Resume

Work
Experience

International School of Performing Arts - Summer 2023

Devised original lesson plan in Stage Combat for French Summer school students aged 8 and 12
Performed 1 hour lessons for 3 classes in rotation with a French translator to interest students in the art of Stage Combat as a method for building non-verbal dialogue and safe play in imaginary circumstance
Instructed students in classical sword fighting terminology, positions and form in the French tradition
Applied class management techniques to promote safe weapon handling and structured learning
Devised period fight choreographies to develop motor skills, imagination and character building

Dickinson Elementary, Compton, Fountain Theatre Voices Program

- Summer 2022

• Facilitated pre-devised lesson plan in-school on theatre and playwright creation for Middle Schoolers.

• Supported students in conducting family interviews as material for play-writing and Acting.

• Performed lessons on Dramaturgy, on-camera speaking, gesture, movement, and collaboration.

• Co-directed professional AEA reading of student written scenes and monologues to a school audience.

• Intermediary between school Principal, Teachers and Fountain Theatre Director of Development.

Lindberg Elementary, Los Angeles

- Spring 2022

Delivered and facilitated sequential standards-based, differentiated curricula in the Arts
Documentation of teaching practice
Utilize acting expertise in Arts integration instruction and delivery of school programs
Devised authentic and engaging curriculum that is inclusive, creative & aspirational

2021

Teaching Artist Intensive Training,

CA VAPA Standards

2010

2003

Demonstrated experience of in-school (K – 5) teaching
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in teaching education
Demonstrated knowledge with California’s Framework for VAPA
Experience teaching in Title I designated schools and surrounding communities 19 years of acting, dancing, singing and combat
Experience in film, TV, commercials and Theater trilingual in Spanish/ French/English

P.S. Arts, Artist Educator Connect Summit - “Effective & Inclusive Approaches to Instruction” - April 8, 2025
British Academy of Stage Combat, Bronze Level Accreditation in Stage Combat.
British Academy of Dance and Drama, Bronze Level Accreditation in Elizabethan, Merengue and Jive
Accomplished Western and English style horse-rider, Commedia Dell’Arte and Balinese Mask