Irving Dyson Jr
New York ,NY
Summary
Energetic and compassionate with natural ability to connect with children and create positive, nurturing environment. Knowledgeable in child development and safety, with strong skills in communication and organization. Dedicated to fostering growth and learning, ensuring safe and supportive atmosphere for children.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Artist
Great Mills High School's Theatre Program
Great Mills , MD
08.2020 - Current
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned and executed activities to promote collaboration, communication and creativity development.
- Led mock auditions and masterclasses which allowed students to get a better understanding of the audition process.
- Mentored aspiring artists by sharing insights and experiences, contributing to their professional development.
- Performed as consultant for the theatre dept. in areas of marketing, budgeting, directing, choreography, and overall creative development.
Guest Artist
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts
Norwalk, CT
07.2024 - Current
- Advised on script analysis techniques, enabling actors to make informed choices about character motivations and objectives during performances.
- Strengthened collaboration among ensemble members by emphasizing teamwork principles during group exercises and scene work.
- Implemented an effective feedback system that allowed open communication between coach and student, fostering mutual trust and respect within the learning process.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Drop-off Event Coordinator/Floor Team Member
Recess Dumbo
Brooklyn, NY
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Created themed drop off events that hosted 8 to 35 children.
- Increased overall event turnout by 50%
- Trained, mentored and assigned work to subordinate crew members.
- Adapted quickly to unforeseen circumstances during events, implementing contingency plans as needed to maintain a successful outcome.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
Pre School Prep Teacher
Recess Dumbo
New York, NY
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate student centered learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, letters and sensory development.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Teaching Artist
Stage Door Manor
Loch Sheldrake, NY
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
Artistic Staff
21st Century Grant Program
Great Mills, MD
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Created daily lesson plans for acting/improv classes
- Supervised students (ages thirteen to eighteen)
- Evaluated student's progress in acting/reading comprehension
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration and creative role-playing exercises.
- Promoted diversity within the program by selecting inclusive material for coursework and productions, reflecting varied backgrounds and experiences.
Education
Associate of Arts - Theatre: Acting Concentration
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MDAssociate of Arts - Theatre: Acting Concentration
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2014
Skills
- View Points/ Devising Workshops
- Audition Preperation
- Classical Text
- Improv/Clowing/Commedia dell'arte
- Meisner Technique
- Uta Hagen Technique
- Stella Adler Technique
- Laban Technique
- Acting for camera
- RASA Boxes Technique
Timeline
Guest Artist
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts
07.2024 - Current
Guest Artist
Great Mills High School's Theatre Program
08.2020 - Current
Drop-off Event Coordinator/Floor Team Member
Recess Dumbo
01.2017 - 06.2019
Pre School Prep Teacher
Recess Dumbo
01.2016 - 05.2019
Teaching Artist
Stage Door Manor
05.2015 - 08.2015
Artistic Staff
21st Century Grant Program
01.2015 - 08.2015
Associate of Arts - Theatre: Acting Concentration
Frostburg State University
Associate of Arts - Theatre: Acting Concentration
Texas State University