Dorothea Zeitler
Austin,TX
Summary
Accomplished theatre educator and director at NYOS Charter School, renowned for launching a thriving drama club and directing 25+ productions. Co-wrote and collaborated on many devised student performance pieces, including an Annual Black History Month Program. Proven track record in fundraising and event coordination. Successfully mentored coaches at College Forward, enhancing student retention and college acceptance rates.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator and Theatre Director
NYOS Charter School
Austin, TX
07.2014 - Current
- Designed educational content for grades 7-12 in theatre arts, technical theatre, musical theatre, and professional communications.
- Launched a drama club for students, growing it into a prominent extracurricular program.
- Directed over 25 theatrical productions, play and musicals with students in all grade levels.
- Achieved over 10 nominations for Heller Awards in both Performing and Technical fields.
- Facilitated student participation in Texas Thespians, resulting in national advancement and top honors in Dramatic Design.
- Lead several successful fundraisers that raised thousands of dollars for space renovations and student state competitions
College Access Coach
College Forward
Austin, TX
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Developed individualized coaching plans for diverse student populations, to facilitate college acceptances.
- Mentored junior coaches, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development within the team.
- Collaborated with academic advisors to align coaching strategies with institutional objectives, improving student retention rates.
- Assisted with financial aid workshops
Education
Master of Arts - Theatre History And Dramatic Criticism
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas, TX08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies
Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts, MA05.2009
Skills
Community building
Fundraising
Special event coordination
Affiliations
- Texas Thespians
- International Thespian Society
- Educational Theatre Association
Certification
Texas teaching certificate:
- Theatre EC-12
- Speech 7-12
Timeline
Educator and Theatre Director
NYOS Charter School
07.2014 - Current
College Access Coach
College Forward
08.2013 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Theatre History And Dramatic Criticism
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies
Emerson College