Catherine Kelly

Doctoral Candidate in the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fine Arts Program

Lago Vista Independent School District, Lago Vista, TX

• Designed curriculum for English I, II, College Ready English I, Theatre Arts I-IV that enhanced student engagement, and aligned with state standards
• Differentiated instruction and assessments to meet needs of all types of learners in both inclusion and advanced classes.
• Redesigned curriculum into hybrid format, facilitating asynchronous remote and in class learning, and advocated for students falling behind while serving on RTI team.
• Produced 3-4 theatrical performances each year, including 2 UIL STATE One-Act Play showings and 1 UIL STATE Championship.

• Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.

• Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
• Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
• Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.
• Produced 6-8 theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.
• Facilitated learning with aids, technology, and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.

• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics for the AP Language and Composition Exam.
• Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
• Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
• Successfully improved [Language]-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
• Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.

• Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
• Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
• Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
• Facilitated learning with aids, technology, and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
• Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.
• Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
• Produced 6-8 theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.

• Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
• Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
• Crafted plan for breaking news events and trained and prepared entire staff on how to handle such scenarios.
• Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases and distribution contracts.
• Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
• Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
• Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
• Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
• Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.
• Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.

• Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
• Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
• Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.

• Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
• Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.