Knowledgeable creative professional with background in substitute teaching, youth coaching, and project management. Engaged students through interactive lessons and maintained positive classroom environments. Demonstrated adaptability and effective classroom management skills.
Hi, I’m
Jay Darr
Purcellville,VA
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Loudoun Valley High School
Tech Director
2025.04 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Assisted in the construction of custom set pieces, contributing to visually stunning stage designs.
- Maintained cleanliness and appearance of theatre equipment, costumes, curtains, dressing rooms and storage.
- Collaborated with directors and designers to achieve creative visions, bringing scripts to life on stage.
Loudoun Valley High School
Substitute Teacher – High School
2025.02 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Delivered instruction across a range of subjects, maintaining classroom engagement and structure
- Supported continuity of education through tech-enhanced instruction
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Mythmancer LLC
Writer & Founder
2021.05 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Developed and delivered creative projects independently, mirroring the planning and execution of theatrical content
- Balanced deadlines, creative vision, and client feedback in storytelling-focused work
- Leveraged theatrical training in performance and narrative development
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Spectra Credit Union
Project Coordinator
2019.04 - 2021.05 (2 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- Co-created and managed workflows for multi-department initiatives—skills directly applicable to theatrical production timelines
- Led weekly meetings, managed cross-team communications, and delivered internal training
- Implemented tools to track progress and improve clarity—techniques easily transferable to managing rehearsals and show planning
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
Spectra Credit Union
Communications Center Specialist
2018.10 - 2019.04 (6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Aided members with daily banking needs while providing stellar customer service
- Developed and improved processes and procedures
Ashburn Youth Football League
Assistant Coach
2014.01 - 2019.01 (5 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Taught fundamentals of strategy, teamwork, and leadership to youth athletes
- Coordinated seasonal schedules, practices, and communications with parents and league staff
- Reinforced discipline and group cohesion in a supportive, energetic environment
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
Insight Global
IT Help Desk Agent
2018.03 - 2018.05 (2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving technical issues.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in IT support operations.
AOC Solutions
Vendor Enrollment Specialist/AR System Admin
2016.08 - 2017.12 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Worked with clients and bank representatives to facilitate EnCompass implementation and navigation Provided insights into the AR Exchange Portal and assisted AR department heads and representatives
- Provided website technical support for cardless payment systems to clients
and financial institutions - Worked with AR department heads to help develop more efficient payment solutions
- Educated merchants on cardless payment solutions as member of Vendor Enrollment team
- Promoted and awarded additional responsibilities for multiple team projects after demonstrating strong written/verbal communication skills and dedicated teamwork
FYE
Sales Associate
2015.11 - 2016.07 (8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Worked with team members to boost sales and personally achieved top regional conversions for additional offers, such as magazine subscriptions and customer email information
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Server
2014.11 - 2015.04 (5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Jimmy John's
Manager
2014.01 - 2014.11 (10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Led team members to boost internal corporate review scores, achieving top marks within the state
- Fostered an environment of collaboration and support among staff members
- Provided drivers with banks and daily tip totals and tallied daily store earnings
- Ensured security of opening and closing procedures
DramaWorks LLC
Theatre Program Instructor
2013.06 - 2013.08 (2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Directed student through improvisation games for elementary-aged children
- Created environment that facilitated achievement of development outcomes and promoted and stimulated daily learning.
- Taught basics of acting, active listening, and collaborative storytelling
- Lead daily activities and managed a rotating group of young performers with diverse learning needs
Studio Theatre
Intern
2012.06 - 2012.08 (2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Supported rehearsal logistics and production prep for professional performances
- Collaborated with education and outreach departments to assist with public programming
- Observed professional directing, stage management, and performance processes firsthand
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Education
Virginia TechBlacksburg, VA
B.A. from Theatre Arts (Performance & Set Design)
01.2013
University Overview
Skills
- Lesson and rehearsal planning
- Ensemble-building
- Creative problem-solving
- Dispute mediation
- Production logistics and multi-phase coordination
- Coaching and skill development
- Classroom management
- Versatile in changing environments
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
Abilities
Abilities
- Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication
- Effective project and time management
- Professional empathy and sensitivity
- Strong logical reasoning and brainstorming
- Imaginative divergent thinking
- Practiced active listening and negotiation
- Keen observational skills and attention to detail
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Tech Director
Loudoun Valley High School
2025.04 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Substitute Teacher – High School
Loudoun Valley High School
2025.02 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Writer & Founder
Mythmancer LLC
2021.05 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Project Coordinator
Spectra Credit Union
2019.04 - 2021.05 (2 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Communications Center Specialist
Spectra Credit Union
2018.10 - 2019.04 (6 education.months_Label)
IT Help Desk Agent
Insight Global
2018.03 - 2018.05 (2 education.months_Label)
Vendor Enrollment Specialist/AR System Admin
AOC Solutions
2016.08 - 2017.12 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Sales Associate
FYE
2015.11 - 2016.07 (8 education.months_Label)
Server
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
2014.11 - 2015.04 (5 education.months_Label)
Manager
Jimmy John's
2014.01 - 2014.11 (10 education.months_Label)
Assistant Coach
Ashburn Youth Football League
2014.01 - 2019.01 (5 education.years_Label)
Theatre Program Instructor
DramaWorks LLC
2013.06 - 2013.08 (2 education.months_Label)
Intern
Studio Theatre
2012.06 - 2012.08 (2 education.months_Label)
Virginia Tech
B.A. from Theatre Arts (Performance & Set Design)