Scott Sheldon Email & Phone Number

Woodbury Heights, Nj, Us

Greater Philadelphia Area

Mt. Laurel, Nj

Education Specialist• Drafted and edited educational content for the web to serve out-of-school time educators• Created and hosted interactive, educational presentations both virtually and in-person for out-of-school time educators• Processed feedback data and generated reporting and analytics to be shared with key partners• Created video interviews, scripted scenes, and documentary-style clips to bolster educational experiences.

Education Specialist• Researched and wrote educational videos on a variety of topics for ESL students in China• Served as host and onscreen talent

Theatre Electives Teacher / Director of Theatre (August 2013 – present)• Overhauled the entire Theatre Electives curriculum with a focus on critical thinking and creative expression • Taught six classes a day (Presentation Skills, Stage Design, Costume Design, Acting 1, Acting 2, Playwriting)• Served as Managing Director of the Theatre Department through selecting plays for the season, managing the annual budget, organizing field trips, developing production calendars, designing… Show more Theatre Electives Teacher / Director of Theatre (August 2013 – present)• Overhauled the entire Theatre Electives curriculum with a focus on critical thinking and creative expression • Taught six classes a day (Presentation Skills, Stage Design, Costume Design, Acting 1, Acting 2, Playwriting)• Served as Managing Director of the Theatre Department through selecting plays for the season, managing the annual budget, organizing field trips, developing production calendars, designing graphics, hiring designers• Served as the Creative Director for six shows, one of which was an original production and collaborationEnglish Teacher / Co-Director of Theatre (August 2010 – August 2013)• Created both the current 11th and 12th grade English curricula with a focus on individualized instruction, scaffolded learning, various learning modalities, critical thinking, and group project dynamics• Updated data analysis and test incentives that led to an increase in state test proficiency from 24% to 52%• Created the state-mandated Senior Project for the first 12th grade class from Boys’ Latin• Served as rehearsal director, choreographer, costume designer, graphic designer, and coach for six shows Show less

West Philadelphia High School

English Teacher at West Philadelphia High School / Reading & Writing Teacher at Sulzberger Middle School• Revised and reconstituted the curriculum for both 10th and 12th grade English• Streamlined the state-mandated Senior Project, overseeing approximately 30 faculty mentors and 100 students• Created the Night School English curriculum with a focus on lifetime learning and individualized instruction

North Adams, Ma

• Revised tour script, tour procedures, and the training and review of approximately 25 student ambassadors• Assisted in the planning and execution of multiple campus events such as Orientation, Parent Weekend, etc.• Contributed to the reorganizing of the office and assisted in various clerical tasks

Fitchburg, Ma

• Supervised loan applications and processing, as well as the service quality of six lending officers• Managed daily operations of the teller line, staffing, vault balancing, security procedures, etc.• Provided swift, efficient customer service while maintaining an excellent balancing record

Teacher Certification, Secondary Education And Teaching, 3.96

Activities and Societies: Teach for America

Master’S Degree, Theatre/Theater, 3.94

Activities and Societies: I came in second place (out of more than 100 submission) in the First Flights Playwriting Competition. I focused.

Bachelor’S Degree, Fine & Performing Arts (Theatre And Arts Management), 4.0

Activities and Societies: Active in productions with the FPA Theatre Department Co-President of the MCLA Dance Company Senior Student.