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Cari Ancelet

Teacher
Cedar Park,TX

Summary

Dynamic Director recognized district-wide for creative leadership and artistic innovation. Recipient of multiple awards, including Superior Ratings at theatre festivals Successful at bringing out best in cast and crew. Teacher with over 22 years of successful experience in organizing large groups and teaching the whole child. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in classroom performance. Strengths in classroom management and teaching diverse populations. Experienced teacher with over 25 years of experience in the classroom. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and providing the community with outstanding service.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Theatre Arts

CD Fulkes Middle School
Round Rock
08.2015 - 06.2021
  • Superior Rating at Theatre Festivals.
  • 1st Place Mock UIL OAP.
  • Equity Team Cohort- member.
  • AVID team- member.
  • WEB Leader
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing classroom to provide optimal leadership and achieve a successful learning environment.
  • Supervised broadcasting crew and determined priority for stories within each broadcast.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Contact:Kathy Cawthron 512-428-3100.

Director of Theatre Arts

Walsh Middle School
Round Rock
08.2008 - 05.2015
  • Ran a program of over 300 students.
  • Taught both the Varsity and JV theatre class.
  • Opened the school and made sure everything was ordered for the theatre department.
  • Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions such as scenery, lights and music.
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision..
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
  • Directed live broadcasts of school newscast.
  • Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
  • Supported new teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
  • Contact: Melody Maples-Stiles Middle School fsms@leanderisd.org

Director of Theatre Arts

Deerpark Middle School, RRISD
08.1999 - 05.2008
  • Started the DMS theatre program and built it into an award winning program.
  • Conducted meetings with faculty to discuss productions and coordinate schedules to attain production objectives as well as core subject success.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Contact: Dr. Toni Hicks Toni.Hicks@jarrellisd.org

Associate Artistic Director

MAD Productions
08.2018 - Current
  • Founded a theatre company with two partners and it has become one of the fastest growing theatre companies in Round Rock.
  • MAD has won a BEST IN ROUND ROCK award for every show that the company has produced.
  • Created arts organization's seasonal performance and exhibition program and selected performers and artists for upcoming events.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Auditioned, selected and coached actors to execute high-quality performances and enhance production value.
  • Managed theater's budget and interacted with charities, sponsors and trusts to obtain operating funds.
  • Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
  • Mentored junior artists on creative processes.

Education

Theatre

Stephens College
Columbia, MO
08.1990 - 05.1993

Creative Drama and Teacher Training - undefined

University of Texas
08.1993 - 05.1996

Skills

Pre- and post-production proficiency

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Timeline

Associate Artistic Director

MAD Productions
08.2018 - Current

Director of Theatre Arts

CD Fulkes Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2021

Director of Theatre Arts

Walsh Middle School
08.2008 - 05.2015

Director of Theatre Arts

Deerpark Middle School, RRISD
08.1999 - 05.2008

Creative Drama and Teacher Training - undefined

University of Texas
08.1993 - 05.1996

Theatre

Stephens College
08.1990 - 05.1993

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