I am a trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to teaching arts. I create stimulating lessons for all levels of students, while believing in the value of collaboration and committing to fostering a classroom environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively. I am a goal-oriented Drama Teacher enthusiastic about teaching communication through body language and performance. I have expertise gained during my 20+year career including experience providing opportunities for student expression using spoken, written, performative and digital forms of communication.
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Jenine Whitehawk
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Overview
24
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Metzger Middle School, JISD
Theatre Arts Teacher
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
The River City Group
Director of Vocational Adaptive Training
07.2017 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion, and resume building.
- Maintained case files and documented actions.
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
- Introduced special outreach programs to department chair in effort to increase institution's interest in community service.
- Helped students evaluate course choices and select relevant classes.
- Equipped students with job search skills to increase success chances.
- Helped determine possible vocations and build application documents.
- Established and oversaw clear guidelines about procedures and success metrics.
- Utilized standardized tests to gauge student academic level and personal aptitude.
Highland Park Gifted &Talented Academy- Jubilee
ELAR Teacher
08.2015 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Brooks Academy
District Coordinator Gifted & Talented Program
07.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
SpeakEasy ConsultingLaredo, TX
ESL Speech Consultant/Owner/Operator
01.2014 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Coached students on public speaking and presentation skills.
- Reviewed and analyzed data to measure and assess student growth aligned to instructional goals and course objectives and adjusted instructional strategies and content delivery.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
JB Alexander High School United ISDLaredo, TX
English/ Speech/ College Prep Teacher
08.2007 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Christa McAuliffe Middle School- SWISDSan Antonio, TX
Journalism Teacher
08.2004 - 06.2007
Job overview
- Employed variety of instructional techniques and integrated and actively used technology and media consistent with needs and capabilities of students.
- Exhibited understanding of content, discipline and pedagogy as demonstrated through quality of design, execution of lessons and matching objectives and activities to Texas standards.
- Reviewed and analyzed data to measure and assess student growth aligned to instructional goals and course objectives and adjusted instructional strategies and content delivery.
- Accepted shared responsibility for project-based, interdisciplinary and thematic school initiatives that offered intervention and enrichment opportunities for students.
- Managed assigned extracurricular activities and sponsored outside activities approved by school principal to foster social growth of students.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Cedar Park High School Leander ISDCedar Park, TX
Secondary English Teacher
10.2002 - 06.2004
Job overview
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
United South High School UISDLaredo, TX
Secondary English Teacher
08.1999 - 08.2001
Job overview
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
Education
Concordia UniversityPortland, OR
Master of Education from Educational Leadership
06.2014
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: Bilingual integration within the secondary classroom
Texas A&M University - KingsvilleKingsville, TX
Bachelor of Arts from Theatre Arts
05.1999
University Overview
- Awarded Best Newcomer 1997
- Awarded Kingsville Community Playwright 1998
- Award: Duet Acting Kingsville Forensic team 1998
- Award: Prose Kingsville Forensic team 1998
- Extracurricular Activities: Kingsville Forensic Team 1997-1998
- Footlights Theatre Club Member 1997-1999
- Alpha Psi Omega Member 1997-1999
United High SchoolLaredo, TX
High School Diploma
05.1992
University Overview
- Honoree of English Language Arts
- Awarded UIL Prose and Poetry 1990-1992
- Awarded One Act Play All star Cast 1989-1992
- Awarded Student Director 1992
- Awarded Rotary Club student Speaker of the year 1992
- Relevant Coursework: Journalism & Photography
- Relevant Coursework: Theatre Arts
- Extracurricular Activities: School Newspaper editor 1990-1992
- Extracurricular Activities: Yearbook Asst. Editor 1991
- Footlights Theatre Club Member 1989-1992
- UIL Debate team Member 1989
- UIL Prose and Poetry team 1989-1992
- UIL Extemporaneous Speaking team 1990-1992
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Instructional Strategies
- Acting and Performance Techniques
- Theater Production Coordination
- Learning Modalities
- Stress Tolerance
- Active Listening
- Group Activities
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Rehearsal Direction
- Public Speaking Events
- Curriculum Standards
- Current Events
- Educational Strategies
- Teacher Support
- Course Development
- Speech Writing
- Syllabus Preparation
- Immersive Activities
- Educational Support
- Social Development
- Different Learning Styles
- Workshop Development
- Research Methodologies
- Special Projects
- Instructional Techniques
- Speech and Language Studies
Certification
- Classroom Teacher Grades 6-12
- Secondary English Grades 6-12
- Secondary English Language Arts Grades 6-12
- Secondary Theatre Arts Grades 6-12
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There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Timeline
Theatre Arts Teacher
Metzger Middle School, JISD
09.2018 - Current
Director of Vocational Adaptive Training
The River City Group
07.2017 - 09.2018
ELAR Teacher
Highland Park Gifted &Talented Academy- Jubilee
08.2015 - 06.2016
District Coordinator Gifted & Talented Program
Brooks Academy
07.2015 - 01.2016
ESL Speech Consultant/Owner/Operator
SpeakEasy Consulting
01.2014 - 08.2015
English/ Speech/ College Prep Teacher
JB Alexander High School United ISD
08.2007 - 01.2014
Journalism Teacher
Christa McAuliffe Middle School- SWISD
08.2004 - 06.2007
Secondary English Teacher
Cedar Park High School Leander ISD
10.2002 - 06.2004
Secondary English Teacher
United South High School UISD
08.1999 - 08.2001
Concordia University
Master of Education from Educational Leadership
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Bachelor of Arts from Theatre Arts
United High School
High School Diploma
- Classroom Teacher Grades 6-12
- Secondary English Grades 6-12
- Secondary English Language Arts Grades 6-12
- Secondary Theatre Arts Grades 6-12
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