Experience Summary
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Education
Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Masters of Science in Entertainment Business, Fall 2013
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University; Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, December 2000
Tallahassee Community College; Tallahassee, Florida
Associate of Arts, General Studies
Employment
Symphony Seven Arts and Technology Conservatory; Tallahassee, Florida
Department Chair of Theatre
August 2012
-Responsible for development of theatre department, professional student training, development of theatre season and competitions
City of Tallahassee; Tallahassee, Florida
Palmer Munroe Teen Center
Director (Choices)/Project Coordinator for Multi-Media Academy/
Acting Coach
April 2012-Present
-Writer, Director and Coordinator for teen summer short film
-Acting coach for local teens during the academic school year
Leon County School System
Apalachee Elementary School; Tallahassee, Florida
Instructional Paraprofessional (Title I)
February 2012-Present
-Assist classroom teacher with age and level appropriate curriculum (1st grade)
Leon County School System
21st Century/STARS Program; Tallahassee, Florida
Summer Drama Activity Leader
June 2012-July 2012
-Develop drama activities and lesson for grade 1st-5th
-Direct a drama showcase at the end of the summer
Orange County School System
Hope Charter/Legacy High School; Ocoee, Florida
Drama Teacher/ 3/4 Classroom Assistant/After-School Teacher
August 2008- September 2009
-Engage students in a beginning drama fine arts credit for 10th -12th grade (Drama)
-Assist classroom teacher with age and level appropriate curriculum (3/4)
-Provide supervision to K-12 students after school hours (After-care)
Dekalb County School System
Allgood Elementary School; Stone Mountain, Georgia
Kindergarten Paraprofessional/ Science Lab Teacher/
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
September 2003-January 2006
- (Kin. Para) Assisted teacher with state standards and curriculum
- (Lab) Solely responsible for teaching and running science lab
- (Para) Roaming Paraprofessional for entire elementary school
Dunaire Elementary School; Stone Mountain, Georgia
Long Term Substitute/Drama Club Sponsor/Substitute Teacher
August 2002-June 2003
-Directed students in stage work, communication skills and theatre skills
P’s & Q’s Childcare Staffing
2131 Kingston Court, Suite 131/ Marietta, Georgia 30067
Substitute Pre-K Teacher
- Substitute teacher for various Metro-Atlanta childcare facilities
Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida
Staff Development and Training Assistant
January 1997-1999
-Update training record for all state employees
-Set-up training room and equipment for seminars and training courses
Teaching Style
I believe that every student can learn. The key is finding their learning style and applying it.