Education & Experience

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EDUCATION

1988-1998: International Option Baccalaureate in Economic and Social Studies (with honors), Lycee International, Saint Germain-en-Laye, FRANCE

1998-2001: BA (cum laude) in Music and Religion, from the Gallatin School at NYU

EMPLOYMENT

March 2004 - Present: Percussion Instructor, The Point Community Development Center

The Point is a privately funded non-profit community center in the South Bronx. Its aim is to empower youth from economically disadvantaged backrounds through after-school and summer programs focusing on the arts, literacy and improving communication skills and self-image. I teach percussion there two days a week.

Summer 2003: Music and Dance Instructor, Putney Student Travel's Cuba Excel Program

Putney Student Travel's Cuba Excel program brought over 80 high school students from all over the country to Havana for a month long immersion into Cuban culture and society. As music and dance instructor I was able to teach afro-cuban percussion, hire expert locals for special workshops and lectures and organize field trips to cultural events in Havana.

April 2002 - Present: Percussion teacher, Bank Street College

Once a week, I teach both group class and private students aged 6 to 10 in the basics of rhythm, music and in particular, West African percussion.

November 2002-Spring 2003: Percussionist and organizer of African Dance program at Marte Valle Junior High School (PS 145)

Once a week, the students of PS 145 have the opportunity to be exposed to the traditional rhythms and dances of West Africa. The program is offered through a partnership with the Educational Alliance.

Spring 2003 - Present: Teaching privately