teaching
armenian embroidery workshops
workshop facilitator, ongoing
as an arts educator experienced with teaching in both formal academic settings and community-engaged settings, i am pleased to offer armenian embroidery workshops. these workshops are typically three hours long, beginner friendly, and included all materials necessary for creation. my teaching includes background information on embroidery techniques and cultural history, as well as demonstration of techniques and guided learning throughout the process of creating an embroidery piece to take home. for more information or to book a workshop for your group, please contact me.
his 348: american history from 1877
academic assistant, fall 2026
how did the united states become the world’s reigning superpower? this course attempts to answer this question by tracing the development of modern america from the gilded age to the present. the course examines the rise of big business, the growth of the u.s. welfare state, american imperialism, the clash between the u.s. and the u.s.s.r., and the movements for equality launched by african-americans, women, workers and immigrants, and the growing threat of terrorism.
the textile museum of canada
education assistant, spring/summer 2026
the textile museum of canada is the largest museum in the country dedicated to textile arts. our mission is to ignite creativity, inspire wonder, and spark conversation through the global stories woven into our collection and contemporary exhibitions. key responsibilities of the education assistant include: activating the museum’s learning hub by engaging audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities through education workshops, activities and spaces; providing assistance to facilitators running workshops; supporting the museum’s textile reuse program, which includes fabric donation intake, sorting, and pricing; and facilitating school and group tours of the museum.
thf 405: human development in the arts
academic assistant, winter 2026
this course aims to provide prospective teachers of dance and drama with an understanding of several important concepts within arts education including: mastering skills, creative problem solving and arts appreciation. students will be exposed to theories of development, aesthetics and intelligence, specifically howard garner’s theory of multiple intelligences and how it advocates for the absolute necessity of arts education at all levels. the course will include an examination of specific works of drama and dance in relationship to the generation of lesson ideas. the goal of this course is to help students in developing a teaching style that is engaging, comprehensive and enjoyable.
thf 403: landmarks in canadian theatre
academic assistant, fall 2025
a survey of the history of theatre in canada with an emphasis on landmark plays and the social and economic underpinnings of their production. the course briefly examines the colonial and post-confederation periods, the little theatre revolution, dominion drama festival. it then focuses on the post wwii professional companies, the impact of the canada council, regional theatres, the so-called alternate theatres of the 1970s, and subsequent developments into the 21st century. the course considers the impact of landmark works on canadian culture.