Teaching Experience

My Education

Associate in Arts
Fine Arts Theatre

2009

Graduated with the highest honors and a 4.0 GPA from Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

20+ years teaching experiance

2004- Present

I have worked in education, teaching acting classes and camps for students ages 5-18. I created and managed Noncredit Programs, including Kid's College Classes and a STEM Program. I also served as the Business Manager for a nonprofit children’s theatre for four years. Additionally, I have substitute taught for the Washington County School District. Currently, I teach art and theatre classes at the Hurricane Recreation Center in Utah.

Bachelor of Science in
Theatre Education &
Secondary Utah Teaching License

Fall 2025

Graduated Summa Cum Laude and a 3.96 GPA from Utah Tech University, Utah.

Certified Professional Education Licensing for Utah

in Secondary Theatre.

Teaching Journey

2022-Present

I currently teach general art classes three days a week for students ages 5 to 18 at the Hurricane Recreation Center in Utah. My students learn about the basic elements and principles of art while working with a variety of media and techniques. I teach both monthly classes and

summer camps.

Youth Art Classes

2022- Present

I currently teach acting and improv classes two days a week for students ages 5 to 18 at the Hurricane Recreation Center in Utah. My students learn storytelling, basic acting techniques, diction, improv, performance preparation, and staging skills. I teach both monthly classes

and summer camps.

Acting Classes

2009-2022

I was responsible for class and program development, and student and parent communication, and served as an acting instructor for a nonprofit organization. I worked with students ranging from ages 5 to 19, as well as contracted staff and designers. I began with the nonprofit in 2006 and continued through 2015, where I served as a stage manager, acting instructor, and acting coach. Additionally, I was a member of the board for two years.

Teacher/Acting Coach

2015-2019

I helped run the STEM Van program, where I dressed as a "crazy scientist" to teach STEM concepts to students across Navajo and Apache County schools. Additionally, I managed and developed all noncredit community classes year-round, as well as the Kids College program during the summer. In 2017, I launched a new program called the Learning Adventure Excursion.

Noncredit/Stem Program

Scene Shop Supervisor

2026

I serve as the Lead Carpenter for Utah Tech University’s production builds. While supervising the college scenic shop, I support student learning through hands-on, continual training in stagecraft, scenic painting, rigging, and lighting. I also teach, mentor, and lead work-study students, ensuring safe equipment use while fostering professional-level craftsmanship and collaboration.