Alex Leydenfrost
Gregory,MI
Summary
Screenwriting and Acting Teacher successful at working well with students of all backgrounds, parents and other educators. Strong administrator and problem solver with motivational approach. 20+ years in education and dozens of professional acting credits.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
English/Screenwriting/Acting Teacher
Pioneer High School
09.2017 - Current
- Produced and/or directed over 30 shows for Pioneer Theatre Guild.
- Created and developed lesson plans to for Acting and Screenwriting classes.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Drama Teacher
Tappan Middle School
09.2008 - 06.2022
- Developed Middle School theatre curriculum from scratch that is still in use today in multiple Ann Arbor Middle Schools.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
English/Drama Teacher
Taft High School
09.2002 - 06.2007
- Developed the first Drama classes within the Humanities Program at Taft High School.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary English Education
Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2007
Certificate of Completion - Acting
New Actors Workshop
New York, NY05-1990
Bachelor of Arts - English Major, Drama Minor
Franklin And Marshall College
Lancaster, PA05-1988
Skills
- Audition preparation
- Scene analysis
- Character development
- Script interpretation
- Professional Actor
- Proud member of the Actor's Equity Association (AEA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)
Timeline
English/Screenwriting/Acting Teacher
Pioneer High School
09.2017 - Current
Drama Teacher
Tappan Middle School
09.2008 - 06.2022
English/Drama Teacher
Taft High School
09.2002 - 06.2007
Master of Arts - Secondary English Education
Cal State Northridge
Certificate of Completion - Acting
New Actors Workshop
Bachelor of Arts - English Major, Drama Minor
Franklin And Marshall College
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