Jennifer Andrews
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Enthusiastic drama and music educator with 8 years of experience teaching middle and high school. Skilled performer and vocalist who loves sharing her passion with young minds, and empowering students to hone their talents. Experience in budgeting, planning, and directing middle and high school musical theater productions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Choir Member
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
03.2024 - Current
- Perform every Sunday with an organized group of professional singers, demonstrating sight-reading abilities and good vocal techniques.
- Prepare and practice music, as well as attend one rehearsal every week in preparation for service on Sundays.
- Demonstrate knowledge of varying vocal techniques to produce the quality of sound desired for each unique piece of music.
Drama Teacher
Episcopal School of Acadiana
08.2018 - Current
- Experience with planning engaging lessons for large groups, as well as individual private students from 6th-12th grade.
- Experience teaching middle and high school choir.
- Directed six musicals for Episcopal School of Acadiana for 6th-12th grade students.
- AP Coordinator for 3 years. In charge of organizing AP, PreACT, and PSAT testing at Episcopal School of Acadiana.
- Produced at least one play every Fall and Spring semester.
- Experience teaching set design, costuming, lighting, sound design, prop making, and stage management for theatrical productions.
- Modeled different acting techniques for theatre and film with a variety of acting methods.
- Provided immediate feedback and critique with students in the classroom as well as quarter and interim comments with constructive notes on participation and performance.
- Experience teaching and leading improv classes.
- Developed student vocal skills through voice acting as animated characters, story narrators, commercial personalities, and more.
- Introduced students to diverse content through dramaturgical studies, which enhanced student understanding of play structure, content, and context.
- Worked collaboratively with other Performing Arts educators to bring art and drama classes together and provide unique learning opportunities to students.
- Participated in professional development through acting classes as well as performed in a local community theatre musical.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents fostering communication and trust.
- Mentored young actors by working privately on audition preparation and acting techniques for various roles, tailoring the lessons to fit the student.
- Provided private vocal lessons for many different styles of music including classical, pop, musical theatre, and rock.
- Coordinated competitive student performances, such as ULL District Rally.
- Prepared students for college-level theater programs by offering guidance on portfolios.
- Planned and provided field trip opportunities to students.
- Six years of experience as a 7th grade advisor.
- Managed rehearsal schedules and emails to parents and students with clear and quick communication.
Vocal Instructor
The Music Box
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Helped organize recitals and performances for students aged 6-18.
- Created weekly lesson plans completely tailored to each individual student.
- Managed vocal workshops for groups of young singers interested in learning musical theatre vocal techniques, tone painting, and voice acting.
- Introduced and implemented basic music theory and terminology in each lesson.
Music Teacher
St. Pius Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Instructed students in grades PK-4 to 2nd grade.
- Incorporated early childhood music teaching techniques that fostered growth with rhythm, play, and instruments.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Worked as administration office receptionist with many revolving responsibilities as well as a variety of organizational tasks.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies - Vocal Performance
University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA08-2016
Skills
- Adaptable teaching style
- Effective lesson planning
- Positive classroom management
- Constructive feedback delivered in a timely manner
- Continuous professional development through performance
- Experienced theatrical production management
- Proficient in costume and prop design
- Expert vocal technique
- Creative movement instruction and live performance preparation
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Choir Member
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
03.2024 - Current
Drama Teacher
Episcopal School of Acadiana
08.2018 - Current
Music Teacher
St. Pius Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2019
Vocal Instructor
The Music Box
07.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of General Studies - Vocal Performance
University of Louisiana
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