Objective:                     To offer my proven communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and creativity in a professional setting.

Education:                  

1982-1986                      *B.A. Theatre Arts: Gordon College
                                           {Excellence Award in Dramatic Presentation}

2006                                    *Early Childhood Growth & Development North Shore Comm. College

1986-present                     *Various Actors’ Workshops: {Voice, Commercial and Scene Training.}

•   Acting in Films with TVI Actors Studio, NY
•   Scene Studies with Marc Clapton, Newburyport
•   On-Camera & Commercial Techniques: Collinge-Pickman Studios, Boston
•    Private Acting/Audition Coach: Fran Weinberg
•    Private Voice Technique/Vocal Coach: John O’Neil
•    Searching for the Stars Award Recipient, Firehouse Center, Newburyport

1997   Insight Boston: Intensive course in personal growth and empowerment.

Experience:                  JapeScape Productions, Drama Workshops & Historical Characters 2003-Present                        Acting for YoungStars, Gloucester: Self-employed as 1) DramaTeacher                                       2) Writer/ Performer in school assemblies in MA, NH & Maine.

• Drama/Music Teacher for Preschools:  Annisquam, St. Mel’s, Happy Day,  Essex Ave,  Hartz Street, Majestic Harbor, Gloucester & Rowley;  Sandy Bay and Lighthouse, Rockport, Woodland Place
•  After School/ Vacation Drama Teacher, Gloucester, Danvers, Ipswich, Peabody, West   Newbury, Hamilton/Wenham, Marblehead, Salem, Manchester
•  Summer Drama Workshops: Art Harbor; Rockport Youth Commission; CABI
•  Summer of Discovery & Acting for Anyone, North Shore Community College
•  Other Drama Workshops & Private Coaching: Cub Scouts; Birthday Parties; Hamilton/ Wenham Community Center; Solstice High School, Rowley
•  Director of Manchester Essex Regional Middle School Play
•  Director Comedy Dinner Show written by Jape

2000-2003                     Drama Teacher/ Director/ Productions Manager, Rockport School      

Instructor of middle school students in developing creativity through voice and movement; additionally, served as the production manager for middle school plays and director of the middle school drama festival

2000-2002                     After School Drama Workshop Facilitator, Rockport Public Schools

Designed and taught various drama workshops to elementary and middle and high school students, & adults with Directed Performances

1999-2002                     Teacher’s Assistant:  1) Middle School   &   2) Head Start Program

                                                 Serve the special needs department as a one-on-one teacher/ tutor.

2000-2002                     1) Site Director YMCA After School Program, Rockport, MA

Directed recreational program for school-aged children; supervised junior counselors; instituted enrichment activities to teach communication, social skills, character development and self-esteem.

2) Summer Drama Specialist YMCA Camp Spindrift, Gloucester, MA

1986-Present                 Professional Actor: Performed professionally for several dramatic

production companies of stage, radio, film and television.

Skills:                          Highly organized; oral & written communications, public speaking,

                                    voice-overs, singer/songwriter, author & public relations/ promotion.

                                                    *References Available upon Request