Set Teacher

Supporting Young Performers On Set—So They Can Learn, Play, and Do Their Best Work

Since stepping onto my first set as a Set Teacher in August 2025, I’ve had the opportunity to work on approximately 15 productions in central Florida, supporting young performers ranging in age from 1 to 18 years old.

While my on-set experience to date has been in Florida, I am now also a California-certified Studio Teacher, expanding the opportunity for me to support California talent wherever they are filming.

I work as an independent contractor, providing Studio Teacher and on-set educational support directly to productions and families. I am also part of the Minor Performer Alliance database and connected with On Location Education, expanding my ability to connect with productions seeking qualified on-set educational professionals.

What I Do on Set

My job goes far beyond keeping kids occupied between takes. I help create a safe, supportive, and productive environment where young performers can navigate the unique demands of working on a professional production.

Depending on the needs of the production and the child, I may:

Supervise and support young performers throughout their time on set
Coordinate required schooling and educational activities
Help children transition smoothly between schoolwork, rehearsals, filming, and waiting periods
Keep learning engaging and age-appropriate
Provide structure, activities, games, and creative ways to make downtime enjoyable
Communicate with parents, guardians, production staff, and crew
Help everyone stay informed about schedules, call times, breaks, and the child's needs
Support a calm, organized environment when production schedules change
Advocate for the child's educational, developmental, and well-being needs while respecting the demands of production

Making the Waiting Part Fun

One of my favorite parts of being a Set Teacher is finding ways to make the waiting feel less like waiting.

Production days can involve long stretches between takes, changing schedules, unfamiliar environments, and plenty of downtime. For a young performer, that can be challenging—or it can become an opportunity to learn, create, play, and connect.

I come prepared with age-appropriate activities and a flexible approach that allows me to meet each child where they are. Sometimes that means schoolwork. Sometimes it's a game, a creative activity, reading together, conversation, or simply giving a child a comfortable space to decompress.

The goal is to help young performers feel safe, engaged, supported, and ready to work when it's their turn in front of the camera.

A Partner to Parents & Production

Having children on set works best when everyone is communicating and working together.

I partner with parents and guardians while also working closely with production, talent, and crew to help anticipate the needs of young performers and keep their day running as smoothly as possible.

I understand that production has a schedule to maintain—and I also understand that children have needs that can't always be predicted by a call sheet.

My role is to help bridge those two worlds.

Education + Production Experience

With a background in education and instructional design, combined with hands-on experience working in professional production environments, I bring both perspectives to the set.

I understand how children learn and develop, how to adapt to different ages and personalities, and how to keep young people engaged. At the same time, I understand the pace, flexibility, communication, and professionalism required on a working production.

The result is a Studio Teacher who is there not only to meet educational and supervision needs, but to help make the entire experience better for the young performer, their family, and the production team.

Experience at a Glance

Approximately 15 Florida Productions | Young Performers Ages 1–18 | Florida Studio Teacher | California-Certified Studio Teacher | Independent Contractor

Industry Connections: Minor Performer Alliance Database | On Location Education

My production experience so far has been built here in Florida, and I'm excited to expand that work through my California certification—creating more opportunities to support young performers and production teams wherever their work takes them.

Take care of the kid. Support the production. Make the experience a good one.

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