Professional Organizations
- FEA: Future Educators Association -- 2014-2015
- WSMA: Wisconsin School Music Association -- since 2012
- NIAF: National Italian American Foundation -- since 2015
- AACCA: The American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators -- since 2016
- USA Gymnastics -- since 2013
- NAIGC Gymnastics -- since 2021
Professional Experience:
USA Gymnastics, USA - Judge, State/Region Board: 2021 - Present
- Category 2 Judge on Double Mini Trampoline, Tumbling, and Trampoline (cat 3).
- Pennsylvania State Technical Chair
- Region 6 Jumpstart Coordinator
NAIGC, USA - Board of Directors: 2021 - Present
National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs - Trampoline and Tumbling Board of Directors
Centre Learning Community Charter School, State College, PA - Music Teacher: 2018 - 2020
Music teacher for grades 5-8. This role teaches the fundamentals and basic history of music, studio lessons, glee choir, and group ensembles.
Park Forest Middle School - State College Area School District, PA - Special Education: 2016 - 2017
Worked in special education. Skills obtained from this position include accommodations and adaptations for the blind including learning basic braille and use of technology for the blind in subjects such as music and general education.
Studio 1 Music - State College, PA - Owner: 2016 - Present
Owner of Studio 1 Music (www.studio1music.org)
Centre Elite Gymnastics - State College, PA - Head Coach: 2016 - Present
Gymnastics instructor for recreational and team gymnasts. Trampoline and Tumbling program director and Dance program director.
St. Luke Academy, Chicago, IL - 5/6th Grade Teacher & Assistant Principal: 2015-2016
Fifth and Sixth grade (combine) classroom teacher. Took over the role of the assistant principal as well as taught all subjects in the classroom from Language Arts to P.E. Many modifications and accommodations were given great attention in this classroom setting due to a large emphasis on individualized learning.
St. Edward School, Chicago, IL - 5th Grade Student Teacher: 2015
Conceptual Framework: Competent, Respectful, Reflective, Service. Professionals who are dedicated to serving diverse learning communities.
Hibbard Elementary School, Chicago, IL - 3rd Grade and Special Education Student Teacher: 2014
Student Teaching - Special education. Conceptual Framework: Competent, Respectful, Reflective, Service. Professionals who are dedicated to serving diverse learning communities.
Edison Regional Gifted Center, Chicago, IL - 6-8th Grade Student Teacher: 2014
Student Teaching - Conceptual Framework: Competent, Respectful, Reflective, Service. Professionals who are dedicated to serving diverse learning communities.
National Alliance of El Sistema REACH Program, Chicago, IL - Music Theory and Flute Teacher: 2014-2016
A visionary global movement that transforms the lives of children through music. A new model for social change. The YOURS Project's Mission is to create and support a city-wide system of formative and transformative positive orchestral training and performance sites in partnership with schools and communities throughout Chicago.
IK Gymnastics, Chicago, IL - Coach: 2014 - 2016
Gymnastics coach for young gymnasts, team and recreation.
Camp Lohikan, Lake Como, PA - Senior Staff: 2013 - 2020
Present: Senior Girls Division Director, Junior Staff Supervisor, Head cheerleading coach, Private Gymnastics Instructor.
Past: Head Cheerleading Coach, Assistant Head Gymnastics coach, Transportation Services, Counselor
Abercrombie and Fitch Co, Skokie, IL - Sales: 2013
Sales floor model
PUSH Promotional Model: World Wide 2013 - Present
Marketing & promotions is a worldwide promotional modeling and event staffing company.
Wisconsin School of Music Association, Waunakee, WI - Adjudicator: 2012-2016
As a music festival adjudicator, the employment city varies with every music competition called to attend. The purpose of an adjudicator is to clarify expectations and standards of quality in various aspects of music performance. Adjudicators are to provide constructive comments and suggestions for improvement on student performance, as well as to encourage students to continue in their musical development and participation.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL - Assistant: 2012
Assisting with pre-concert activities, projects and administrative assistance with the CSO. www.CSO.org
Shasha, The Woodlands, TX - Sales: 2012
Fashion industry sales
Freelance Photographer 2010-Present
I photograph events from personal portraits to weddings, recitals and concerts. For more information please contact me via the "contact me" tab above.
Self Employed Music Teacher, Northeast Wisconsin/Chicago area 2010-2015
I teach independent music lessons on violin, flute, string bass and guitar, and voice to numerous students ages varying from 4 to 40+ and all levels. My goal is to use my skill and talents to help students work towards and achieve their creative goal in music. My hope as a teacher is to pass along enough information to enable students to surpass my own musical skill and be the best musician they can be. If interested in starting lessons contact me via the "contact me" tab above.
Spencer Lake Christian Center, Waupaca, WI - Senior Staff Assistant: 2006-2012
Working in a demanding restaurant with additional commitments to improve the well being of the campus as well as being a mentor to the campers between eight and twelve years of age.
Education
The Pennsylvania State University: M.E. Special Education - Academic and Behavioral Supports
North Park University of Chicago 2015: B.E. Music and Social Science mm. History
College of Menominee Nation 2011