Academic and creative professional freelancer with extensive subject knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills. Motivates and engages students. Develops and delivers extra-curricular support to aid students' social, emotional and educational abilities. Uses wide creative background to enhance writing, research, and curriculum. Delivers engaging and high-quality content on a timely basis.
EDUCATION
Dissertation in Genre Studies and the Early Modern History Play. Concentration in Early Modern History and Shakespearean Theatre, as well as literary analysis.
Master of Arts : Shakespeare Studies, 2023
University of Birmingham Shakespeare Institute - Stratford- upon-Avon, WAR
Dissertation in Genre Studies and the Early Modern History Play. Concentration in Early Modern History and Shakespearean Theatre, as well as literary analysis.
Thesis in Fiction and Poetry. Dean's List (2017-2020). Minor concentration in classic literature. Took multiple classes with a focus in Shakespeare. Other classes focused on history, gender, and marginalized communities, whether based on race, disability, or sexuality.
Bachelor of Fine Arts : Creative Writing, 2021
Emerson College - Boston, MA
Thesis in Fiction and Poetry. Dean's List (2017-2020). Minor concentration in classic literature. Took multiple classes with a focus in Shakespeare. Other classes focused on history, gender, and marginalized communities, whether based on race, disability, or sexuality.
High School Diploma, 2017
Solebury School - New Hope, PA
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
Organized daily rehearsals, directing, blocking and working with the text of the play.Taught Shakespearean Acting and how to work with Shakespearean text as an actor; i.e. using iambic pentameter, understanding Elizabethan cultural references. Supervised the designing of the set and delegated to technical theater roles.
Director of Much Ado About Nothing | Shakespeare Institute
JANUARY 2022–MAY 2022
Organized daily rehearsals, directing, blocking and working with the text of the play.Taught Shakespearean Acting and how to work with Shakespearean text as an actor; i.e. using iambic pentameter, understanding Elizabethan cultural references. Supervised the designing of the set and delegated to technical theater roles.
Organized and ran weekly meetings of the Shakespeare Society. Supervised six full productions and ensured they ran smoothly throughout the run of each. Helped guide and oversaw the transition to virtual production. Organized and marketed educational events, throughout the year. Ran the Common Auditions for the Student Theater Affiliation at Emerson College.
Artistic Director | Emerson College Shakespeare Society
JANUARY 2020 – DECEMBER 2021
Organized and ran weekly meetings of the Shakespeare Society. Supervised six full productions and ensured they ran smoothly throughout the run of each. Helped guide and oversaw the transition to virtual production. Organized and marketed educational events, throughout the year. Ran the Common Auditions for the Student Theater Affiliation at Emerson College.
Taught Shakespearean Acting and how to work with Shakespearean text as an actor.
Director of A Midsummer Night's Dream | Emerson College Shakespeare Society
JANUARY 2020 – MARCH 2020
Taught Shakespearean Acting and how to work with Shakespearean text as an actor.
Created and developed Stratford High, a television series based on Shakespeare's plays. Partnered with Diga Studios to continue development. Took creative and technical notes, and developed a pitchbook and outlines for six seasons of episodes.
Screenwriter| Diga Studios
AUGUST 2019 –
Created and developed Stratford High, a television series based on Shakespeare's plays. Partnered with Diga Studios to continue development. Took creative and technical notes, and developed a pitchbook and outlines for six seasons of episodes.
Graduated the Young Actor's Program at Shakespeare's Globe, London. Performed scenes from Twelfth Night as Viola (July- August 2017). Played Beatrice in a non-affiliated virtual production of Much Ado About Nothing (August 2021).
Actor | Various Companies
JULY 2017 – PRESENT
Graduated the Young Actor's Program at Shakespeare's Globe, London. Performed scenes from Twelfth Night as Viola (July- August 2017). Played Beatrice in a non-affiliated virtual production of Much Ado About Nothing (August 2021).
Directed an all 18-19 year old cast, most of whom had never worked with Shakespeare before.
Director of The Taming of The Shrew | Emerson College Shakespeare Society
OCTOBER 2018 – NOVEMBER 2018
Directed an all 18-19 year old cast, most of whom had never worked with Shakespeare before.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Worked with students ranging from ages six to age twenty one. Taught general English, literary studies, creative writing, essay writing,and test taking strategies. Assessed the student's progress, and provided feedback using positive reinforcement techniques. Specialized in essay writing, literature, and Classics, particularly Shakespeare.
Tutor, 01/2016 - CURRENT
Self Employed - PA/MA/WI/Oxfordshire, USA/UK
Worked with students ranging from ages six to age twenty one. Taught general English, literary studies, creative writing, essay writing,and test taking strategies. Assessed the student's progress, and provided feedback using positive reinforcement techniques. Specialized in essay writing, literature, and Classics, particularly Shakespeare.
Cared for one infant from 6 months to 2 years of age. Educated child in and reinforced both English and Spanish language skills. Taught age appropriate activities to encourage intellectual development.
Nanny, 01/2018 - 01/2020
Self Employed - Princeton, NJ, USA
Cared for one infant from 6 months to 2 years of age. Educated child in and reinforced both English and Spanish language skills. Taught age appropriate activities to encourage intellectual development.
Was solely responsible for the sales floor, while the chocolatier made the chocolate. Greeted and assisted customers.
Cashier , 05/2019 - 09/2019
Country Fair Chocolates - New Hope, PA, USA
Was solely responsible for the sales floor, while the chocolatier made the chocolate. Greeted and assisted customers.
Helped recommend books to customers based on various criteria. Ran events for children, such as book reading. Welcomed customers, addressed enquiries and provided information to promote positive communication and excellent service.
Bookseller , 01/2018 - 05/2018
Barnes and Noble - Boston, MA, USA
Helped recommend books to customers based on various criteria. Ran events for children, such as book reading. Welcomed customers, addressed enquiries and provided information to promote positive communication and excellent service.
Took notes for writers during meetings. Helped outline episodes and edit grammar. Took meal and coffee orders. Edited documents for grammar, clarity, content and formatting.
Writing Intern, 06/2016 - 09/2016
Law and Order SVU - New York, NY, USA
Took notes for writers during meetings. Helped outline episodes and edit grammar. Took meal and coffee orders. Edited documents for grammar, clarity, content and formatting.
Taught Creative Writing on a daily basis. Assumed responsibility for children between the ages of seven and fifteen on a daily basis.
Camp Counselor, 06/2015 - 09/2015
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Hancock, NY, USA
Taught Creative Writing on a daily basis. Assumed responsibility for children between the ages of seven and fifteen on a daily basis.
SKILLS
Multilingual- Mid-Level Spanish Speaker
SEO Knowledge
Extensive Microsoft Office Experience
Curriculum building
Customer service
Problem-solving
High level Communication skills
Social Media Literacy
Stilt Walking
Theatrical Directing
Literary and Historical Research
WI Driver's License