Andrea Gorham
San Leandro,CA
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative Justice Facilitator
Oakland Unifed School District
Oakland, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Implemented of school-wide restorative practices, including restorative services to staff, students & families
- Reduced disproportionate discipline, and promote positive climate and school culture.
- Provide emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Display sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of students and families served.
- Assess student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.
- Implemented Creative Play at recess.
Director of After School and Enrichment
Jewish Community Center Of The East Bay
Oakland, CA
08.2017 - 10.2020
- Designed, implemented and executed full inclusion program for students with special rights
- Conceptualized, developed, and launched program redesign for fully encompassed enrichment program which included: creative play, urban farming/farm-to-table (raising chickens, full vegetable garden, animal care, etc.), Musical Theatre, dance and music and etc.
- Managed team of 25 staff and teachers.
- Created, oversaw, and managed annual operating budget of $2.5 million.
- Developed and implemented professional development for teachers and staff.
- Hired, trained and supervised all staff.
- Managed completion of all staff hire paperwork and on boarding process.
- Participated in development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies for all after school programs.
- Managed regular communication with families and parents
Director of Performing Arts Programming
San Leandro Unified School Distrcit
San Leandro, CA
09.2001 - 06.2017
- Responsible for overall program development, administration, and supervision of all Theatre Arts Education programs within middle schools (2) and elementary schools (8).
- Managed annual $275,000 budget.
- Supervised interns, volunteers, and teaching artists hired for programs.
- Developed and launched implementation of musical theatre programs, curriculum and assessments
- Key liaison between school administrations, program staff, students, parents, and community partners.
- Coordinated after school and weekend Workshops, throughout school year, with working professional artists within Bay Area and New York.
- Facilitated after school and weekend workshops, throughout school year, with working professional artists.
- Direct Fall/Spring Musicals and elementary school satellite programs within school year.
- Overall Responsibility of practical and creative interpretation of dramatic script.
- Involved at all stages of creative process.
- Coordinated effectively across wide range of disciplines with artistic vision.
Founding Artistic Director
Curtain Call Perfomring Arts
San Leandro, CA
05.2007 - 10.2014
- Was Responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementation of artistic vision of company.
- Developed recognizable artistic identity and brand.
- Oversaw Education Programs (Gift of Broadway, Family Day At The Theatre and Student Theatre Projects).
- Implemented Gift of Broadway program that brought main stage productions to Bay Area K-8 schools. The Gift of Broadway served over $3,000 students by offering free school assemblies.
- Created yearly season
- Managed development:
Education
Master of Arts - Arts Education
Holy Names University
Oakland, CA05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts, Musical Theatre Option
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA05.2003
Associate of Arts - Theatre Arts
Chabot College
Hayward, CA05.2001
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Cultural Awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- MS Office
- Attention to Detail
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Restorative Justice Facilitator
Oakland Unifed School District
10.2021 - Current
Director of After School and Enrichment
Jewish Community Center Of The East Bay
08.2017 - 10.2020
Founding Artistic Director
Curtain Call Perfomring Arts
05.2007 - 10.2014
Director of Performing Arts Programming
San Leandro Unified School Distrcit
09.2001 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Arts Education
Holy Names University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts, Musical Theatre Option
California State University - East Bay
Associate of Arts - Theatre Arts
Chabot College
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