Kayla Ehrlich Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, United States

Directed play productions and taught theatre arts in a title I (low-income) middle school. - Led instruction for diverse groups with a focus on respect, inclusivity and equity.- Facilitated performance management programs resulting in our Drama Company advancing by 3 levels in 3 years in the One Act Play UIL Competition.- Increased engagement by 150% in 2 years through establishing the first Jr. Thespian Society in the district.-Maintained detailed, organized databases of individuals for skill progression and course completion.-Mediated disciplinary matters with confidentiality and empathy, referring complex matters to the appropriate staff.-Conflict resolution strategies resulted in a 50% reduction in behavioral discipline escalations.-Created uniform interview & audition criteria for selection of company members.- Followed procedures to respond to complaints & allegations. - Provided compliant work accommodations for individuals with disabilities.- Ranked in top 90% of applicants for creation of training & development programs, and was awarded a full-ride scholarship to study at Shakespeare's Globe in London for 3 weeks.

Royal Palm Beach, Florida, United States

- Increased program visibility by 600% by establishing an multi award-winning theater arts program - Built partnerships with local vendors, creating group coaching for company members, resulting in $100,000+ in scholarships and a 95% acceptance rate to top-choice postsecondary institutions.- Achieved a consistent top 5% work selection rate, resulting in 11 members becoming professionally published and produced playwrights. - Led team to wins at the local, state and national levels. - Reduced production costs by 90% while improving quality.

South Florida

Acting resume available upon request

Shrm-Cp, Shrm-Cp

Self-study that led to passing the SHRM-CP exam on the first attempt. Exam results showed "area of strength" (far above the standard.

Teaching Shakespeare Through Performance

I was selected for a merit-based full scholarship from The English-Speaking Union to attend a three week professional development.

Bachelor'S Degree, Bfa: Theatre Performance/ Minor: English, Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Alpha Psi OmegaStudied: Acting, Directing, Stage Management, Movement, Voice Production, Dialects, Musical.