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Dennis, Ma, Us

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Design and implement student-centered theatre programs to promote individual thought and creativity.•Produce two theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.•Expose students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.•Collaborate with the Unified Arts disciplines to identify opportunities for group instructional strategies and identify student needs.•Utilize a curriculum that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the student body.•Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.•Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.•Facilitated learning with aids, technology, and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.•Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide a safe, calm learning environment.•Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.•Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.•Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.•Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.•Planned lessons to reflect group and individual studentsAttended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.•Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with the school calendar.•Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.•Engaged in corrective and disciplinary action when appropriate.•Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.•Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.•Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.

Managed administrative logistics of events planning,event booking and event promotions.Designed and implemented efforts to publicize eventsand promote sponsorships.Developed post-event reports to determine the effectivenessof each event.Evaluated and selected service providers and vendorsaccording to customer requirements.Reviewed event bills to confirm the accuracy and approvepayment.Brainstormed and implemented creative event conceptsand themes.Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets andtimelines in job-related software.Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment,transportation, and displays for various types of events.Organized, coordinated, and deployed events whilefocusing on delivering superior customer service.Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians during events.Consulted with customers to determine objectives andrequirements for events.Hired, trained, and supervised volunteers and supportstaff required for events.Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.Performed event coordination for larger parties andgatherings.Managed event logistics and operations.Acquired contracts and agreements to finalizenegotiations and obtain approval signatures.Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work,Establish budgets and determine timelines for the venueSelection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal,ceremonies and receptions.Strategized plans to increase bar revenue throughinnovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks andcustomer-focused events.Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized tomeet expected demands.Capitalized on opportunities to advance operations andmixology knowledge, enhancing customer service withrefined and current expertise.Consulted with managers to organize special events andpromotions.Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverageservices and customer regulations

Newton, Ma, Us

• Design and implement a thematic unit for each of the six primary classroom (grades PK-K), two Lower Elementary Classrooms (grades 1-3) and one Upper Elementary Classroom (grades 4-6) Current theme is The Power to Change the World —Student Activism and Theatre• Culminating performance for each classroom grades PK-6• Collaborate with classroom teachers to rehearse and perform a classplay based on the years theme• Develop and implement a theatre curriculum and scope andsequence aligned with the state standards for grades PK-6• Design and implement an After-school Drama Club

Newton, Ma, Us

• Collaborate with HOS, AHOS, division leaders and classroom teachers to implement and sustain a diverse curriculum in all levels• Act as a resource on the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion for faculty and staff in their work with students and in their development of curriculum and programs• Promote an awareness and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion among staff, faculty and families• Present topics relating to diversity, equity and inclusion at staff meetings• Lead diversity, equity and inclusion based workshops on teacher professional days• Plan programming that further enriches the appreciation of diversity, equity and inclusion at Wellan• Organize three service learning projects annually for Student Council• Program and coordinate logistics and content for two culturalcelebrations and the annual Festival of Lights

Newton, Ma, Us

• Collaborate with HOS, AHOS, division leaders and classroom teachers to implement and sustain a diverse curriculum in all levels• Act as a resource on the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion for faculty and staff in their work with students and in their development of curriculum and programs• Promote an awareness and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion among staff, faculty and families• Present topics relating to diversity, equity and inclusion at staff meetings• Lead diversity, equity and inclusion based workshops on teacher professional days• Plan programming that further enriches the appreciation of diversity, equity and inclusion at Wellan• Organize three service learning projects annually for Student Council• Program and coordinate logistics and content for two culturalcelebrations and the annual Festival of Lights

Newton, Ma, Us

• Motivate students to succeed by establishing routines and clearly stating expectations• Consistently create a community of learners using ResponsiveClassroom and R.U.L.E.R. strategies• Work collaboratively with co-teacher in all areas of the classroom• Collaborate with families to ensure a strong home to schoolconnection• Adapt and deliver the Montessori Curriculum through differentiatedinstruction• Design and implement integrated units in Guided Reading andReader's Theatre• Implement Handwriting Without Tears curriculum• Write progress reports and meets with parents during parent/teacher conferences

Belmont, Massachusetts, Us

• Collaborate with the Director of Summer Programming, Camp Director and other members of the administrative team during the school year and throughout the summer• Work with all members of the administrative team to plan, staff and coordinate the summer program• Implement and facilitate camp orientation for all staff members• Responsible for supporting, Group Counselors, Interns and FutureLeaders• Acts as a mentor to younger staff members and campers• Responsible for enacting a performance review for Group Counselorsand Specialists• Meets regularly with staff members regarding group dynamics,behavior, health or well being concerns of campers• Works as a liaison between parents and staff members to addressconcerns• Works to ensure the day to day programming and over all success ofthe camp day

English Language Instruction, Education

Master Of Education - Med, Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Acting

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Acting

Education record

Education record