1. Dedicated and enthusiastic musician and educator with a commitment to teaching and developing an intuitive connection with
students, identifying and working on their learning needs, developing and implementing engaging lessons incorporating curriculum
guidelines, committed to instilling confidence in students through productive feedback and appropriate encouragement, and
specializing in ensuring that students are welcomed into a supportive learning environment. Capabilities include:
 Choral Conducting
 Private Voice Instruction
 Small Ensemble Instruction
 Vocal Performance, with an
emphasis in Opera
 Stage and Musical Theater
Experience and Direction
 Skills dealing with
communication with both parents
and students
 Analytical in developing useful
daily lesson plans
 Ability to establish goals to
promote growth and self-
motivation in students.
Bachelor of Music – Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA – May 2009
Voice Performance, Soprano – Summa cum laude, 3.93 GPA
Master of Music – Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA – May 2011
Voice Performance, Soprano, 3.9 GPA
Music Director, St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, Metairie, LA (January 2012 to June 2013)
 Music Programming for multiple ensembles incorporating and following weekly liturgy including: Adult Chancel Choir,
Jubilee Worship Band, Adult Bell Choir, Children’s Bell Choir, and Children’s Choir
 Lead regular rehearsals and direct weekly performances
 Solely program, organize, and oversee annual Christmas Concert.
Voice Instructor, Hahnville High School, Boutte, LA (September 2009 to May 2013)
 Taught individual voice lessons to students grades 9-12.
 Emphasis on classical techniques of breathing, posture, tone, performance practice, and learning classical repertoire.
 Prepared students for Solo/Ensemble Festivals.
 Prepared students for auditions for Regional and State Honor Choirs.
Voice Instructor, R.K. Smith Middle School, Luling, LA (January 2012 – May 2013)
 Taught small group (3-4 students at a time) voice instruction with an emphasis on beginner classical techniques of
breathing, posture, tone, and performance practice. Grades 6-8.
Summer School Teacher, Silverwood School, Poulsbo, WA (Summer 2008)
 Prepare lesson plans and teach interactive week long classes for ages 5 through 8.
 Classes included Wacky Science, Indoor Fun and Games, Cooking Around the World, Outdoor Fun and Games, and
Musical Theater: Full production of Disney’s The Aristocats including learning and memorizing lines and songs, full staging,
building sets, sewing costumes, and stage makeup design and application.
Soprano Section Leader – The Church of the Ascension - New York, NY (Sept 2015 - present)
Shipping and Logistics Manager – DRS Design Inc. dba Hutch – New York, NY – (July 2013 – present)
Music Director – St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church - Metairie, LA – (Jan 2012-June 2013)
Voice Instructor, R.K. Smith Middle School, Luling, LA (Jan 2012 – May 2013)
Personal Assistant – Laura Prottsman, Ind. Sales Director Mary Kay – New Orleans, LA – (Mar 2010-May 2013)
Voice Instructor – Hahnville High School – Boutte, LA – (Sept 2009 – May 2013)
Soprano Section Leader – St. Charles Ave Baptist Church – New Orleans, LA – (Sept 2009-Jan 2012)
Summer School Teacher – Silverwood School – Luling, LA (Summer 2008)
Resident Assistant with Additional Duties – Pacific Lutheran University – Tacoma, WA (Aug 2007 – May 2009)
Medical Office Receptionist – Mid-Valley Family Physicians – Keizer, OR (May 2007 – Aug 2007)
Front Desk Receptionist – Pacific Lutheran University Music Department – Tacoma, WA (Sept 2006- May 2009)