ERIN HUNSADER-KELSEY
Summary
Experienced Assistant Professor with a strong teaching background and a proven six-year track record. Demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering engaging lessons, fostering a positive learning environment, and promoting academic growth. Also, possess a decade of experience in writing and developing scripts for theatre and television. Committed to providing high-quality education and contributing to the advancement of students' knowledge and skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Penbird Press Publishing Company LLC
06.2021 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations
- Consult with authors
- Proofread and edit all manuscripts
- Work with Illustrator to format books for publication
Adjunct Professor of English - Screenwriting
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Designed curriculum to meet educational standards and student needs.
- Facilitated viewing and film discussions to encourage diverse perspectives and deeper analysis.
- Presented tools to guide students through the creation of their individual screenplays.
Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies
Saint Norbert College
08.2014 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop curriculum that aligned with department goals.
- Created lecture materials and presentations for effective knowledge transfer.
- Mentored students in playwriting projects to enhance their understanding of academic concepts.
Assistant Studio Manager
Chelsea Rehearsal Studios
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting clients with inquiries, bookings, payments, and any other needs that arose.
- Coordinated schedules for instructors and staff, ensuring smooth daily operations and minimizing scheduling conflicts.
Student Mentor
New York University
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted mentees in setting realistic short-term goals that align with long-term ambitions increasing accountability in goal achievement.
- Established strong relationships with students, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support.
Administrative Assistant
New York University
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, and delivering messages to staff.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Education & Community Program Coordinator
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to enhance public engagement and program visibility.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations for expanding program reach.
- Improved community participation by organizing events and workshops.
Producer
NBC & WB
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Wrote and produced an entertainment newscast for a younger demographic
- Featured local and national celebrities as well as musicians
Education
M.F.A. - Dramatic Writing
Tisch School of The Arts At New York University
01.2025
B.A. - Theatre Performance / Emphasis in Playwriting
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
01.1998
Skills
- Teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Directing
- Editing
- Script Writing
Internships, scholarships, publications
- Publication, Mysterious Ways Magazine, New York, NY, 2014
- Internship, Metropolitan Opera Guild, Lincoln Center, New York, NY, 2012
- Scholarship, Paulette Goddard Scholarship, Mel Silverman Scholarship, NYU, 2011-12
Accomplishments
Writer: World Premier Wisconsin (01/2023 - 06/2023)
Weidner Center for the Performing Arts - Presentation of OUT OF THE BLUE, the musical, book and lyrics by Erin Hunsader-Kelsey
Writer: Dead Celebrity Monologues presented at the Tarlton Theatre, Green Bay, Wi (02/2023)
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Penbird Press Publishing Company LLC
06.2021 - Current
Adjunct Professor of English - Screenwriting
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
01.2021 - 05.2021
Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies
Saint Norbert College
08.2014 - 07.2021
Assistant Studio Manager
Chelsea Rehearsal Studios
01.2013 - 01.2014
Student Mentor
New York University
01.2012 - 01.2013
Administrative Assistant
New York University
01.2011 - 01.2012
Education & Community Program Coordinator
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
01.2007 - 01.2010
Producer
NBC & WB
01.2003 - 01.2004
M.F.A. - Dramatic Writing
Tisch School of The Arts At New York University
B.A. - Theatre Performance / Emphasis in Playwriting
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
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