Kara E. Faraldi Email & Phone Number

• Teach grade-specific musicianship and music literacy courses for students aged K-6 using the Kodaly pedagogical method and the Eisen/Robertson sequencing as outlined in AN AMERICAN METHODOLOGY.
• Direct the Regents Cantorum, an extracurricular school choir for students in grades 7-12.
• Teach grammar, middle, and high school drama courses for students in grades 1-12. Topics include, but are not limited to, basic acting skills, varying levels of script analysis, and strategies for… Show more
• Teach grammar, middle, and high school drama courses for students in grades 1-12. Topics include, but are not limited to, basic acting skills, varying levels of script analysis, and strategies for approaching classical.
• Direct the extracurricular theatre program for grades 9-12 and the production of the annual spring play. Show less

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Performed as a member of the chorus in the production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

• Taught beginning, technical, and advanced level theatre arts appreciation courses at Holmes and Liberty Middle Schools, leading various learning activities to facilitate the learning of important performance and.
• Directed approximately 40 students in musical theatre productions and oversaw tasks given to approximately 15 students serving on the stage crew alongside of other faculty.
• Managed the hiring and scheduling of internal… Show more
• Managed the hiring and scheduling of internal and external professionals to serve as Music Director and Choreographer. Show less

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

• Assisted guests with a safe, attentive, and timely seating experience alongside a team of approximately 15-20 ushers, creating action plans for late arrivals, escorting guests with special physical needs or limitations.
• Ensured a distraction-free environment by monitoring for potential disturbances to other guests, including but not limited to the following: photography, video recording, upset children, etc.
• Maintained a clean… Show more
• Maintained a clean theatre through the discarding of trash in the house and cleaning guest bathrooms in between performances. Show less

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

• Served as communication liaison between 17 child performers aged 9-14, their parents, and Stage Management regarding rehearsals, show schedules, special events, etc.
• Developed and maintained regular work schedules for child performers in accordance with governmental labor regulations and assure that children report for scheduled work.
• Provided oversight of child performers at all rehearsals and performances in all areas of the theatre, documenting backstage and onstage movements… Show more
• Provided oversight of child performers at all rehearsals and performances in all areas of the theatre, documenting backstage and onstage movements, assisting with make-up and costume changes as needed, monitoring.

Lynchburg, Virginia Area

• Oversaw the use and creation of visual elements in weekly worship services including projections, lyrics, and sermon notes through ProPresenter5.
• Created and published weekly sermon note outlines in the YouVersion Bible App.
• Assisted the Technical Director with the weekly set-up and tear-down of the technical elements in the worship space.

Lynchburg, Virginia

• Coached students towards academic and professional success by providing advice regarding degree programs, flexible scheduling options, and financial aid assistance over the phone and through e-mail.
• Directed students to academic support resources on the Liberty University website, promoting self-sufficiency through instruction on how to utilize their available options for future use in online course work.

Forest, VA

Gastonia, North Carolina

• Worked on a team of 5 alongside of church leadership to plan and prepare for the Student Ministry’s Summer Camp, Kids Ministry Vacation Bible School, and Student Ministry Mission Week.
• Assisted with Wednesday night programs such as Awana and Youth Group, and during Sunday School programs offered during worship services as a teacher or teacher’s assistant.
• Direct and acted in the Vacation Bible School drama program both on the Parkwood Main Campus and on the domestic missions trip to… Show more
• Direct and acted in the Vacation Bible School drama program both on the Parkwood Main Campus and on the domestic missions trip to Goldsboro, NC.
• Perform other administrative assistance as needed. Show less

Lynchburg, Virginia

• Backstage crew member for the following shows: Les Miserables (August-October 2013, Running Crew/Spotlight Operator), Kindertransport (December 2013-February 2014, Dramaturg/Crew), Mary Poppins (March-May 2014.
• Assist the director and technical staff as needed on one or more of the following tasks, depending on… Show more
• Assist the director and technical staff as needed on one or more of the following tasks, depending on the production: building and painting the set, hanging and focusing lights, presenting research, assisting stage.
• Cast member for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (December 2014-January 2015, Molly Aster). Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theatre Arts Education, 3.66

Activities and Societies: Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society Kappa Theta Alpha Chapter (Historian Spring - Fall 2015); Alpha Lamda Delta Honor.

Kodaly Music Pedagogy Certificate, Music Teacher Education