Jetta Whitehurst
Marietta,GA
Summary
Theater professional with strong background in instruction, choreography, and performance. Skilled in performance coaching, stage direction, and script analysis. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving needs while ensuring high-quality results. Respected for reliability, communication, and creativity.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Musical Theatre Instructor
Woodstock Arts
Woodstock, GA
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for 6-8 week after-school class sessions, with each class enhancing vocabulary acquisition through interactive theater games and rehearsal time.
- Produced and executed engaging final performances, incorporating songs and scenes for Woodstock Arts' Collage Day.
- Oversaw Broadway Bootcamp for ages 8-12, leading multiple class sessions. Guided younger students in Broadway Beginnings for ages 5-8. Mentored participants in Triple Threats class for ages 12-15, enhancing their performance skills.
Visual Arts Instructor
Woodstock Arts
Woodstock, GA
08.2024 - 02.2026
- Developed and instructed original themed courses, including 'Off the Page,' 'Art History Time Travelers,' and 'Art in Full Bloom,' to enhance student engagement and appreciation for art.
- Oversaw the development and completion of weekly art projects for students ages 5-8, ensuring a diverse portfolio of creative works.
- Instructed students in multiple artistic techniques and mediums, utilizing relevant terminology and practices to enhance skill development.
Lead Primary Art Camp Counselor
Woodstock Arts
Woodstock, GA
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Directed visual arts camps for children aged 5-8 throughout the summer season, working closely with the Visual Arts Education Manager to create and revise lesson plans.
- Coordinated daily schedules and delegated art project responsibilities to camp counselors, fostering a structured and productive camp environment.
- Served as a point of contact with parents during pickup and drop-off.
Writing Assistant
Kennesaw State University Writing Center
Kennesaw, GA
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Engaged with students in various formats to support the development and revision of written work for academic and personal objectives.
- Delivered engaging outreach presentations and organized writing workshops to enhance student writing skills in ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, and additional writing-focused classes.
- Founded For Better or for Verse Poetry Club to promote a vibrant community for poetry lovers to share and grow through structured activities.
- Refined and updated handouts on writing styles, grammar concepts, and assignment-specific writing to enhance educational resources.
Theater and Visual Arts Camp Counselor
Woodstock Arts
Woodstock, GA
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Guided collaborative efforts in middle and high school theatre camps, resulting in the production of original scripts and songs for weekly performances.
- Directed and instructed choreography for songs featured in weekly performances.
- Coordinated a variety of art activities for elementary-aged campers, ensuring readiness for weekly gallery showcases.
Teaching Assistant
Alliance Theatre
Atlanta, GA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Fostered learning and collaboration in musical theatre and songwriting camps for students from kindergarten to fifth grade.
- Coordinated with teaching artists to ensure effective delivery of weekly curriculum and successful execution of performances.
- Supervised and supported campers of all ages during aftercare activities.
Early Learner Assistant
Kumon Learning Center
Woodstock, GA
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Facilitated in-person and online tutoring sessions in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Evaluated and assessed student classwork and homework submissions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre and Performance Studies, Acting Concentration
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Journalism and Emerging Media
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12-2024
Skills
- Dance & choreography for jazz & musical theatre
- Curriculum development & lesson planning
- Devising Theatre for Young Audiences
- Movement Creation
- Ensemble building
- Stage presence
- Stage management
- Production coordination
- Props management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
Certification
351 GACE Ethics Assessment, American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certification
Timeline
Lead Primary Art Camp Counselor
Woodstock Arts
05.2025 - 07.2025
Musical Theatre Instructor
Woodstock Arts
01.2025 - 02.2026
Visual Arts Instructor
Woodstock Arts
08.2024 - 02.2026
Theater and Visual Arts Camp Counselor
Woodstock Arts
05.2024 - 07.2024
Teaching Assistant
Alliance Theatre
05.2023 - 08.2023
Writing Assistant
Kennesaw State University Writing Center
08.2021 - 12.2024
Early Learner Assistant
Kumon Learning Center
08.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre and Performance Studies, Acting Concentration
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science - Journalism and Emerging Media
Kennesaw State University
PUBLICATIONS
- Volume 12, Issue 1, Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research, Kennesaw State University, 2025.
- Fast fashion’s polyester predicament, quality concerns, Fresh Take Georgia, May 2024.
- Volume 11, Issue 1, Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research, Kennesaw State University, 2024.
- News Reporter, The Sentinel, Kennesaw State University, Jan. 2022-March 2022.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- “Hottentot Haze: The Intoxication Narrative of Sara Baartman.” 2023 Fall Symposium of Student Scholars, Kennesaw State University. Marietta, GA. 16 November 2023. Oral Presentation.
- “Revelations Found After the Storm Through the Lens of Personal Narrative.” 26th Annual Symposium of Student Scholars, Kennesaw State University. Kennesaw, GA. 19 April 2022. Performance.