Andres San Millan
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Highly tolerant Assistant Teacher dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with moderate knowledge in various subjects.
Creative instructor offering 22 years of experience developing and implementing Performing and Visual arts course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements. Caring Assistant Teacher with 9 years of experience in classroom instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Assistant Teacher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Artistic Director
City Of Poughkeepsie / Bardavon Opera House
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Selected and coached 50-100 artists/ performers to execute quality performances and enhanced production value.
- Networked and collaborated with City of Poughkeepsie and Bardavon theater managers to schedule festival and parade.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Directed day-to-day business operations and made strategic decisions to further organizational goals and fiscal objectives.
- Achieved individual and troupe success through enhanced collaborative and communications skills.
- Oversaw installation and operation of on-set sound and lighting equipment to achieve superior production results.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
Teaching Artist
ARC Of The Greater Hudson Valley
01.2019 - Current
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep 16 students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Planned yearly in-school and external student exhibitions.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Artistic Director
Cocoon Theatre
01.1987 - 12.2022
- Secured yearly generous support of prestigious Scripps Foundation from 2001 to 2022
- Scheduled seasonal theater productions and engaged actors and stage personnel to execute dramatic, musical and comedy performances.
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
- Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
- Drafted wrap-up reports for completed artistic activities and prepared monthly progress updates for upcoming productions and events. .
- Directed day-to-day business operations and made strategic decisions to further organizational goals and fiscal objectives.
- Managed theater's budget and interacted with charities, sponsors and trusts to obtain operating funds.
- Organized, scheduled and produced performance videos to communicate diverse client themes and messages.
- Created arts organization's seasonal performance and exhibition program and selected performers and artists for upcoming events.
- Achieved individual and troupe success through enhanced collaborative and communications skills.
- Oversaw installation and operation of on-set sound and lighting equipment to achieve superior production results.
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Networked and collaborated with theater managers and producers to schedule Dance and Drama performances.
Life Skills Coordinator
CHP
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained detailed, confidential of 12 client files.
- Offered training on personal hygiene and grooming skills.
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
- Facilitated sessions in person and over phone.
- Maintained impeccable records for each client and daily instructional activities.
- Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
- Created learner-centered individual program plans.
- Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Educated clients about important nutritional habits and how to plan healthy meals.
- Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
- Provided insight and ideas to promote client growth.
- Coached clients through difficult life circumstances.
Youth Counselor
CHP
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Helped 6 Residential clients daily
- Offered training on personal hygiene and grooming skills.
- Facilitated sessions in person.
- Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Assisted with personal care appointments such as haircuts and doctors' appointments.
- Assessed effectiveness of training to create more effective future training programs.
- Coached clients through difficult life circumstances.
- Provided insight and ideas to promote client growth.
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
- Promoted proper sanitation by training on important cleaning tasks in kitchens and bathrooms.
- Defined and identified key math concepts for pre-adult learners.
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
- Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
- Administered medications and helped clients set reminders to learn how to take important medications according to schedule.
- Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
- Educated clients about important nutritional habits and how to plan healthy meals.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Teaching Artist
Hyde Park Public School
07.2008 - 06.2017
- Taught yearly workshops to 265 children for 9 years
- Improved students' analytical skills.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
Education
No Degree - Figure Painting
Woodstock School of Art
Woodstock, NY07.2003
No Degree - Figure Painting, Anatomy, Art
Barret House
Poughkeepsie, NY06.1997
No Degree - Dance, Choreography, Improvisation, Composition
Nikolais /Louis Dance Theatre, Lab
New York, NY05.1987
High School Diploma -
Ignacio Zuloaga
Eibar Spain06.1975
Skills
- Classroom Teaching
- Research Leadership
- Creative Instruction Style
- Differentiated Instruction
- Theater Production
- Plan Lessons
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Active Listening
- Constructive Feedback
- Diverse Artistic Mediums
- Diverse Student Groups
- Interviewing skills
- Personal Finance
- Inspiring clients
- Meal Preparation
- Social Behaviors
Timeline
Artistic Director
City Of Poughkeepsie / Bardavon Opera House
10.2022 - 01.2023
Life Skills Coordinator
CHP
08.2022 - 10.2022
Youth Counselor
CHP
07.2021 - 08.2022
Teaching Artist
ARC Of The Greater Hudson Valley
01.2019 - Current
Teaching Artist
Hyde Park Public School
07.2008 - 06.2017
Artistic Director
Cocoon Theatre
01.1987 - 12.2022
No Degree - Figure Painting
Woodstock School of Art
No Degree - Figure Painting, Anatomy, Art
Barret House
No Degree - Dance, Choreography, Improvisation, Composition
Nikolais /Louis Dance Theatre, Lab
High School Diploma -
Ignacio Zuloaga
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