Introduction to Playwriting: A Beginner's Course that Will Take You From Blank Page to Finished Play

Methodology

Duration : 6 weeks - Price : $50.00 - Place : North Arlington (07031)EDUCATION

Master of Teaching, Drew University, Madison, NJ May 2012
Theatrical Education

Bachelor of Arts, Drew University, Madison, NJ May 2009
Theatre Arts, Dance

HONORS AND AWARDS
Dean’s List (2006; 2009)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Playwright
2020
Salvation staged reading was produced by the Family Repertory Company

Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Teaneck, NJ
July 2019-Current
Creates and implements theatre curriculum for middle school students, incorporating dance,
theatre history and playwriting.

Link Community Charter School, Newark, NJ
August 2018-June 2019
Taught 5th grade curriculum to a classroom of 20 students, ages 10 and 11, including ELA, Math,
Social Studies, and Science. Created and implemented behavior management systems, and co-
directed the school musical.

Playwright
2018
Play You Don't Know How it Feels was produced by the Dream Up Festival in New York City.

Teacher’s Aide II, Sawtelle Learning Center, Kearny, NJ
April 2016—June 2018
Implements and collects data for ABA discrete trials and behavior plans to children ages 3-12 with Autism. Collaborates with teachers and therapists to implement speech and OT plans.

Teaching Artist—Art Specialist, The Newark Museum, Newark, NJ
June 2015—January 2016
Developed and implemented arts curriculum for children ages 3-14
which explored various artistic techniques, independent projects and
connection to galleries within the museum.

Theatre Teacher, University Heights Charter School, Newark, NJ
February 2012-June 2015
Developed and implemented curriculum for children ages 7-14 covering a broad variety of theatrical topics including: acting, design, playwriting and theatre history, focusing on clear communication, emotional expression and diction using theatrical and somatic techniques. Wrote, directed and produced student showcases and performances.

SKILLS: Basic training in Handle with Care, directing children’s shows, technical theatre and design, classical acting, and writing, Microsoft office, Google Suite