EDUCATION

Texas A&M University Commerce

M.S. Theatre 2017

Thesis: “Breaking the 4th wall”

 

Lamar University, Beaumont, Tx

B.F.A. Photography

Minor Film 2002

Thesis: “Self-made traps”

 

AWARDS

10 minute play winner, Texas A&M University Commerce 2017

10 minute playfest winner, TETA Playfest 2017

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Scene Shop Manager-Southwestern University 2022 - Present

• Manages the construction of theatre scenery, rigging of scenery for departmental productions, maintenance and upkeep of shop machinery and tools, and instructs/supervises student workers in the construction of theatre scenery.

Technical Director Teacher-HS Technical Theatre 2016-2022

• Responsible for operating, protecting, and maintaining the theater’s technical assets, while also managing and overseeing the different technical departments, including set, lighting, costumes, props, sound, and effects. Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades.

Teacher-MS  Theatre 2014-2016

• Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades.

Technical Director Teacher-HS Technical Theatre 2008-2012

• Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades.

Teacher-MS Theatre 2007-2008

• Developed syllabus and overall course structure, including weekly lab practicum, and administered all grades.

Teacher-MS Art 2006-2007

• Collaborated on curriculum and exam development, met with students upon request, and graded all written work, including final exam papers.

 

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS

“Can I sit next to you or is this seat taken: A relationship guide for artist and audience”

Presentation at Texas A&M University Commerce 2017

 

LANGUAGES

[English – native language]

 

MEMBERSHIPS

Texas Educational Theatre Association 2007 - Present