Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Timeline
Teacher

Beth Allen

Celina,TX

Summary

Caring Tutor with 25+ years of experience in home education. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Home School Tutor

Tim and Kathryn Long
08.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with parents to develop tailored learning plans that catered to individual student needs and goals. Taught all basics including phonics, reading, writing, math, science, history and critical thinking. Helped with organization and life skills.
  • Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
  • Extensive experience with Explode the Code, Handwriting without Tears, Five in a Row, The Critical Thinking Company Math and Language curriculum and Beautiful Feet Early American history.
  • Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
  • Fostered effective study habits by guiding students on how to prioritize tasks.
  • Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
  • Led students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.

Ballet Mistress – Dance Instructor – Rehearsal Coach

Amy's Studio of Performing Arts
09.2016 - Current
  • Introduced high quality ballet technique as the core of all dance instruction, increasing enrollment and quality of dance techniques
  • Developed curricula used by all dance instructors
  • Corrected ballet, tap and jazz classes to reinforce correct dance technique through all dance styles, resulting in estimated 100% quality improvement
  • Taught ballet, acting and musical theatre to ages 3 – 22 including special needs children and young adults.
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
  • Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.

Home School Educator

Briarcreek Christian School
08.1997 - 01.2016
  • Adapted “Thomas Jefferson Education” home school education methods to suit pre-reading students with dyslexia, ADHD and/or autism
  • Developed books-on-tape literature-centered interdisciplinary (multi-subject) curriculum spanning English, history, sciences, math, critical thinking, arts, social science, life skills, ethics, leadership and personality recognition and development
  • Adapted “case studies” methodology pioneered at Harvard Business School to analyze literature on audio books
  • Instructed 3 students from pre-K -12 to graduation; 1 with ADHD and autism, 2 with dyslexia
  • Developed daily lesson plans accommodating each student's capabilities
  • Employed physical and occupational therapists, dyslexia tutors
  • Provided extracurricular activities including social activities, sports and dance
  • Stayed on budget for materials and services with no outside financial subsidies or assistance utilizing library and internet resources.

Co-Founder and Artistic Director

North Texas Creative Arts Academy
09.2012 - 05.2015
  • Conceived, founded and led the first extracurricular performing arts program for home schooled students ages 6 – 17 in Keller area
  • Taught 50+ students in acting, movement, vocal performance and fabrication of scenery and props
  • 80% student retention over 3 years
  • Parents reported increased confidence, concentration, creativity and communication skills
  • Six students proceeded to work professionally in performing arts
  • Promoted program on social media and email to market to D/FW area home school associations and families
  • Developed curricula for all classes
  • Chose plays and materials for classes and productions to facilitate student growth
  • Taught acting and musical theatre to ages 6 - 18 including “Creative Drama”, “Acting for Stage & Film”, “Script Analysis”, “Character Development”, “Basic Choreography Movement” and “Creative Writing” in which the students wrote original scripts and integrated them with appropriate music and dance movement.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Theatre And Business

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
05.1980

Skills

  • Exceptional Communication
  • Independent and Team Skills
  • Collaborative learning
  • Parent Communication
  • Teaching strategies
  • Curriculum Planning and Lesson Development
  • Subject Expertise
  • Microsoft Office, Open Office, QuickBooks
    Office Admin& Organization: CRM,sales, training & Accounting

Awards

  • 29 regional award nominations for acting, directing and set design for You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, The Musical, Best Actress, Best Direction and Best supporting Actor, The Other Place and Best Sound and Best Actor, Neil Simon’s Chapter Two.
  • 11 regional award nominations for performances in a musical, including Disney's Aladdin, Jr, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, The Musical (youth cast) and Disney's Lion King, Jr.

Timeline

Home School Tutor

Tim and Kathryn Long
08.2020 - Current

Ballet Mistress – Dance Instructor – Rehearsal Coach

Amy's Studio of Performing Arts
09.2016 - Current

Co-Founder and Artistic Director

North Texas Creative Arts Academy
09.2012 - 05.2015

Home School Educator

Briarcreek Christian School
08.1997 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Theatre And Business

Southwestern University

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