Kara E. Faraldi Email & Phone Number

Charlottesville, Va, Us

•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 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 approaching classical scripts.•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 theatrical production principles to students in grades 6-8.•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 •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 theatrical production principles to students in grades 6-8.•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 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 as necessary, and providing answers to guests’ questions.•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 •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 as necessary, and providing answers to guests’ questions.•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 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 •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, assisting with make-up and costume changes as needed, monitoring behavior, and ensuring that the director’s vision for the show is maintained through notes and sectional rehearsals as needed. Show less

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 •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 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, Spotlight Operator/Sound Assistant/Running Crew), The Little Mermaid (August-October 2014, Spotlight Operator/Running Crew), and The Secret Garden (April-May 2015, Running Crew).•Assist the director and technical staff as needed on one or more of the following tasks, depending on… Show more •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, Spotlight Operator/Sound Assistant/Running Crew), The Little Mermaid (August-October 2014, Spotlight Operator/Running Crew), and The Secret Garden (April-May 2015, Running Crew).•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 management with backstage organization, etc.•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