Directing
Rose and the Rime - Niles West High School
Mirror of Most Value: A Ms. Marvel Play —Backlight Theatre Company
Treasure Island - Backlight Theatre Company
Alice’s Adventure’s In Wonderland - Compass Creative Dramatics
Wizard Of Oz - Compass Creative Dramatics
Circus Olympus -Backlight Theatre Company
Dante And The Great Chicago Dojo War (Radio Play) - Backlight Theatre Company
Shrek The Musical Jr- Hawthorn Middle School North
Rose and the Rime - Backlight Theatre Company
Booby Trap - Glenbard East High School
The Last Halloween - Backlight Theatre Company
In It To Win It (devised by class) - Scholé Groups Academy
If You Give A Moose A Muffin - Scholé Groups Academy
The Suessification Of Romeo And Juliet - Backlight Theatre Company.
Sideways Stories From Wayside School - Backlight Theatre Company. (Assistant Director)
She is a dedicated director who will not stop working until she makes sure everyone under her wing is confident in their abilities -Student
Teaching Philosophy:
Encourage natural curiosity
Instill Confidence
Build social emotional intelligence
WELCOME students to make mistakes and get messy
Teaching
Early Childhood
Lead Preschool Teacher- JCC Chicago (Am Shalom)
Lead Preschool Teacher- L&L Academy & Preschool
Lead Preschool Teacher - Private Home
Enrichment Teacher - Chicago Sinai Preschool
Assistant Preschool Teacher- Chicago Sinai Preschool
Theatre Teaching
Experienced Educator/Performer-Compass Creative Dramatics
Acting Teacher- Chicago Performing Arts
Drama & Public Speaking Teacher - Scholé Groups
Teaching Artist - Gorilla Tango Children’s Theatre
Teaching Artist - The National Theatre For Children
Teaching Artist- Illinois Shakespeare Festival Touring Company
Assistant Teacher - Illinois State University Creative Drama
Awards
Spirit of Sheva Award Nominee - Tzelem Elohim: Teacher supports the understanding that children are capable and full of potential
Coaching
Performance Coach - Self Employed (Current)
One Acts Director Coach & Supervisor- Backlight Theatre Company
Cheerleading Vocal Coach- Vernon Hills High School
Student Director Coach - Backlight Theatre Company.
Scottish Accent Coach - Backlight Theatre Company.
She takes you out of your comfort zone and extends it beyond in the healthiest way. - Student
Workshops & Lectures
Vernon Hills High School - Discovering Your Voice (self reflection)
Illinois Shakespeare Festival Touring Co. - Company Q&A, theatre games & activities, etc.
Illinois High School Theatre Festival- OMG! Next Level Acting Techniques
Illinois High School Theatre Festival - What If? (risk taking & thinking outside the box)
Illinois High School Theatre Festival - Get Real (movement focus)
Vernon Hills High School - Love, Dove (self reflection)