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Skills

• Leadership

• Classroom Management

• Visual Arts

• Fundraising

• Supervision

• Talent Scouting

• Foley Artist (award winner)

• Student Engagement

• Performance Planning

• Student and Parent Relations

• Film

• Editing

• Documentary

• Directing

• Producing

• Choreographing

• Costuming

• Set Dressing

• Intro to Education To Theatre

• Playwriting

• Songwriting

• Individual Instruction

• Public Speaking

• Public and Private Education Knowledge

• First Aid/CPR

• Organization

• Mentorship

• Bilingual: English - Spanish and (conversational Portuguese)

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Non-Profit

CEO-Founder / Independent Theatre Arts / Director / Choreographer and Dance Teacher

• Founder of the MultiCultural Arts Foundation of Saint Louis

• Founder of Cultural-Cross Film Doc (film company)

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Employment

List of schools below.

 

List of provided work​

• Led a summer arts camp specializing in dance, playwriting, songwriting, directing, choreographing, and introductory theater and dance instruction.

• Collaborated with diverse artists to foster creativity and self-expression through theater and visual arts, encouraging students to develop their unique artistic styles.

• Designed, planned, and delivered instructional activities across various artistic disciplines.

• Inspired student creativity through motivation, positive feedback, and constructive critique.

• Analyze scripts to determine creative direction and resource needs for successful productions.

• Established and developed the Theater Arts, Dance, and Visual Arts program, preparing middle school students for admission into performing arts high schools.

• Guided and supported students in writing, directing, and producing theater and visual arts projects.

• Produced, directed, choreographed, designed, and built sets, as well as managed costume design for stage productions. Additionally, handled budgeting, logistics, legal program requirements, stage management, and team coordination.

• Encouraged parental involvement and volunteer participation.

• Led trust-building exercises through theater and dance.

• Mentored the next generation of artists.

• Emphasized high production standards while inspiring students to create and perform with passion.

 

Education & Training 

University of Sound & Arts—Visual Arts—Los Angeles, CA 

Theatre & Dramatic Arts—Actors Academy—Los Angeles & New York 

Suzuki & Viewpoints—Anne Bogart Technique—LA, CA 

Musical Theatre—Falo Cruz Academy of Arts—Fajardo, Puerto Rico 

International Dance—Luis Lizardi School of Dance—Humacao, Puerto Rico

 

Other Training 

Theology Education (License Minister)

Business Start-up

On-Camera Cold Reading: Richard DeLancy & Joey Paul

Commercial: Scott Wissner

Sitcom: Angela Terry

Voice: Lisa Popeil

Stage Movement & Character Development: Corky Dominquez

Accents & Dialects : Robert Easton

Jazz & Interpretive Dance: Jillia Jazz School of Dance

Theater Arts T.E.C.R.E.O: Educational Arts

Performing Arts School, New York, NY.

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Awards & Recognitions 

Teacher of the Year (Three times nomination)

Teacher of the Month (Seven awards)

Dancing With the Saint Louis Stars (Judges Favorite Award) Ballroom

Dancing With the Saint Louis Stars (Crowd Favorite Award) Ballroom

Daning in the Loop (3rd Place Award) Ballroom

Saint Louis Star Ball Ballroom Dance: 1st place (3 times) 2nd Place (1 time) 3rd Place (1 time)

Above and Beyond (Teacher Award)

Director: Four awards: West Side Story, The House of Bernarda Alba, Fortune and Men's Eyes, Into the Woods.

Choreographer: Five awards: West Side Story, The Wiz, Annie, Hairspray, and Broadway Here I Come (Musical Review)

Drama-Logue Awards (original play) Courage to Love 

Foley Artist: (My Name is Earl)

Luis Lizardi School of Dance (Top Choreographer and Dancer Award) 

Falo Cruz: Full Scholarship Award Actors Studio 

COPANY Theater Education:  Best Overall Award and Dancer 

Telemundo: Young Artist Award​

17 Certification of Merit Awards: For teaching, mentorship, outreach, director, choreographer, and writer. 

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Latest projects as a director, choreographer, or both.

Sister Act, The Wiz, Seussical, Dreamgirls, Bring It On, High School Musical, Copacabana, Hairspray, Chicago, Newsies, and SIX.

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Independent Performing Arts Contract Educator (Director, Choreographer, Theatre Educator)

 

What is an independent performing arts contract educator?

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An independent performing arts contract educator is a freelance professional who teaches and collaborates on performing arts projects, such as acting, singing, dancing, directing, or choreography. They work on a contract basis with schools, theaters, studios, or individuals, offering specialized training and creative expertise for classes, workshops, or productions. This role provides the flexibility to take on diverse projects, requiring both artistic skill and an entrepreneurial mindset to manage contracts, marketing, and client relationships independently.​​

 

• Hazelwood School District, MO

• Confluence Academies, Saint Louis, MO

• Saint Joseph’s Academy, Saint Louis, MO

• Visitation Academy, Saint Louis, MO

• Brentwood School District, MO 

• Rockwood School District, MO

• Webster University, MO

• Simply Ballroom, Brentwood, MO

• Majestic Dance Studio, Frontenac, MO

• Next Generation Theater Company, St Louis, MO

• St Louis Figure Skating Dance Company, St Louis, MO

• California Education Theater Association

• State Annual High School Theater Festival

• California Youth Theater, Hollywood, California

• Los Angeles Youth Contemporary Theater, Los Angeles

• Community Magnet Charter School, Bellaire, California

• Musical Theater Repertory Camp, Los Angeles

• Creative City Repertoire Company, Los Angeles

• Performing Arts Camp Bellagio Road, Los Angeles

• Migrant Educational Arts Program, Los Angeles

• Blue Ribbon Art & Science Charter School, Bel-Air, CA

• Milliken Junior High School, San Fernando Valley

• Jefferson High, Los Angeles

• No Child Left Behind Program, Los Angeles

• Cal State Northridge, Northridge University of California

• Los Angeles Center Theatre Group Educational Program,  Los Angeles

• LA Jefferson Middle School, Los Angeles

• CSUN College, Northridge

• Ivar Theater, Hollywood

• Canon Theatre, Beverly Hills

• Celebration Theater, Los Angeles

• Celebration Theater, Palm Springs

• Celebration Theater, San Diego

• Shubert Theatre, Los Angeles, CA

• Side Door Theater, West Hollywood

• Highways Performance Space, Santa Monica

• Teada Theater Company, Los Angeles

• California Educational Theatre Association, CA

• High School Festivals/Conferences, CA

• Hideaways, Las Vegas

• Geriatric Senior Life, Las Vegas

• Debbie Reynolds Hotel, Las Vegas

• California Thespian Festivals

• Los Angeles Unified School District

• La Giselle Dance Academy, Santa Clarita Valley

• Performing Arts Worship Advance Project,  Hollywood, CA

• Elizabeth Sorrando Theater Arts,  Puerto Rico

• Falo Cruz Actors Academy,  Puerto Rico

• Ana Roque High School,  Puerto Rico

• COPANY THEATRE and DANCE Company, Puerto Rico

• Destiny Theater Arts, Puerto Rico

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Key Points

• Parent-Teacher Relationship

• School First Responder (de-escalate fights, parent/staff, coworker-to-coworker arguments, and misunderstandings)

• Communication with Stakeholders

• Fundraising: Preparation, Implementation, and Execution

• Student Mentorship

• Classroom, Crowd, and Production Management

• Collaborate Effectively with Others

• Communicate Clearly and Persuasively

• Develop Empathy and Understanding of Different Perspectives

• Build Self-Confidence and Resilience

• Take Initiative and Make Decisions Under Pressure

• Manage Time and Responsibilities Efficiently

• Foster Creativity and Critical Thinking

• Inspire and Motivate Peers

• Adapt to Changing Situations and Solve Problems Creatively

• Help Develop Programs to Inspire Urban and Rural Underprivileged, Underrepresented Students to Reach Their Potential in the Classroom and Community

• Created Sponsorship Programs so that Every Child in the Foster System Received Three Gifts during the Holiday Season

• Organized an Event to Collect Back-to-School Items for Over 350 Students

• Created a School Program to Celebrate Monthly Birthdays: Birthday Students or Staff Gather in the Lunchroom Area to Celebrate with Cake, Drinks, and a Special Gift (For many, this was the only celebration.)

• Developed Events to Celebrate Parents/Caretakers

• Playwright

• Songwriter

• Founder of Multicultural Arts Foundation

• Ex-founder of Fama International, a minority artists agency in Los Angeles, California

• Founder and choreographer of BBD (Burnin’ Boots Dancer) from 1987 to 2001​​​​​​​​​

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Certification in Education:

• Boundary Invasion (Full Course)

• Child Abuse: Mandatory Reporting (Full Course, Missouri)

• Classroom Safety (Full Course)

• Concussion Awareness: Athletics (Full Course)

• Conflict Management: Managing the Angry Parent (Full Course)

• Conflict Management: Staff-to-Staff (Full Course)

• Coronavirus 103: Managing Stress and Anxiety (Full Course)

• Coronavirus 104: Transitioning to a Remote (Full Course)

• Coronavirus 105: Cleaning and Disinfecting (Full Course)

• Coronavirus Awareness (Full Course)

• De-Escalation Strategies (Full Course)

• Diversity Awareness: Staff-to-Staff (Full Course)

• Dyslexia Awareness (U.S. National)

• Dyslexia: Orton-Gillingham Approach (U.S. National)

• Dyslexia: Identification and Assessment for Informing Instruction (U.S. National)

• Dyslexia: The Davis Method (U.S. National)

• Email and Messaging Safety (Full Course)

• FERPA: Confidentiality of Records (Full Course)

• Sensitivity Awareness (Full Course)

• Sexual Harassment: Staff-to-Staff (Full Course)

• Sexual Harassment: Student Issues & Response (Full Course)

• Sport Supervision and Safety (Full Course)

• Stress Management (Full Course)

• Student Drug & Alcohol Abuse (Full Course)

• Student Mental Health: Awareness, Intervention, and Referral (Full Course)

• Students Experiencing Homelessness: Awareness and Understanding (Full Course)

• Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes (Full Course)

• Youth Suicide: Awareness, Prevention, and Postvention (Full Course)​​​