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Caroline Sanchez

Caroline Sanchez

Performing Arts Professional
Carmel,IN

Summary

  • Passionate Associate Professor with multiple years of experience administering education and classroom procedures both autonomously and in collaboration with department faculty and leaders.
  • Building foundations for next generation to participate in the arts.
  • Assists department faculty in delivery of lectures and general classroom administration.
  • Guiding young minds in growth for excellence in chosen field.
  • Student-centered Professor with expertise in Theatre Arts.
  • Background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests.
  • Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.
  • Committed and engaging students, bringing exceptional lecturing skills and expertise in Performing and Theatre Arts.
  • Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with 7 years in postsecondary education.
  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure university professorship position.
  • Ready to help students achieve goals.
  • Detail-oriented professor with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
  • Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4

Certifications

3
3
Languages

Work History

Professor of Acting and Director

Marian University
01.2025 - Current
  • Directed largest main stage musical production at Marian University in over 10 years
  • Facilitated community discussions with a focus on impact of Theatre in communities
  • Advised students on self-produced works and productions
  • Offered individualized training to students
  • Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building them into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions based on Liz Lerman Critical Response Process, and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
  • Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
  • Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
  • Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
  • Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
  • Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
  • Facilitated cross-disciplinary learning opportunities for students by collaborating with colleagues from other departments.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
  • Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
  • Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
  • Improved student retention rates through proactive communication and support.
  • Established industry connections for students by organizing guest speaker events, workshops, and networking opportunities.
  • Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
  • Promoted collaboration by developing group projects and fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Strengthened department reputation by presenting at conferences, serving on committees, and participating in professional organizations.
  • Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
  • Advised students on academic planning, career goals, internships, research opportunities, and graduate school applications to foster successful outcomes postgraduation.
  • Expanded program offerings by proposing new courses based on current trends within the field of study.
  • Championed diversity within the department through recruitment efforts, inclusive curriculum design, and community outreach events.
  • Initiated interdisciplinary collaboration among colleagues that resulted in grant-funded research projects.
  • Spearheaded development of new academic programs that attracted significant increase in student enrollment.

Associate Professor

Indiana University, Bloomington
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Updated curricula and lesson plans for primary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.
  • Kept abreast of advances in pedagogy and work to continuously improve teaching methods and introduce new approaches to instruction.
  • Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
  • Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
  • Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
  • Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
  • Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion, supporting culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders.
  • Proctored mid-term and final examinations, assisting students with assignment comprehension and monitoring for indications of cheating.
  • Graded assignments and examinations, recording grades in grade book and reporting to primary course instructor on average performance and students requiring special attention.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
  • Developed and taught undergraduate courses in for department offerings serving major, minor and general students.
  • Offered career assistance to students by conducting mock interviews, providing relevant job opportunities and teaching networking skills and strategies.

Community Outreach Liaison

Riverside Arts Counsel
07.2015 - 05.2021
  • Educated community members through arts enrichment.
  • Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
  • Networked with local schools and organizations, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
  • Developed presentations for public events, community groups and school assemblies.
  • Facilitated community involvement and education of non-profit theatre events by maintaining and developing community partnerships.
  • Created and implemented community-based programs to improve arts education or fill specific needs.
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public through the arts.
  • Educated young people about benefits of art by driving discussions and promoting the use of arts for social changes.
  • Provided enrichment for elderly community members.
  • Inspired creativity in community members by introducing various aspects of theatre performance.
  • Became strong advocate for arts education and funding reform.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Public Relations Manager

Operation SafeHouse
05.2014 - 10.2015
  • Raised awareness through consistent marketing efforts in publication, on social media, and community events.
  • Researched and implemented various advertising and public relations activities.
  • Collaborated with media to encourage and promote mission and values.
  • Consulted with advertising agencies to arrange promotional campaigns in various types of media.
  • Defined and achieved project and overall organizational vision, strategies and tactics.
  • Wrote and edited articles, web content, advertising copy, periodicals and publications for internal and external audiences.
  • Built professional relationships with advertisers, media, donors, local businesses, and community members by attending community events.
  • Coordinated and managed sponsorships and sponsorship activation.
  • Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
  • Wrote press materials and delivered presentations to media representatives.
  • Collaborated with production team to coordinate advertisements and promotions.
  • Developed innovative marketing and PR strategies.
  • Designed and implemented strategic business plan objectives.
  • Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
  • Monitored marketing content for quality, accuracy and impact.
  • Drafted and edited content for organizational publications, and employee newsletters.
  • Aligned projects and daily activities with company vision, strategies and tactics.
  • Designed and created campaign e-mail invitations, articles and marketing videos.

Intake Coordinator

Northwoods Counseling And Wellness
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes.
  • Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
  • Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments and referral information.
  • Worked with clinical and operations teams to facilitate client placement and obtain appropriate services for clients.
  • Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
  • Communicated with referral sources, physicians and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures.
  • Entered referrals into appropriate system based on type of referral obtained.
  • Interacted with insurance providers to obtain necessary documents to complete registration.
  • Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
  • Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.
  • Determined eligibility for counseling and referral for over 20 clients daily.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Answered phone calls and messages for 12 therapists scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries.
  • Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
  • Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
  • Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
  • Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
  • Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
  • Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
  • Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
  • Facilitated organized record retrieval and access by maintaining filing system for both in-house and discharged residents.
  • Managed financial documentations such as expense reports and invoices.

Relationship Manager

Little Piggies Green Cleaning
10.2015 - 08.2019
  • Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
  • Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.
  • Communicated regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current services, and offer more in depth services when needed.
  • Monitored issues carefully and reached out to customers to provide immediate resolution and maintain satisfaction.
  • Operated in self-directed environment with minimal input to solve problems and implement resolutions.
  • Worked with clients to address and respond to client and partnership management issues.
  • Transcended requirements on consistent basis to satisfy customers.
  • Managed calendars and mapped client routes for several teams working in the Los Angeles area.
  • Assessed client satisfaction by soliciting customer feedback.
  • Generated new business and referral clients.

Social Media Coordinator

Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
03.2014 - 10.2014
  • Created social media content with consistent content and tone.
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Wrote social media content to increase engagement with customers.
  • Interacted with fans and clients in effort to take advantage of positive posts and feedback to boost brand identification.
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
  • Strategically planned, implemented and monitored social media content and campaigns using complex editorial calendar.
  • Monitored posts and responses from spam and took necessary steps to alleviate such threats.
  • Improved page content, keyword relevancy, and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
  • Strategized and developed video content for website and social media publications.
  • Assessed content and tone for consistency to optimize social media accounts.
  • Evaluated monthly performance statistics and used data to inform future strategies.
  • Increased user base by promoting brand awareness and launching key marketing efforts.
  • Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
  • Managed relationships with high-profile clients and translated marketing and social media needs into results-driven strategies.
  • Administered marketing calendar and posted new content to coincide with new pets, services, or events.

Education

Master Of Fine Arts - Acting

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Bachelor Of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA

Skills

  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe
  • TherapyNotes
  • Simple Practice
  • Canvas
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Active Listening
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Class Organization
  • Faculty Communication
  • Tact and Diplomacy
  • Curriculum Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Academic Advisement
  • Research and Analysis
  • Grant Writing
  • Online Class Discussion
  • Student Performance Evaluation
  • Research Writing
  • Creative Questioning
  • Group Sessions
  • In-Class Lectures
  • Critical Thinking
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Departmental Activities
  • Project Management
  • Grading Homework and Tests
  • Common Core Learning Standards
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Audiovisual Aid Implementation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Online Systems
  • Inclusive Learning
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Program Planning and Development
  • Group Learning Mechanics
  • Creative Instruction
  • Course Lecturing
  • Community Outreach
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Blackboard Learn
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Staff Development
  • Exceptional Oral Communication Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Discussion Facilitation
  • Personable and Approachable
  • Social Skills
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Grad Student Research Support
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Enrichment Programs
  • Activity Organization
  • Classroom Integration
  • Classroom Management
  • Lectures and Discussions
  • Course Development
  • Course Design
  • Social Behaviors
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Departmental Leadership
  • Academic Administration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interactive Media
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Remote Instruction
  • Networking
  • Experiential Learning Methods
  • Social Justice Advocacy
  • Study Abroad Coordination
  • Progress Reporting
  • Student Recruitment

Accomplishments

  • Keith and Marion Michaels Fellowship
  • Russell Havens Scholarship
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop services tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with students in the development of devised theatre projects.
  • Supervised Teams of Employees Remotely
  • Awarded Grants for non-profit work
  • Refined established course curriculum to optimize student engagement and learning.
  • Maintained exemplary GPA while simultaneously teaching several university courses and managing multiple outside jobs through a pandemic.
  • Refined established course curriculum to optimize student engagement and learning.
  • Maintained exemplary GPA while simultaneously teaching several university courses and managing multiple outside jobs through a pandemic.

Certification

  • Certified California Substitute Teacher (CBEST)
  • IDC Professional Level 2
  • Stage Combat Certification
  • Mat Pilates Instructor Certified

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
Portuguese
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balancePaid time off401k matchCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home optionPersonal development programsFlexible work hours

Software

TherapyNotes

Simple Practice

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Canvas

Hootsuite

Mail Chimp

Constant Contact

Back End Web Development

Interests

Hiking

Pilates

Animal Advocacy

Camping

Theatre

IDEA principals

Community Outreach

Timeline

Professor of Acting and Director

Marian University
01.2025 - Current

Associate Professor

Indiana University, Bloomington
08.2020 - 05.2023

Intake Coordinator

Northwoods Counseling And Wellness
09.2019 - 08.2021

Relationship Manager

Little Piggies Green Cleaning
10.2015 - 08.2019

Community Outreach Liaison

Riverside Arts Counsel
07.2015 - 05.2021

Public Relations Manager

Operation SafeHouse
05.2014 - 10.2015

Social Media Coordinator

Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
03.2014 - 10.2014

Master Of Fine Arts - Acting

Indiana University Bloomington

Bachelor Of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of California, Riverside

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