Erin K Hulse, PhD
Albuquerque,New Mexico
Summary
- Drama Teacher with strong background educating students on theater terminology, practices and performance techniques. Expert at creating fun and open environment to support learning while teaching students. Successfully enhanced students' knowledge, performance skills and self-confidence by leading interactive and engaging classroom activities.
- Work with adolescents using drama skills to create meaningful theatre to support their voice and their reality. Builds and supports skills in multiple literates: academic, social, and emotional.
- PhD in LLSS with a focus on adolescents and theatre.
- Ed Specialist with a focus on theatre education.
- First K-8 Drama Resource teacher for the Albuquerque Public Schools
- Doctoral work on adolescents and their experiences with theatre through the lens of social equality, ala Augusto Boal.
- Taught drama and built a theatre program at a middle school in APS.
- Board member of the Vortex Theatre; Educational outreach and youth theatre; Wrinkle Writing (playwriting) for students.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drama Teacher Reading Specialist
Mountain View Middle School
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
08.2023 - Current
- Created weekly progress reports for each student in order to track their development over time.
- Instructed students on the fundamentals of stage design, makeup, and costuming.
- Collaborated with other teachers in order to create effective lesson plans for classes.
- Encouraged students to take risks and explore different methods of expression through drama activities.
- Attended professional development seminars related to teaching theatrical techniques and practices.
- Provided individual coaching sessions with actors who needed extra assistance.
- Managed classroom discipline by implementing appropriate behavior management strategies.
- Reviewed scripts prior to casting decisions being made in order to ensure age-appropriate content was used.
- Assessed student performance in order to provide constructive feedback and guidance.
- Mentored students on how to develop their characters through improvisation techniques.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to structure classroom activities.
- Collaborated with special education teachers to modify current curricula and production scripts to accommodate Individual Education Plans.
- Taught students theater terminology and performance skills.
- Communicated with parents to update on student progress and address concerns.
- Supported creativity by teaching lessons improvisation.
- Led activities such as and for students in groups and individually.
- Assessed student comprehension and achievement by providing grades based on class participation and assignments.
Drama Director
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque, New Mexico
09.2017 - 10.2022
- Communicated approach, characterization and movement for scenes to minimize rehearsals and takes.
- Studied scripts and made revisions and changes for improvement to produce highly successful programs.
- Remained composed, polished and highly productive, even during moments of extreme stress to achieve optimal results.
- Awarded APS Educational Foundation grant to purchase 3D printers for students to use in designing/developing models for sets in technical theatre.
Upper Elementary Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque, New Mexico
08.1990 - 11.2014
- Worked with UNM professor Susan Pearson and teachers involved in Wrinkle Writing to adapt the 6 Trait Writing Rubric to address the traits of playwriting.
- Site Science Coordinator for hands-on science kits.
- FAME (Fellows for the Advancement of Mathematics Education) Teacher.
- Site leader/trainer in Descriptive Review for student assessment.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
- Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
- Maintained well-resourced classrooms to promote physical and emotional safety.
Drama Resource Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools, Fine Arts
Albuquerque, NM
03.2004 - 05.2014
- Developed draft District Theatre Standards aligned with Language Arts/Literacy standards.
- Facilitated NY Metropolitan Opera experiences for teachers/students.
- Worked with APS Fine Arts teachers on visual and musical art shows.
- Supported UNM Popejoy Schooltime Series, creating study guides for shows for teachers for pre and post show lessons.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
Education
Ph.D. - Language, Literacy, And Sociocultural Studies
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico05.2017
Education Specialist/EdS - Curriculum And Instruction/Theatre Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM06.2001
Master of Arts - Elementary Education, Reading
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM06.1991
Skills
- Teaching
- Interpersonal Skills/Allyship
- Research
- Drama/Theatre/Actor Collaboration
- Academic Writing/Playwriting/Writing
- Working with Adolescents
- Problem-Solving/Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Schedule Management
- Script Research and Studying/Workshop Scripts
- Colleague Collaboration
- Rehearsal Direction
- Self Motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Reliability
- Relationship Building
Professional Organizations/Volunteering
- Member: American Alliance for Theatre and Education
- Member of the Sanctuary Working Group of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Albuquerque Monthly Meeting; Providing support to unhoused individuals
Certification
- NM Teaching License Level 3A, Instructional Leader K-8
- Endorsements: Performing Arts, Reading, ELA
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Hikiing
- Biking
- Baking
- Travel
Accomplishments
- Board Memeber/Educational Director The Vortex Theatre
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Drama Teacher Reading Specialist
Mountain View Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Drama Director
Albuquerque Public Schools
09.2017 - 10.2022
Drama Resource Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools, Fine Arts
03.2004 - 05.2014
Upper Elementary Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
08.1990 - 11.2014
Ph.D. - Language, Literacy, And Sociocultural Studies
University of New Mexico
Education Specialist/EdS - Curriculum And Instruction/Theatre Education
University of New Mexico
Master of Arts - Elementary Education, Reading
University of New Mexico
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