Experience

Winter 2024

Student Teacher (High School Physics), Spring Lake Park High School, Spring lake park, MN

  • Collaborated and organized with co-teacher on curricular plans and student assessments.

  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans and activities, including specific differentiation for students with IEP or 504 Plans.

  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on teaching strategies.

Fall 2023

Student Teacher (Middle School Science), Avalon School, St Paul, MN

  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies, creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that promoted positive behavior and respect among students.

  • Collaborated with co-teacher on curricular plans.

  • Participated in daily advisory to foster social and emotional development in students.

 

Summer 2014 – Summer 2021

Director of Operations, College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University Fine Arts Programming Collegeville, MN

  • Oversaw operations for four performance spaces and facilities

  • Supported and led both full time and student staff

  • Brought diverse performances to campus including Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ronald K. Brown & Evidence - a Dance Company, Taiko Project, DakhaBrakha, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, and Ballet Hispanico

  • Served as administrator of the Fine Art Series Academic Connection

  • Partnered and collaborated with academic units, and university facilities staff

  • Reviewed and approved contracts with artists and venue renters

  • Served on campus-wide safety committee

 

Fall 2007 – Summer 2014

Production manager and technical director, College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University Fine Arts Programming collegeville, Mn

  • Managed hiring, onboarding, training, and mentorship of student employees

  • Supervised student staff and prepared them to offer performances for the university community

  • Taught shop safety, prop construction and technical theater concepts

  • Assisted students with coursework and offered opportunities for practical experience

 

Fall 2004 – Spring 2006

Instructor, Shop Supervisor, & master electirican, Unversity of pittsburgh theatre arts department Pittsburgh, PA

  • Supervised staff and students working in Alumni Hall for the College of Fine Arts

  • Worked as an instructor for the introduction to stage craft course

 

Summer 1998 – Fall 2004

Various Roles, Troupe America, Minneapolis MN 

  • Technical Director/ Shop Supervisor – Summer 1998 – Fall 2004

  • Production Stage Manager – Summer 1998 – Fall 2004

  • Touring Technical Director for National Tours – Winter 1999 – Winter 2000  

Education

Master of Education Candidate, University of Minnesota - College of Education and Human Development, Minneapolis, mn

  • Master’s degree in Progress - Minnesota Tier 3 Teaching License 9-12 Physics Earned.

Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota - college of Liberal Arts, Minneapolis, mn

  • Theatre Arts Design and Production, Computer Science minor

Skills

  • MIG Welding, CAD Drafting, Stage Rigging, Computer Programming (Python and other languages), Video and audio equipment support (both live performance and web broadcast.)

Organizations

  • Minnesota Science Teachers Association - MnSTA

  • National Science Teachers Association - NSTA

  • United States Institute of Theatre Technicians (USITT)

  • Rice Lake School, Maple Grove, MN – Parent Volunteer 2018 – present