Jillian Usry
Madison,GA
Summary
Innovatively led workshops supported by Nicole Adkins, enhancing youth mentorship and creativity among Pre-K to 5th graders. Excelled in team collaboration and technical supervision, significantly boosting team morale. Expertise in small group facilitation and design/tech, achieving notable improvements in educational engagement and technical performance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Colors of Your Life Workshop
Nikki Adkins
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Created a lesson plan for ages Pre-K through 1st grade that aligned with the standards that are implemented.
- Developed the workshop into a class where they can take their new knowledge of primary, secondary, and complimentary colors into real life experiences expressing the mood and tone of situations.
- The workshop is geared towards students being able to experience how participating as a lighting designer works, and how they should use colors to emphasize the mood and tone of a scene.
Once Upon A Time Theatre & Teamwork Workshop
Nikki Adkins
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted the workshop with peers, and produce a lively and engaging workshop for students 2nd through 5th to enjoy.
- Created lesson plans for areas of dramaturgy, technical theater/design, and acting that were kid-friendly and engaging.
- Organized a fun exercise that involved 2nd through 5th graders to create their own masks to use in their final performance at the workshop.
Storytelling & Playwriting Workshop
Nikki Adkins
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Explained the differences between storytelling & playwriting while giving real world examples.
- Produced engaging games related to the topics and allowed room for the students to have space to speak.
- Developed the workshop into two parts, so it improved overtime which engaged the audience even more.
Oppossum and the Season Stone Family Guide
Nikki Adkins & Nia Fitzhugh
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed a well thought out section of the Family Guide, for children to take home and have an interactive experience.
- Created a kid-friendly bio-diversity plot instructions.
- Encouraged parents to help their children at home with the measurements, findings, and photos
- https://opossumfamilyguide.weebly.com
Climate Change Action Theater Technical Supervisor
Emily Kitchens & Gabriel James
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Boosted team morale and productivity levels through regular recognition of outstanding individual contributions and collaborative successes within the department.
- Initiated regular preventive maintenance routines to minimize equipment failure rates and extend the life of company assets.
- Calibrated, maintained and operated all equipment for maximum performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre & Performance Studies
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05-2026
Skills
- Youth mentorship
- Small group facilitation
- Building relationships
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Design/Tech focus
Timeline
Colors of Your Life Workshop
Nikki Adkins
11.2024 - 12.2024
Once Upon A Time Theatre & Teamwork Workshop
Nikki Adkins
10.2024 - 11.2024
Storytelling & Playwriting Workshop
Nikki Adkins
09.2024 - 11.2024
Oppossum and the Season Stone Family Guide
Nikki Adkins & Nia Fitzhugh
08.2024 - 11.2024
Climate Change Action Theater Technical Supervisor
Emily Kitchens & Gabriel James
10.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre & Performance Studies
Kennesaw State University
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