Curriculum Design

Sample Work & Curricula

A selection of lesson plans, activities, and curriculum materials developed for higher education and secondary theater classrooms — spanning Rutgers University seminars, international student transition courses, and K–12 theater arts programs.

Design Philosophy

"My approach to curriculum design centers accessibility and student ownership of learning. I create learning environments that offer multiple ways to engage and demonstrate understanding, recognizing that each learner brings unique strengths, experiences, and ways of expressing mastery."

Higher Education

Rutgers University — Curricula & Materials

Exploring Theater: First-Year Interest Group Seminar

Undergraduate

A one-credit seminar developed to aid first-year students exploring academic, career, and co-curricular opportunities related to theater. Materials include lesson plans spanning academic success, wellness, diversity, and research skills.

Academic Success Lesson Plan

Google Doc

Personal Wellness Lesson Plan

Google Doc

Diversity & Inclusion Lesson Plan

Google Doc

Research in Theater Activity

Google Doc

Academic Coaching for International Students & RU-FIT

Undergraduate

Curriculum developed to support international undergraduate students in building academic strategies, navigating university expectations, and managing their transition to studying in the United States.

Ethical AI Use Activity

Google Doc

SQ3R Method Padlet Activity

Google Drive

Office Hours Case Studies Activity

Google Doc

Correcting Faculty Emails Activity

Google Doc

Secondary Education

K–12 Theater Arts — Curricula & Materials

Introduction to Theatre Arts

Ages 13–18

A 9-week self-paced course providing a comprehensive, standards-aligned introduction to theater arts. Covers theatre history, dramatic genres, acting, directing, playwriting, design, and musical theatre — developed collaboratively with a team of virtual theater instructors and undergraduate education students.

Full Course Curriculum

Google Doc — 9 Weeks

Acting

Grades 6–8

Developed for a performing arts academy to introduce high-performing middle school students to fundamental acting theory, approaching textual material, and the self-reflective practice that elevates craft. Students prepare two contrasting monologues and one scene across a 12-week semester, culminating in a final performance festival.

Course Syllabus & Schedule

Google Doc — 12 Weeks

Monologue Peer Feedback

Google Doc

Theater Roles & Stage Directions Quiz

Google Doc

Brown Bag Introduction Speech

Google Doc