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Gabriel Hamilton

Gabriel Hamilton

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Goal-oriented Drama Teacher enthusiastic about teaching communication through body language and performance. Distinct expertise gained during 20+ year career. Experience providing opportunities for student expression using spoken, written, performative and digital forms of communication. Consistently recognized for inspiring student-centered approach.

Work History

Theater Teacher

Achievement First Crown Heights MS & AFEBHS


  • Incorporated public speaking exercises into lessons to boost student confidence and improve presentation skills essential for success in theater arts.
  • Inspired creativity by assigning original scriptwriting projects, encouraging students to explore their own theatrical voice and ideas.
  • Created opportunities for peer evaluations allowing students to learn from one another''s strengths while also identifying areas needing improvement.
  • Improved classroom engagement by utilizing interactive exercises and group activities to encourage collaboration among students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through effective classroom management strategies aligned with school policies.
  • Enhanced student performance by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating theater techniques in lesson plans.
  • Produced 3-4 theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.

Instructional Coach / Electives’ Department Head

Achievement First Crown Heights Middle School
  • Review and give feedback on Electives teachers’ lesson plans, Guided teachers in the completion of their SAMs Portfolio (Student Achievement Measures Portfolio) Created weekly meeting agenda (led meetings), Led Behavior Management PD for Electives Department, Weekly observations of teachers in department, led debrief meetings of observations, met with Grade Level Chairs to ensure alignment of initiatives

Teacher

New York City Department Of Education, New York
  • Lesson plans, parent teacher conferences, planned trips, developed assessments, prepared weekly progress reports on students, taught state mandated curriculum for Math (6th grade), English and History (7th -8th grade), Social Studies (9th -10th grade) & Spanish (8th grade), prepared students for city and state assessments, as well as the GED exam, aided in the high school application process

Theme Coordinator / Drama Department Supervisor & Instructor

82nd St. Academics
  • Developed Curriculum for the Drama Dept
  • Based on Social Emotional Intelligence Foundations, coordinated with teachers to cultivate assemblies based on weekly/monthly themes, taught drama to K-6 students, evaluated the progress of other drama teachers as a supervisor

Family Partnerships Coordinator

Achievement First East Brooklyn High School
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.

Dean of School Culture / Students & 9th & 11th Grade Dean

Achievement First East Brooklyn High School
  • Responsibilities/Systems Owned: 9th Grade Liaison, Referrals/Reflection Lab Alignment, Procedure & Data, Student Feedback (Kick Board), Restorative Culture & Compliance, IA/AP Testing Culture, Food in the Classroom, Academic Integrity Decisions, Lunch, Extension, COVID Safety Protocols
  • Provided administrative assistance in areas assigned by the Principal in a 9th through 12th grade facility, including student supervision, discipline, guidance, instructional leadership improvement and a variety of student body activities.

Grade Team Leader (7th)

Achievement First Crown Heights Middle School
  • Supervised all teachers on my team, coached teachers on my team in taxonomy and academic engagement, created grade wide initiatives to drive academic and behavioral results, Created weekly Grade Team Meeting Agenda, ran weekly meetings, handled grade-team budget, facilitated Family meetings, analyzed team data and created plans to address gaps and maintain positive trends, cultivated a daily message to the teachers on the team

Education

M.S. Ed - General and Special Education

TOURO UNIVERSITY GSE
New York, NY
06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus, OH
03.2000

Skills

  • Script Analysis
  • Character Development
  • Stage Management
  • Audition preparation
  • Props management
  • Acting Techniques
  • Directing Plays
  • Playwriting Instruction
  • Theater History
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Public Speaking
  • Performance Organization
  • Rehearsal Direction

Timeline

Family Partnerships Coordinator

Achievement First East Brooklyn High School
08.2023 - 01.2024

Theater Teacher

Achievement First Crown Heights MS & AFEBHS

Instructional Coach / Electives’ Department Head

Achievement First Crown Heights Middle School

Teacher

New York City Department Of Education, New York

Theme Coordinator / Drama Department Supervisor & Instructor

82nd St. Academics

Dean of School Culture / Students & 9th & 11th Grade Dean

Achievement First East Brooklyn High School

Grade Team Leader (7th)

Achievement First Crown Heights Middle School

M.S. Ed - General and Special Education

TOURO UNIVERSITY GSE

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

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