Ellen Desmond Email & Phone Number

Concord, Nh, Us

Concord, New Hampshire, United States

Concord, Nh

- Provide theatre arts instruction to 40 youth campers, conducting one-on-one, small groups, and full-company rehearsals- Oversee production design and assist as necessary: design light plot, build sets, collect props, and assist in creation of each show’s playbill- Stage manage during performances as assistant director

Manchester, Nh

- Taught sixth and seventh grade English using the principles of whole-child education, Understanding by Design curriculum development, and project-based learning- Taught Upper School creative writing course (Spring 2018)- Served as a seventh-grade head class advisor, reporting academic, social, and extracurricular progress to families- Oversaw community service activities- Produced, directed, or assistant directed 2-3 drama productions each year, collaborating with a small team on production design and managing a budget of ~$10K per show- Served as coordinator of the Mosaic Digital Portfolio project to propel student skills documentation and organization- Initiated and led the first Cougar Bootcamp, a sixth-grade skills training at the beginning of the year- 2016-2018 microgrant recipient for Picturing Poetry and Communication Innovation sixth grade projects

- Intern Teacher (Fall/Winter 2013) who assumed all of mentor teacher’s responsibilities during her maternity leave (Spring 2014). Rehired to teach seventh and eighth grade English and sixth grade Growth Education (2014-2015).- Served as academic advisor, drama director, Improv Club advisor, co-advisor for Service Council, tutor in essay-writing and reading comprehension- Carried out short-term experiential, project-based learning projects: outdoor education (October 2013), immigration pilot project (February 2014), Work-Study Program (March 2014)- Other responsibilities included: ongoing parent communication; vocal in weekly team, department, and division meetings; wrote highly personalized progress reports, letters of recommendation, and commendations

Concord, Nh

Spring 2009, 2010; October 2012 - June 2013- Carried out classroom teachers’ wishes in their absences, providing a safe community for pre-K – grade 8 learners- Experience as a behavioral aide, ELL, and Title I substitute

Certificate, Education Finance

Edunomics Lab certificate program

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English

Minor in Religious Studies Extensive coursework and practica in Education CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT: Apartment Community Advisor (2011-2012).

Education record

Study abroad through Academic Programs International