My students will…

  • Gain deeper understanding of themselves and others

  • Notice theatre practices (creativity, community, playfulness) in everyday situations

  • Hold themselves to high standards

  • Take pride in their work

  • Work in a community, be accountable to each other

  • Have fun, be silly

teaching philosophy

I believe…

  • Theatre is an essential tool for community building, understanding the self, understanding others

  • Everyone benefits from theatre regardless of professional goals

  • Theatre is unique because it operates at the intersection of creativity, community, and playfulness: Creates a space where risks and mistakes are encouraged; Backgrounds, personal experiences, diversities are celebrated; Accountability is baked in

  • Theatre functions best away from the “institution”

playing the synopsis game with an audience before “blood will have blood.”

As a teacher, I will…

  • Lean into the chaos of collaboration

  • Check my ego, leave pride at the door

  • Foster safe (physically and emotionally) spaces for my students

  • Work with students to achieve their individual goals

  • Maintain high expectations. Instill belief in themselves and their community

  • Affirm the unique talents, contributions, and experiences of every student.

  • Make mistakes graciously. Laugh at myself

CV and lesson plans

this lesson about theme extrapolation is for 8-9th grade students in a humanities or theatre class

here is some of the teaching and educational experience i have!

this worksheet is for 3rd-5th graders in a shakespeare workshop. it is intended to be done individually, either for asynchronous rehearsal or as “homework.”

student testimonials

“Miss Rainier is an amazing teacher. She is super patient, kind, and understands when we are having trouble. She doesn’t get mad if we don’t understand, she will try harder or try other ways to make us get what we are learning.”

— Wellesley Middle School Student

“I felt supported to try something new because Rainier created a warm and welcoming environment in just 2 hours!”

— Cheap Art Salon participant