Diane Becker, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Greensboro

Collaborating with and empowering talented individuals to problem solve and find workable solutions to customize projects for contract demands. Facilitating recruitment, equipment training, and safety training for employees. Assisting in research of technology and industry changes to better equip our organization to higher levels of success.

Improved student understanding of how to conduct valid research with appropriate documentation. Expanded the use of technology by integrating Smartboard technology into the classroom instruction. Collaborated with other teachers in a professional learning community to design and implement pacing guides, lesson plans, and assessment tools to increase student performance in English Language Arts.

Greensboro, Nc

Collaborated with other arts teachers to strategically plan how to better connect with professional artists and business community to strengthen the quality of arts programming offered at Weaver Academy. Created Instructional designs to challenge and support students in a theatre intensive program. Facilitated leadership projects designed by senior honors students within the Weaver Community as well as at the International Thespian Society State Festival. Facilitated students to become self-advocates within their artistic endeavors through the use of portfolios, presentations, and attendance to state level competitions, festivals, and theatre education field trips.

Raleigh, Nc

Expanded a strong theatre program by refining rehearsal schedules and holding student leadership accountable for growth goals. Reinstated membership in the International Thespian Society and cultivated a climate of growth, excitement, and responsibility in the development of a quality arts process and performance. Expanded and utilized current technology opportunities to better communicate with parents and the community about performance opportunities and improve the quality of theatrical performances. Expanded the quality of the technical theatre program to incorporate lighting and sound technicians that were certified through an assessment program and qualified to operate lights and sound for events scheduled in the auditorium.

Charlotte, Nc

Expanded the technical theatre program from 12 students to 75 students and improved the quality of sets, lighting, and sound in theatre productions. Designed technical theatre lessons that utilized student choices and provided ownership in the design process. Created and incorporated an assessment tool to evaluate student lighting and sound board operators, which helped to expand the life of theatre equipment. Collaborated with other arts teachers to establish performing arts goals, outcomes, and pacing guides, which were highlighted in an annual musical theatre production.

Monroe, Nc

Designed hands-on lessons that utilized the standard course of study and reinforced reading, writing, math, and social studies skills. Collaborated with content area teachers to build units of study to support student success in various classes. Developed student leaders through the development of a drama club and two annual productions each year.Collaborated with the principal to create a motivational reading program. Researched motivation and reading skills to design hands on lessons to support students’ self-confidence and reading growth. Collaborated with administration to help separate disciplinary consequences from inhibiting participating in activities celebrating academic success.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Master Of Education - Med, Theatre Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Theatre Education