Anne Cuevas
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Drama Teacher successful at working well with students, parents and other educators. Strong administrator and problem solver with motivational approach. 20+ years in education. Knowledgeable professional with strong background in teaching fine arts. Proven track record of successfully engaging students in learning. Employs deep understanding of importance of creativity in classroom to meet student needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Performing Arts Teacher
Flagstaff Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Produced 5 theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.
- Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Director of Performing Arts
KIPP: Bay Area
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL06.1998
Skills
- Strategy Planning
- Staff Meetings
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Google Docs
- Special Projects
- Acting Coaching
- Parent Communication
- District Standards
- Social Perceptiveness
- Stress Tolerance
- Multicultural Art Mastery
- Acting and Performance Techniques
- Group Activities
- Conflict Management
- Stage Lighting
- Learning Modalities
- Instructional Strategies
- Drama
- Fundraising Expertise
- Instructional Techniques
- Producing Special Events
- Team Collaboration
- Activity Organization
- Daily Lesson Plans
- Collaborative Environments
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
- Management Support
- Creative Cloud Understanding
Timeline
Performing Arts Teacher
Flagstaff Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Director of Performing Arts
KIPP: Bay Area
07.2019 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Northern Illinois University