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SOAR Charter School: Denver, CO                          July 2016 - Present                                                

Creative Arts Studio Teacher

• Teach K – 5 students, develop new arts enhancement curriculum

• Work with the arts team and literacy teachers to create a curriculum that integrates and evaluates standards in both areas

• Collaborate with teachers and administration to support and enhance student learning in a new, creative and innovative way

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SOAR Charter School: Denver, CO                         July 2013 - June 2016                                                    

Special Education Teacher and Interventionist

• Taught K – 2nd grade students, devised multi-sensory curriculum and intervention support differentiating for the needs of each individual student

• Tracked data growth for struggling students, created and implemented targeted interventions and curriculum that leads to growth, confidence building and love of learning in students

• Held positive relationships with both parents, students and administration; hardworking, leader, knowledgeable in all subject areas

• Goal oriented individual who recognizes the importance of both academic development as well as social and emotional development of each student; strong belief in whole child learning

 

Repertory High School for Theatre Arts:  

New York, NY                                                    September - October 2012

Student Drama Teacher

• Taught 9th – 12th grade multicultural and traditionally underserved students

• Successfully planned and led classes on ensemble building, acting, improvisation, Ethnodrama, monologues and play analysis

• Assisted with the fall musical, Oklahoma

 

Women’s Leadership Academy of Astoria: 

Queens, NY                                                        October – December 2012

Student Drama Teacher

• Taught 6th – 8th grade multicultural students from low income backgrounds

• Effectively planned and led classes on scene work, costume design, memorization, characterization and musical theatre performance

• Formed a strong relationship and trust with students in a very short amount of time

 

P.S. 161 Arts Integration Residency: 

Harlem, NY                                                                              2011 & 2012

Drama Teacher

• Successfully created and taught two arts integrated curriculums for students grades 2nd  – 6th grade using differentiation to engage a variety of students

• Collaborated with students and classroom teachers to create positive and engaging material                                       

• Assisted with creating and teaching curriculum for the Family Arts Saturday programs

• Coordinated performances, activities and daily schedule for Family Art Day; over 200 children and adults in attendance

 

 

 

 

Manhattan Children’s Theatre:

New York,NY                                                                               Spring 2011

Teaching Artist

• Taught after school program classes for students from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade

• Used warm-ups and creative material that successfully engaged students for the entire class

• Used children’s literature as a tool for young actors to explore their bodies, voices, and imagination to discuss themes of the stories

• Engaged in positive classroom management skills with all students