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JENNIFER SHELDRAKE
Riverside,CA
Overview
24
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Julia Lee Performing Arts AcademyLake Elsinore, CA
Performing Arts Teacher
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction
- Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration between arts classes
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles
- Enhanced learning with media aids such as Soundtrap, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking and increase retention
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Produced 3 -4 theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements. Continuing to produce shows during Covid shutdown with 96% student performance attendance.
Christian Theater Arts Performance Temecula, CA
Theater Director
06.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows
- Observed 6 week rehearsal schedules and strict budgetary controls; finding ways to re-use and creatively make set pieces and props into something new to avoid waste and streamline costs. Saving $300-$500.00 per show.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment
- Rehearsed diligently to perfect routines and deliver top-shelf performances
Linfield Christian High SchoolTemecula, CA
Director of Performing Arts: Teacher
03.2012 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Managed schedule teaching theatre for middle school, and High school as well as Speech and Debate and dance full time, after school rehearsals, and 6-8 productions yearly
- Managed High school budget of $25,000 for productions, and $15,000 middle school budget with increased budget based on profitable ticket sales each year
- Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs
- Established community relationships and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results
- Collaborated production schedules and activities for 4-6 different plays, and musicals year, with varied age ranges in cast.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members
- Auditioned, selected and coached actors to execute high-quality performances and enhance production value
- Trained students to assist with shows; earning class credit for their portfolios, utilized parent talent for creative teams training leaders in order to delegate work and accomplish production goals on preset timelines.
- Directed, choreographed, and produced full Broadway style shows
- Oversaw installation and operation of lighting, graphics, audio, set design, costume, and prop design for campus events and shows.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities
- Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to diverse and creative dance and theatre techniques
- Designed comprehensive Four-Year theatre program with college preparatory level work
- Taught technical theatre classes including set design, lighting, sound, stage management and make-up
Temecula Valley Charter SchoolTemecula, CA
VAPA Coordinator
08.2006 - 04.2011
Job overview
- Assisted in design of comprehensive state standard based performing arts curriculum and organization of materials to support operations
- Collaborated with team members to create materials for lesson integration of arts lessons from VAPA to classroom
- Developed and taught Professional Development on use of integration materials
- Managed staff of 4 full time VAPA educators, including Visual Art, Dance, Music, and Choir
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on performing arts, visual arts classes, and projects
- Designed, and implemented fee based on-site after school creative arts program for students
- Recruited, trained, and managed after-school support volunteers and staff to assist with after school program
- Worked flexible hours, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
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Timeline
Performing Arts Teacher
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
08.2019 - Current
Theater Director
Christian Theater Arts Performance
06.2012 - Current
Director of Performing Arts: Teacher
Linfield Christian High School
03.2012 - 06.2018
VAPA Coordinator
Temecula Valley Charter School
08.2006 - 04.2011
California State University - East Bay
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
California State University - East Bay
CTC Credential Dance from Dance Education
California State University - East Bay
CTC Theatre Credential from Theatre
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Developmental Psychology
(Intern) California Single Subject Credential Theater Training - EXP: 09/01/2023
- May 25: Passed edTPA
- June 20: Credential Applied for through CSU East Bay
- First Aid/CPR
- Certified Google Educator level 1
Summary
Goal-oriented performing arts educator enthusiastic about teaching life skills, communication, and performance. Distinct expertise gained over a 17-year career of teaching multiple ages, cultures, and abilities. Experience providing opportunities for student expression using spoken, written, performative and digital forms of communication. Committed to working collaboratively alongside a team of motivated individuals to promote intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of all students to learn, grow and excel in visual and performing arts.
Skills
- Local arts and culture
- Multi-Cultural drama and dance knowledge
- Understanding of Multiple Theatre Techniques and Theories
- Special effect component creation
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Self-Motivated
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Training and Development
- Data Entry
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Education
California State University - East Bay, Hayward, CA
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
2023
California State University - East Bay, Hayward, CA
CTC Credential Dance from Dance Education
11.2022
California State University - East Bay, Hayward, CA
CTC Theatre Credential from Theatre
06.2022
University Overview
- One of 25 in the first cohort of Theatre educators to receive their credential in over 40 years. Completed professional development in: Culturally Responsive Teaching (All Content Areas) Integrated and Designated Support for English Learners Culturally responsive Learning Introduction to Universal Design for Learning with Dr. Katie Novak Webinar Series
University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Science from Developmental Psychology
06.2014
Certification
(Intern) California Single Subject Credential Theater Training - EXP: 09/01/2023
- May 25: Passed edTPA
- June 20: Credential Applied for through CSU East Bay
- First Aid/CPR
- Certified Google Educator level 1
Affiliations
- Member of Educational Theatre Association
- Member of National Dance Educators Association
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