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Donna DuBain

Pasadena,CA

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.


After graduating college I worked primarily in theatre as a performer. I am a founding member of The Groundlings and studied with the godmother of Improvisation Viola Spolin and currently perform and teach for the Spolin Players.

I have had the honor of working with The Virginia Avenue Project which combined professional artists with at risk kids to engage in the writing, acting and creative efforts that give them a safe space to grow.

I worked at The American Film Institute for several years working with filmmakers and grant programs.

I also have a strong bookkeeping background and have been the controller for a prominent Design/Graphics company. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Improvisation Teacher

Pacific Resident Youth Conservatory Theatre
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.

Director of Education/Casting Director

Kalmenson & Kalmenson
02.2005 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
  • Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
  • Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

San Francisco State College
San Francisco
06.1968

Skills

  • Instructional Methods
  • Student-Centered Learning

Timeline

Improvisation Teacher

Pacific Resident Youth Conservatory Theatre
04.2018 - 02.2020

Director of Education/Casting Director

Kalmenson & Kalmenson
02.2005 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

San Francisco State College
Donna DuBain