Abigail Liddell
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Creative Assistant Program Director and Theatre Teacher with 8+ years of experience supporting program performance. Effectively develops and monitors program budgets and verifies adherence. Committed to improving youth-centered programs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Program Director
Creative Arts Team Youth Theatre
09.2018 - Current
- Assisted with the design/creation of curricula, workshop sequences & productions and
ensured a record is kept - Assisted the Program Director and Associate Program Director to oversee the implementation of all Junior Youth Theatre (JYT) projects, and supervised other staff and young people in order to foster individual growth and insure the quality delivery of services, taking responsibility for specified projects as agreed
- Provided administrative support in the week to week functioning of the JYT
- Provided production support for projects/performances with audiences
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Theatre Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
09.2017 - Current
- Served as Team Lead for the Arts Program
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
Lead Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth
- Coached and mentored Assistant Teacher
Education
Master of Science - Education And Special Education
Touro College
New York, NY06.2016
Master of Arts - Applied Theatre
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY05.2007
Skills
- Motivational Leadership
- Educational Program Planning
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Staff Training
- Contract Management
- Workflow Planning
- Presentations
- Team Bonding
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Budget Preparation
Timeline
Assistant Program Director
Creative Arts Team Youth Theatre
09.2018 - Current
Theatre Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
09.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
04.2014 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Education And Special Education
Touro College
Master of Arts - Applied Theatre
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
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