Anastazia Whittle
Takoma Park,MD
Summary
Early childhood arts education specialist with six years of experience designing creative learning experiences, coaching educators, and developing curriculum that supports child development through the arts. Professional background in theatre combined with graduate training in art education provides a unique perspective on integrating creativity, play, and research-based instructional practices. Passionate about supporting teaching artists through professional development, collaborative coaching, and innovative arts programming that empowers both educators and young learners.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Workshop Lead Teacher
KIPP DC Discover Academy
Washington, USA
06.2020 - Current
- Design and implement comprehensive arts curriculum serving more than 240 Pre-K through Kindergarten students using developmentally appropriate, play-based instructional practices.
- Integrate visual arts with literacy, STEM, and social-emotional learning to create engaging interdisciplinary experiences.
- Coached and collaborated with classroom teachers, instructional staff, and volunteers to enhance arts integration and increase student engagement.
- Develop instructional resources, lesson plans, visual supports, and assessment tools aligned with early childhood best practices.
- Led school-wide professional collaboration through committee leadership, coordinated staff initiatives, and cultivated a positive school culture.
- Design family engagement opportunities that strengthen partnerships between home and school while celebrating student creativity.
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, addressing varying developmental, cultural, and learning needs.
- Continuously evaluate student engagement and instructional effectiveness to refine curriculum and improve learning outcomes.
Wardrobe Supervisor
Round House Theatre
Bethesda, USA
07.2015 - 12.2019
- Supervised wardrobe operations, prioritized competing responsibilities, and resolved real-time production challenges in fast-paced environments to maintain performance quality.
- Managed costume operations for professional theatrical productions while maintaining high artistic and organizational standards.
- Coordinated backstage logistics and collaborated with production teams to deliver seamless performances despite demanding production schedules.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships across creative and technical departments, enhancing support for successful live performances.
Administrative Assistant
Troika Entertainment
Gaithersburg, USA
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Coordinated day-to-day administrative operations, including scheduling, correspondence, document preparation, and project coordination, to ensure smooth workflow.
- Developed reports, presentations, and administrative materials that enabled executive leadership to make informed decisions.
- Facilitated production planning, meeting logistics, and event preparation for organizational initiatives, enhancing team collaboration.
Education
Master of Arts - Art Education
Ohio State University
08-2026
Standard Credential - Early Childhood Education
KIPP DC Capital Teaching Residency Program
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre, Costume Design
Virginia Commonwealth University
Skills
- Arts Education Programming
- Project Management
- Program Coordination
- Event Planning & Logistics
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Community Engagement
- Curriculum design
- Training and mentoring
- Arts integration
- Special education
Timeline
Creative Workshop Lead Teacher
KIPP DC Discover Academy
06.2020 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Troika Entertainment
01.2018 - 04.2018
Wardrobe Supervisor
Round House Theatre
07.2015 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Art Education
Ohio State University
Standard Credential - Early Childhood Education
KIPP DC Capital Teaching Residency Program
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre, Costume Design
Virginia Commonwealth University