Jennifer Patin
Waco,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop a strong appreciation for all fine arts while reinforcing literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Theatre and Dance Teacher
Bishop Reicher Catholic High School
Waco, TX
08.2011 - 05.2017
- Taught theatre and dance to grades 9-12
- Directed TAPPS One-Act Play, Prose, Poetry, Solo Acting, and Duet Acting
- Reicher Royal Jazzcats Dance Team Coach
- Directed and Choreographed Fall and Spring Theatre and Dance Productions
- Freshman Class Sponsor
Owner/Operator
Jennifer's Academy Of Dance
West, TX
09.1993 - 05.2017
- Taught ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary dance to students ages 3 and up
- Bookkeeper, teacher, choreographer, light designer, sound designer, costume designer
- Recruited, hired, trained, and managed employees
- Remained up-to-date on current trends in dance world and attended numerous professional development conventions
- Competed with groups of dancers and won awards
Theatre and Professional Communications Teacher
Lorena High School
Lorena, Texas
08.2018 - Current
- Teach Theatre and Professional Communications grades 9-12
- Direct UIL One-Act Play and Fall Musicals
- Performing Arts Center Manager
- Plan and implement integrated lessons to meet TEKS.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Attend IEP meetings for students and families.
- Incorporate exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Promote physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Develop and implement curriculum that addresses general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
Theatre Arts Teacher
Whitney High School
Whitney, TX
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Taught Theatre Arts grades 9-12
- Directed UIL One-Act Play and Winter Plays
- Mentored middle school theatre teacher
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Theatre Arts
Texas State University
San Marcos, TXMaster of Arts - Theatre Arts
University of Houston
Houston, TX08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX12.1993
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom management
- Director and Choreographer
- Professional Acting Experience
- Colleague Collaboration
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Performance Organization
- Campus and Community Events
Timeline
Theatre and Professional Communications Teacher
Lorena High School
08.2018 - Current
Theatre Arts Teacher
Whitney High School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Theatre and Dance Teacher
Bishop Reicher Catholic High School
08.2011 - 05.2017
Owner/Operator
Jennifer's Academy Of Dance
09.1993 - 05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Theatre Arts
Texas State University
Master of Arts - Theatre Arts
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Texas At Austin
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