English Teacher, Hollywood High School
Founder & director,
2026 (present)
2024 - present
Los Angeles, CA
2024 - present
Curate, produce, and execute free, in-class thrifting experiences for students across Los Angeles Unified School District
Collaborate with brand partners, including Ghetto Rodeo and Recess Kickball League
See the shop in action here & here:
Los Angeles, CA
2019 - 2020
Los Angeles, CA
2021 - 2022
Philadelphia, PA
May 2022
Philadelphia, PA
2016 - 2020
New York & Los Angeles
2014 - 2017
Production
assistant,
Matte Black Studio
Assisted in the development and production of commercial photoshoots for global brands including Nike, Lululemon, and The North Face, supporting creative planning, shoot coordination, and on-set execution
Collaborated with set and production designers to construct sets, develop props, and prepare locations to meet creative direction and brand requirements
Conducted location scouting and assisted in securing permits for commercial shoots, helping ensure compliance, logistical readiness, and smooth production workflows.
Commercial dancer represented by Go To Talent Agency specializing in hip-hop and street style choreography
Assistant to choreographer and creative director Chonique Sneed for Gwen Stefani's Las Vegas residency and various projects
Performed on stages and in music videos for esteemed choreographers including JaQuel Knight and Sorah Yang
Production assistant,
Live Nation
Managed registration, media partnerships, and talent asset collection for all brand events, concerts, festivals, and conferences including the Billboard Latin Music Awards, Billboard Touring Conference & Awards, Billboard Women in Music, as well as the inaugural Hot 100 Music Festival
Collaborated with Marketing Manager to develop and execute promotional campaigns across various print and digital platforms via press releases, e-blasts, magazine advertisements, partner relations, grassroots campaigns, and social media
Supported on-site production operations at all brand concerts, festivals, and events
Supported live event production and venue operations for large-scale concerts at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center, assisting with on-site logistics, coordination, and event execution
Collaborated with production teams, stage crews, and venue staff to ensure smooth show operations for performances by major artists including Kanye West, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, and 50 Cent
Assisted in coordinating backstage logistics and event operations for high-attendance concerts, contributing to efficient load-in, show execution, and post-event breakdown at two premier entertainment venues
Bachelor of Science in Urban & Regional Studies, Minor in Performing & Media Arts
Assistant EventS
producer, billboard
Differentiate and scaffold assignments for 100+ students across seven different languages
Design and lead rigorous project-based units on literary analysis through music and media, identity through memoir, and dystopian fiction
Provide detailed and individualized feedback for student work via individual conference appointments
Create individual support plans for students with IEPs to scaffold assignment requirements and timelines in a way that prioritizes socioemotional needs and supports development of executive functioning skills
Collaborate with colleagues to execute the Museum of Resistance and senior defenseinterdisciplinary projects; assist in Senior Defense project research, writing, revision, and interview processes
Promote community through Pop-Up Shop and TCA Council initiatives, all while building strong relationships with students that create a classroom culture of academic excellence, freedom, and joy
Artistic Director of the 2026 Inaugural Hollywood High School Performing Arts Magnet senior project showcase, An American Poem
2022 - present
Hollywood High School
Direct and produce the culminating performance of 85 Performing Arts Magnet graduating seniors
An American Poem challenges students to look critically at America’s past, present, and future and use the arts to advocate for change across a myriad of research topics including addiction, the housing crisis, immigration, colorism, mental health, generational trauma, and more
The show serves as a response to the request made by poet, politician, author, and educator Ras Baraka in his 2001 poem, “I Want to Hear An American Poem”
See more of the show here
Artistic
Director,
senior project showcase
Hollywood High School Performing Arts Magnet
University of
Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Education
Graduate school of education
New York, NY
2014 - 2016
New York, NY
May 2014
Ithaca, NY
Designed and led project-based units on the epistolary story, memoir, and graphic novel in line with SLA’s core values of inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation, and reflection
Developed and implemented an inquiry-driven comprehension quiz structure to foster an iterative approach to analytical and creative writing
Created individual support plans for students with IEPs to scaffold assignment requirements and timelines in a way that prioritized their socioemotional needs and supported development of executive functioning skills
Led and managed discussion-based classrooms of 33+ students through collaborative projects and Socratic seminars
Science Leadership Academy
commercial
dancer,
go 2 talent
Cornell
University
English Teacher, Hollywood High School
Founder & director, Ms. G’s Pop-Up Shop
2026 (present)
2024 - present
Los Angeles, CA
2024 - present
Founder & Director, Ms. G’s Pop-Up Shop
Los Angeles, CA
Artistic
Director,
senior project
showcase
Hollywood High School Performing Arts Magnet
Direct and produce the culminating performance of 85 Performing Arts Magnet graduating seniors
An American Poem challenges students to look critically at America’s past, present, and future and use the arts to advocate for change across a myriad of research topics including addiction, the housing crisis, immigration, colorism, mental health, generational trauma, and more
The show serves as a response to the request made by poet, politician, author, and educator Ras Baraka in his 2001 poem, “I Want to Hear An American Poem”
See more of the show here
Production
assistant,
Matte Black Studio
2019 - 2020
English
Teacher,
science Leadership Academy
Designed and led project-based units on the epistolary story, memoir, and graphic novel in line with SLA’s core values of inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation, and reflection
Developed and implemented an inquiry-driven comprehension quiz structure to foster an iterative approach to analytical and creative writing
Led and managed discussion-based classrooms of 33+ students through collaborative projects and Socratic seminars
Assisted in the creation and production of photoshoots for brands including Nike, Lululemon, and North Face
Worked alongside set and production designers to build out sets, create props, as well as location scout and secure permitting for upcoming shoots
ASSISTANT Events
producer,
billboard
2014 - 2016
New York, NY
Managed registration, media partnerships, and talent asset collection for all brand events, concerts, festivals, and conferences including the Billboard Latin Music Awards, Billboard Touring Conference & Awards, Billboard Women in Music, as well as the inaugural Hot 100 Music Festival
Collaborated with Marketing Manager to develop and execute promotional campaigns across various print and digital platforms via press releases, e-blasts, magazine advertisements, partner relations, grassroots campaigns, and social media
Supported on-site production operations at all brand concerts, festivals, and events
Cornell
University
May 2014
Ithaca, NY
English Teacher,
Hollywood
High School
2022 - present
Differentiate and scaffold assignments for 100+ students across seven different languages
Design and lead rigorous project-based units on literary analysis through music and media, identity through memoir, and dystopian fiction
Provide detailed and individualized feedback for student work via individual conference appointments
Create individual support plans for students with IEPs to scaffold assignment requirements and timelines in a way that prioritizes socioemotional needs and supports development of executive functioning skills
Promote community through Pop-Up Shop and TCA Council initiatives, all while building strong relationships with students that create a classroom culture of academic excellence, freedom, and joy
Artistic Director of the 2026 Inaugural Hollywood High School Performing Arts Magnet senior project showcase, An American Poem
Los Angeles, CA
University of
Pennsylvania
May 2022
Philadelphia, PA
Graduate School of Education, Master of Science in Education
2021 - 2022
commercial
dancer,
go 2 talent
2016 - 2020
New York & Los Angeles
Commercial dancer represented by Go To Talent Agency specializing in hip-hop and street style choreography
Assistant to choreographer and creative director Chonique Sneed for Gwen Stefani's Las Vegas residency and various projects
Performed on stages and in music videos for esteemed choreographers including JaQuel Knight and Sorah Yang
Production
assistant,
Live Nation
2014 - 2017
New York, NY
Supported live event production and venue operations for large-scale concerts at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center, assisting with on-site logistics, coordination, and event execution.
Collaborated with production teams, stage crews, and venue staff to ensure smooth show operations for performances by major artists including Kanye West, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, and 50 Cent.
Assisted in coordinating backstage logistics and event operations for high-attendance concerts, contributing to efficient load-in, show execution, and post-event breakdown at two premier entertainment venues.
Bachelor of Science in Urban & Regional Studies, Minor in Performing & Media Arts