Passionate educator seeking position within an innovative school where I can cultivate curious life-long learners and highly-prepared theatre artists.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Drama Teacher
NNPS
Newport News
07.2024 - Current
Directed student performances and theater productions, fostering collaboration and confidence among participants.
Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student groups, enhancing participation and interest in theater.
Coordinated event planning with parents and staff, ensuring smooth execution of performances and community engagement.
Lead Teacher - SIA
NNPS
Newport News
06.2025 - 07.2026
Provided rigorous instruction for advanced students.
Led script analysis of Ragtime, connecting themes to contemporary issues to enhance student understanding.
Directed a community Gala performance that showcased students' talents.
Student Teaching
The Academy at Lincoln
01.2024 - 05.2024
Taught in a setting with an 88% minority population and many students with IEPS/504s.
Created, implemented, and reflected on a diverse catalog of lesson plans.
Gained insight into maintaining and growing a theatre program in a school setting.
Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Field Experience
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro
01.2021 - 01.2024
Observed a variety of drama classrooms throughout GCS over 3 years.
Took detailed notes on apparent teaching style, effective/ineffective practices, procedures, and how instruction may be differentiated for students with possible BIPs or IEPs.
Greensboro, NC
THEATRE CAMP EDUCATOR
Community Theatre of Greensboro
05.2023 - 07.2023
Facilitated groups of young artists, crafted weekly lesson plans, resolved student conflicts, devised and directed weekly performance opportunities, and cooperated with co-teachers.
Education
BFA - Theatre Education
University of North Carolina
Greensboro
01-2024
Skills
Expertise in Theatre
Writing Full-Formal Lesson Plans
Frequent Parent Communication
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Project Based and Differentiated Instruction
Theatre Program Planning
Accomplishments
Graduated with NC's 'Highly Qualified Beginning Teacher' Status
Recipient of The Undergraduate Faculty Achievement Award in Theatre Education - Spring 2024
Recipient of The Robert C. Hansen Theatre Education Scholarship - Spring 2024
University Improv Troupe Member
Triumph Theatre Company - Chair for Development Committee
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