Joe Janes
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Docent/Guest Greeter
Shoreline Sightseeing
08.2021 - Current
- Wrote and delivered a humorous and informative 75-minute architectural river tour, revised based on new info or feedback..
- Answered customer questions and gave recommendtions.
- Provided friendly, attentive service throughout peak times for responsive customer care.
Adjunct Faculty Professor
Columbia College Chicago
06.2005 - Current
- Primarily taught improvisation and comedy writing in the country's first degreed comedy program.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom exercises and led discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Directed shows with content generated by students under my supervision.
Faculty Member
The Second City Training Center
06.2000 - Current
- Primarily taught comedy writing and improvisation as well as stand-up, storytelling, and public speaking.
- Provided students constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Selected and developed instructional material and planned instruction to enhance student learning.
Teacher
VIPKID
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Taught ESL to students in China ages 8-17.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Trained new recruits on VIPKID's proprietary interface and coached them to use effective teaching skills.
Education
No Degree - Acting/Directing
Wright State University
Dayton, OHBachelor of Science - Directing And Theatrical Production
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL06.2013
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Stand-Up Comedy
- Improvisation
- Actor
- Voiceover
- Guest Engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Playwright/Comedy Writer
- Problem Solving
- Brainstorming
- Creativity
- Flexibility
Accomplishments
- Won an Emmy for writing for a children's show in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Published three books: 365 Sketches, 50 Plays, and Seven Deadly Plays
- Developed and implemented new curriculum for The Second City - Detroit and ComedySportz-Chicago
Timeline
Docent/Guest Greeter
Shoreline Sightseeing
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
VIPKID
09.2017 - 08.2021
Adjunct Faculty Professor
Columbia College Chicago
06.2005 - Current
Faculty Member
The Second City Training Center
06.2000 - Current
No Degree - Acting/Directing
Wright State University
Bachelor of Science - Directing And Theatrical Production
Columbia College Chicago
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