater Company (The Rose Theater)Musical Theater/Dance Education Director at Omaha Theater Company (The Rose Theater)
Concert and Show Producer, Video Producer, Editor, Director and Audio at Road Of Life Media / Sunset Comedy and Music FestiConcert and Show Producer, Video Producer, Editor, Director and Audio at Road Of Life Media / Sunset Comedy and Music Festi