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Joseph Kennedy

Portsmouth

Summary

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

Timeline

Lead Teacher - SIA

NNPS
06.2025 - 07.2026

Drama Teacher

NNPS
07.2024 - Current

Student Teaching

The Academy at Lincoln
01.2024 - 05.2024

THEATRE CAMP EDUCATOR

Community Theatre of Greensboro
05.2023 - 07.2023

Field Experience

Guilford County Schools
01.2021 - 01.2024

BFA - Theatre Education

University of North Carolina
Joseph Kennedy