Theatre Educator

Availability:	Immediate

Resume posted by jconeys in Education.

Desired position type: Full-Time
Location: New York New York, United States

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Summary

I am an educator focused on Theatre and English. I hope to bring my educational expertise to a theatre company or museum seeking to strengthen its offerings to students and educators alike, as well as community engagement. I hold NYS certification in adolescent English (grades 7-12) with experience teaching English/ELA, Humanities, and Social Studies classes. In addition, experience directing and managing middle school level Theatre and Performing Arts programs in a public school setting.

Education

Hunter College- CUNY Aug 2010
M.S. Ed., Adolescent Education in English (7-12) New York, NY
Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Kappa Delta Pi – inducted May 2010
Hunter College- CUNY May 2009
B.A., Theatre & English; minor in Women’s & Gender Studies New York, NY
Cumulative GPA: 3.7
Magna Cum Laude
Graduated with Departmental Honors in Theatre & English
Dean’s List six semesters
Friars Club Scholar- merit-based scholarship for Performing Arts students, $1500 per semester through graduation
Rosen Scholar- merit based scholarship for female English student, $3000 over the course of two semesters
LoBianco Grant Recipient- for participation/dedication to Theatre Dept., $2500 grant for post-graduation work or study
Golden Key International Honor Society

Experience

Thurgood Marshall Academy Sept 2010- Present
Teacher & Director of Broadway Jr. Program Harlem, NY
-Taught 6th and 8th grade English/Language Arts (utilizing Springboard curriculum as part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Year’s Program and the Expeditionary Learning Curriculum)
-Taught 7th grade Humanities
-Taught 6th and 7th grade Social Studies
-Taught 7th and 8th grade Writing (as part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Year’s Program)
-Taught 6th grade College Prep (Advisory)
-Director of the Broadway Jr. musical theatre program as part of TMA’s Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Program
-Direct full-scale musical productions with middle school students
-Teach classes in musical theatre performance (acting, singing, dancing) with middle school students
-Stage Manage productions in the Performing Arts Department of TMA’s Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Program
-Support theatrical designers in design and construction of visual components of performance, including sets, costumes, and props
-Manage budget for productions in the Performing Arts Department of TMA’s Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Program
-Taught Drama Workshop Class, Spoken Word Poetry Class, W.E. (Writing Enthusiasts)

Skills

Curriculum Development (6 years)
Common Core State Standards (6 years)
Stage Management (5 years)
Performance (15 years)

Specialties

Dramatic Literature, Education, Educational Theatre, Musical Theatre, Stage Management, Youth Development

Groups & Associations

Phi Beta Kappa

Spoken Languages

Basic French, English