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Arts and Literacy Educator for non-profit theater company's education department.
Responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive
theater arts curriculum encompassing reading, writing, and performing.
Script analysis and character development emphasized during reading process,
essential technical vocabulary introduced. Basic structural elements of
drama outlined during the writing process, wherein students write original
material modeled after the play read in class. In preparation for
performance at WPP Theater, basic acting techniques are introduced; students
memorize lines, blocking, and cues. Past residencies include P.S.5,
P.S.157, P.S.257, J.H.50, and I.S.33.
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Director of Education for youth after-school enrichment programs at P.S. 65 and P.S.
290. Developed and implemented curriculum based on agency goals of youth
empowerment and community activism. Actively managed 18 person staff and acted
as curriculum advisor for an additional twenty staff members. Designed and
implemented training program for new hires, created weeklong seminars for advanced
training, and worked with outside specialists to provide additional education to
staff. Authored and produced documentation for use in program by both staff
and students. Assisted in completion of program reports, proposals, and
assessments/evaluations. Assisted in grant writing.
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Mentor and Educator for children's theater and arts education organization.
Served as mentor for teachers learning to integrate theater techniques into
classroom curriculum. Taught and mentored in an English as a Second
Language (ESL) After-School classroom, grades 3-6. Developed and implemented
a comprehensive, 17-week theater arts curriculum that focused on the process
of adapting contemporary children's literature into the dramatic form and
was closely aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for English
Language Arts for ESL students. Program's goals were to increase
participants' English Language skills, create opportunities for
socialization, and foster self-expression. Subjects covered included script
analysis, character development, improvisation, playwriting, and acting.
Program culminated in a performance of original works. Scripts and class
testimony compiled in anthology.
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Head Drama Coach and Assistant to the Director of a Children's Musical
Theater Summer Program. Responsible for blocking and directing acting
rehearsals for children's musical theater summer program, ages 7 - 13.
Taught acting technique, speech and vocal technique, script analysis, improvisation,
playwriting, and gymnastics.
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Dramatic Arts and Literacy Instructor for After School Program.
Responsible for designing and implementing engaging activities for students
in grades K-5 that develop playwriting and acting skills while focusing on
literacy and student centered and/or innovative approaches to learning.
The semester culminated in a final performance, to which family and community
members were invited.
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Co-Founder and Executive Director of 501(c)3 non-profit theater Company.
Author and produce grants, proposals, press packets, and copy for website.
Co-design all media including posters, programs, and advertisements. Edit
performance texts. Develop events (productions and fundraisers) from
conception to completion. Organize mailing list and database. Work with
core group of artists to develop theatrical works and dynamic vision for company.
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Coordinated a program for affiliated agencies to attend cultural events in
the metropolitan area. Analyzed customer usage rates and created strategies
for bringing about successful partnering between agencies. Prepared monthly
fiscal, budget performance, and service level reports for three contracts.
Conducted outreach to new agencies and acted as public speaker, presenter,
and facilitator for regular orientation meetings. Oversaw annual HAI
Consumer Meeting and assisted as needed with other HAI produced cultural events.
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Educated in the psychological/medical/legal issues and counseling techniques
concerning rape, incest, and domestic violence. Volunteer for "Rape
Crisis Helpline". Coordinated "Sexual Assault Awareness Week"
'96 & '97 at Sarah Lawrence College.
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Trained to teach theater skills to children in grades K - 12. Stationed
at Leak & Watts, Yale Psychiatric Institute, and
Public School 30.
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New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, 2001
Masters of Arts, Performance Studies
* Paulette Goddard Scholarship recipient
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Michael Howard Studios, Summer Intensive, 2000
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Sarah Lawrence College, 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences and Theatre Arts
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Sample of Education Workshops
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Partnership for After-School Education
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Training of Trainers, Behavior Management - June 2004
Training of Trainers, Conflict Resolution - May 2004
Maximizing Learning Opportunities - December 2003
Skill Set Development - October 2003
Literacy Through the Arts - October 2003
Literacy Institute - August 2003
Spontaneous Theatre: Exploring Personal and Social Issues Through Drama
- March 2003
Fundamentals of Child Development - October 2002
Curriculum Development - October 2002
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Bank Street College of Education & The After-School Corporation
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Connecting through the Arts: A Literacy-Based Approach - April 2003
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New York City Arts In Education Roundtable
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Face to Face Conference - 2002, 2003
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