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Jennifer Shrader Williams

Raleigh,North Carolina

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom and private setting. I believe creating a positive, nurturing, learning environment is key for aspiring artists. Once this is established students are free to become the fullest expressions of themselves and can access their potential. After a rewarding professional performing career I love inspiring students with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the performing arts. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Master Teacher Musical Theatre/Voice Teacher

Chapel Hill School Of Musical Arts
Chapel Hill, NC
  • Taught vocal, audition, & acting technique in private and group setting.
  • Kept students on-task with and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Adjunct Professor Voice, Theatre/Musical Theatre

William Peace University
Raleigh, NC
08.2016 - Current
  • Led undergraduate courses on Private Vocal Instruction & 400 level Theatre/Musical Theatre courses. Developed lessons to help students meet key learning objectives and goals.
  • Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education program.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Collaborated with faculty members in designing Voice & Musical Theatre curriculum for departmental courses.
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.

Private & Group Voice Teacher

Raleigh Area Children's Theatre - Raleigh Act
Raleigh, NC
09.2016 - 03.2020

~ Provided private & group vocal technique classes for ages 7-17 years.


~ Excellent communication with parents on progress and goal setting.


~ Created nurturing, fun, high level, learning atmosphere where students progress rapidly.



Broadway Actress

Disney's Beauty And The Beast
New York, NY
08.1999 - 09.2007

~ Performed the Role of "Belle" on both Broadway and the National Tour.


~ Performed the role of "Babette" on both Broadway and the National Tour.


Soprano Soloist

Pops Goes British
Indianapolis, IN
09.2001 - 05.2006

Performed as a soloist with the following Symphonies:


Seattle, Portland, Detroit, The National Symphony, Ottawa, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, & Baltimore.


Maestro Jack Everly



Lead Vocalist

Swing! Broadway Company
New York, NY
10.2000 - 02.2001

Replaced Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti in the role of "Lead Vocalist" in the Broadway company.


Broadway Debut

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BFA in Musical Theatre

The Boston Conservatory
Boston, MA

Skills

Private Vocal technique instruction

Group Voice classes

Private & group acting classes

  • Online Teaching
  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Positive Learning Environment

Timeline

Private & Group Voice Teacher

Raleigh Area Children's Theatre - Raleigh Act
09.2016 - 03.2020

Adjunct Professor Voice, Theatre/Musical Theatre

William Peace University
08.2016 - Current

Soprano Soloist

Pops Goes British
09.2001 - 05.2006

Lead Vocalist

Swing! Broadway Company
10.2000 - 02.2001

Broadway Actress

Disney's Beauty And The Beast
08.1999 - 09.2007

Classroom Master Teacher Musical Theatre/Voice Teacher

Chapel Hill School Of Musical Arts

Bachelor of Arts - BFA in Musical Theatre

The Boston Conservatory
Jennifer Shrader Williams