Teaching Resume
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EDUCATION
Texas State University
Fall 1998-2000
Degree: Post Graduate-Secondary Teaching Certificate in Theatre
Supervising Professor/Education:
Claudette Harrell
Fall 1994-1995
Degree: Master of Arts in Theater (Design Emphasis) with an Art Cognate
Spring 1990-1994
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
Supervising Professors:
Daniel Hannon
Sheila Hargett
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
August 2020-Present
Lake Belton High School
Temple, Texas
Job Title: High School Theatre Arts Teacher/Director
Administrator:
Jill Ross
2020-21 Duties
- Instructed Theater 1-4. Junior Varsity Theater, Varsity Theater, and co-teach the Technical Theater 2-4.
- Develop instructional goals for the school year.
- Design lesson plans that will engage and instruct students in all of the Theater TEKS.
- Plan and direct the play season for the school year.
- Develop the theater production calendar for the school year
- Manage and monitor the LBHS Theater social media accounts including Facebook, LBHS Theater Website, and Instagram.
- Select and direct the UIL OAP.
- Manager the budget and purchasing for the theater department.
- Direct the mainstage shows for the season.
- Plan and organize the audition materials for the upper level courses of theater.
- Thespian Troupe Sponsor & UIL Theatrical Design Sponsor.
August 2013-May 2020
Academy High School
Little River-Academy, Texas
Job Title: High School & Middle School Theatre Arts Teacher
Administrators:
Alex Remschel 2013-2016
Mistie Dakroub 2016-2019
Logan Chaney 2019-2020
2019-20 Duties
- Instructed three sections of Technical Theatre I-4, one section of ICEV Fashion I, one section of Theatre, Media & Communication (Film), and one section of Theatre Production, Levels 1-4.
- Directed the high school fall play. Currently directing the mid-winter play.
- UIL Theatre Design Sponsor.
- UIL Theatre Film Sponsor.
- Thespian Troupe 7500 Sponsor.
- Instructed three sections of Technical Theatre I-4, one section of ICEV Fashion I, one section of Theatre, Media & Communication (Film), one section of Theatre Production, Levels 1-4, and one section of Theatre, Levels 1-2 at the middle school campus.
- Directed the high school fall play, the high school fall musical, the middle school and high school OAP
- UIL Theatre Film Sponsor.
- Thespian Troupe 7500 Sponsor.
- Instructed three sections of Technical Theatre I-4, one section of Technical Theatre (Costume Design & Construction), one section of Theatre, Media & Communication (Film), one section of Theatre Production, Levels 1-4, and one section of Theatre, Levels 1-2 at the middle school campus.
- Directed high school fall play, the high school fall musical, the middle school and high school OAP.
- UIL Theatre Film Sponsor.
- Thespian Troupe 7500 Sponsor.
- Instructed three sections of Art, Levels 1-3, two sections of Technical Theatre, Levels 1-3, one section of Theatre Production, Levels 1-4, one study hall, and one section of Theatre I at the middle school campus.
- Directed the fall play, the middle school and high school OAP.
- UIL Academic Prose & Poetry Sponsor.
- UIL Theatre Film Sponsor.
- Thespian Troupe 7500 Sponsor.
- Instructed three sections of Art, Levels 1-3, one section of Communications Applications, one section of Theatre I, one section of Technical Theatre, Levels 1-2, & one section of Theatre Production, Levels 1-3.
- Directed three productions including a fall play, the middle school and high school OAP.
- UIL Academic Persuasive & Informative Speaking Sponsor.
- UIL Theatre Design Sponsor.
- Sponsored the AHS Theatre & Art Summer Camp.
- Thespian Troupe 7500 Sponsor.
- Instructed three sections of Art, Levels 1-3, one section of Communications Applications, one section of Theatre I, one section of Technical Theatre 1, & one section of Theatre Production, Levels 1-3
- Directed three productions including a fall play, the middle school and high school OAP.
- UIL Academic Poetry & Prose Sponsor.
- Thespian Troupe 7500 Sponsor.
August 2009-2013
Temple Independent School District
Temple, Texas
Job Title: Middle School Theater Arts Teacher
Administrators:
Dean Frederick 2010-13
Jennie Matheson 2009-2010
2010-13 Duties:
- Instructed five courses in Theatre I, one course in Theater II, one course in Advanced Theater.
- Directed the fall play, UIL OAP and the late spring play.
- Constructed and operated the LMS Fall Festival Haunted House
- Instructed seven courses in Theatre I.
- Directed the UIL OAP and the Spring Scene-O-Rama.
Additional Duties 2013-Present
- Organized & managed all purchasing and fundraising for the department.
- Organized & managed all storage and performance areas.
June 2009-2016
Angelina Art Alliance Camp Center Stage
San Angelo, Texas
Job Title: 4th-7th Grade Theater Summer Camp Instructor
Camp Administrators:
Managing Director: Traci Pinkerton
Assistant Camp Administrator: Ginger Trotter
Camp Director: Teresa Ragland
Duties:
2010 Assignment: Greek Theater
2011 Assignment: Shakespeare
2012 Assignment: Commedia Dell Arte’
2013 Assignment: Melodrama
2014 Assignment: Technical Theatre
2015 Assignment: Technical Theatre
Researched, created and instructed lessons in Theatre History and Technical Theatre for campers in grade levels 4th-7th.
August 2001-2009
Theodore Roosevelt High School
San Antonio, Texas
Job Title: Theater Arts Teacher
Administrators:
Richard Canales 2008-2009
Carl Hall 2006-2008
Robert Todd 2001-2005
Duties:
- Instructed four courses in Theatre I, one course in Technical Theatre 1B (Theatre Design), one course in Technical Theatre 2 (Scenery & Prop Construction), and one course in Theatre Production, Levels 1-4.
- Directed the fall play, the UIL OAP and the spring musical.
- Served as technical director for the Theatre II production.
- Thespian Troupe Sponsor.
- UIL Theatre Design Sponsor.
- Organized and maintained the PAC calendar, the scene shop, the black box & all storage areas.
2007-08 Duties
- Instructed four courses in Theatre I, two courses in Technical Theatre, Levels 1, and one course in Theatre Production, Levels 1-4.
- Directed the fall play, the UIL OAP and the Spring Showcase.
- Served as the technical director for the Theatre II production.
- Thespian Troupe Sponsor.
- Served as technical director for the spring musical.
- Organized and maintained the PAC calendar.
- Instructed four courses in Theatre I, two courses in Technical Theatre, Levels 1, and one course in Theatre Production, Levels 1-4.
- Directed the fall play, the UIL OAP and the Spring Showcase.
- Served as assistant director for the mid-winter musical.
- Chartered the Thespian Chapter & served as the sponsor
- Instructed four courses in Theatre I, two courses in Technical Theatre, Levels 1, and one course in Theatre Production, Levels 1-4.
- Directed the fall play, the UIL OAP and the Spring Showcase.
- Served as technical director for the mid-winter musical.
- Chartered the Thespian Chapter & served as the sponsor.
- Instructed four courses in Theatre I, two courses in Technical Theatre, Levels 1, and one course in Theatre Production, Levels 1-4.
- Directed the fall play, the spring musical, the high school UIL OAP, and Spring Showcase.
- Thespian Troupe Sponsor
- Instructed four courses in Theatre I, two courses in Technical Theatre, Levels 1-2, and one course in Theatre Production, Levels 1-4.
- Directed the Variety Show, the fall play, the UIL OAP and Spring Showcase.
- UIL Academic Sponsor for Prose & Poetry.
- Chartered the Thespian Chapter & served as the sponsor.
- Instructed four courses in Theatre I, two courses in Technical Theatre, Levels 1-2, and one course in Theatre Production, Levels 1-4.
- Directed the fall play, and the UIL OAP.
- UIL Academic Sponsor for Prose & Poetry.
- Instructed five courses in Theatre I, one course in Technical Theatre I, one course in Theatre Production, Levels 1-4.
- Directed the fall play and the UIL OAP.
- Conducted the bi-annual district inventory for the theatre department.
- Organized & managed all purchasing and fundraising for the department.
- Organized & managed all storage and performance areas.
August 1999-2001
Luther Burbank High School
San Antonio, Texas
Job Title: Theater Arts Teacher
Administrator:
Ernest Longoria (Retired 2001)
Duties:
- Instructed the following courses: Theater I, Theater Production 1-4 and Technical Theater I.
- OAP director for two years.
- Designed and constructed costumes, properties and scenery with students.
- Organized and maintained the theater facilities.
- Organized & managed all purchasing and fundraising for the department.
Awards & Honors:
2022-23
High School OAP 5-A Bi-District Qualifier, Moon Over Buffalo
UIL Theater Design, State Qualifiers Nola Ferrell & Liam McCullagh
2021-22
High School OAP 4-A Region Qualifier, Ada & the Engine
2018-19
High School OAP 3-A Region Qualifier, For the Love of Rome (original work)
Middle School OAP First Place, The Marvelous Playbill
UIL Theatre Design, State Qualifiers Nadine & Nala Buckley
2017-18
High School OAP 3-A State Champion, Twentieth Century
High School Theatre 3-A Conference Champion
Middle School OAP Second Place, Dr. Sooney’s Medicine
2016-17
High School OAP 3-A 1st Place State Runner-Up, Lend Me A Tenor
High School Theatre 3-A Conference Champion
Middle School OAP First Place, The Emperor’s New Clothes
2015-16
High School OAP 3-A 1st Place State Runner-Up, Epic Proportions
Middle School OAP First Place, A Doctor in Spite of Himself
The Texas Educational Theatre Association Playfest Playwriting Festival Winner, The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Red Nick & the Crew of the Filthy Sally (original work)
2014-15
High School OAP Area Qualifiers, Chemical Imbalance
Middle School OAP First Place, The Attempted Murder of Peggy Sweetwater
2013-2014
Middle School OAP Second Place, The Marvelous Playbill
2009 NEISD Summa Cum Laude Teacher Recognition Award
2008 NEISD Summa Cum Laude Teacher Recognition Award
2006 NEISD Summa Cum Laude Teacher Recognition Award
References are available upon request