Resume

• 2010

  Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

  Theatre Pedagogy

  Vice President of the Guild of Graduate Students (2011-2014)

  Virginia Commonwealth University

• 2005

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

  Theatre with a focus on Directing

  Texas State University

• Creative Writing

  Performing Arts

  Playwriting

  Singing

  Public Speaking

  Event Planning

  Drama

  Teaching

  Nonprofits

  Editing

  Musical Theatre

  Higher Education

  Board Development

  Fundraising

  Community Outreach

  Grants

  Volunteer Management

  Stage

  Theatre

  Arts Administration

  Falks

  Heather

  Cadence Theatre Company

  School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC)

  Virginia Commonwealth University

  Stage Write Mission: to share stories from our youth that uplift the human spirit

  challenge the mind

  and honor both our individuality and our shared humanity.\n\nStage Write is a project through which Richmond City High School and Middle School students will have the opportunity to write and perform stories that are relevant to their lives and the issues they face. The goal is to help them build the confidence they need to become productive members of the adult world. Through performing arts training

  we will improve life skills needed in today’s workforce: speaking and standing with confidence

  maintaining eye contact

  using appropriate diction

  identifying interests

  strengths

  and weaknesses

  and an ability to articulate these things. We will also develop workforce readiness skills through contextualized learning

  teamwork

  critical thinking

  problem solving

  self-awareness

  and professionalism. In compliance with the 6th-12th grade Language Arts Standards of Learning

  Stage Write strengthens verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

  active listening

  word choice

  characterization

  and overall oral presentation.\n\nStage Write is led by professional theatre artists versed in the creation of original curriculum

  including creative writing

  choreography

  music

  and ensemble training. Students will work with professionals to create a visual landscape inspired by themes explored in class and in their community. Original artwork

  digital photography

  and video techniques will all be incorporated as scenery for their final production.

  Teaching Artist

  Richmond

  Virginia Area

  Cadence Theatre Company

  Acting Instructor for Stages Outreach Program:\nSPARC’s acclaimed STAGES program provides community-based performing arts training to 2nd and 3rd grade students in Richmond City and Henrico County Public Schools

  including some of the most underserved populations. This in-school program brings together students

  schools and communities to provide a rich experience that positively impacts academic achievement and life skills.

  School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC)

  Virginia Commonwealth University

  Courses:\nSCHOOL OF THE ARTS\nFirst Year Acting (2012-2013)\nIntroduction to Stage Performance (2013-2015)\nThe Art of Public Speaking (2012-2014)\n\n\nSCHOOL OF BUSINESS\nWinning Presentations (2014- present)

  Adjunct Professor

  Richmond

  Virginia Area