Joi Wright
Heartland,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented theater educator enthusiastic about teaching communication through body language and performance. Distinct expertise gained during a 6-year career integrating Equity Diversity and Inclusion into theater programs. Experience providing opportunities for student expression using spoken, written, performative and digital forms of communication. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and experiential learning and progressive pedagogy. Committed to promoting intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth for all students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Programs Coordinator
Trinity Rep
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Collaborate with the Director of Education and other team members to design and implement educational programs that align with Trinity Rep's mission and vision.
- Identify and develop curriculum and resources for educational workshops, classes, and outreach programs.
- Stay updated on current trends and best practices in theater education to enhance program offerings.
- Coordinate scheduling and logistics for educational programs, including workshops, residencies, and school partnerships.
- Manage program registration, participant communication, and attendance tracking.
- Ensure that program spaces and materials are prepared and maintained for optimal learning experiences.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with local schools, educators, and community organizations to foster partnerships and collaboration.
- Collaborate with schools to align program offerings with educational standards and curriculum needs.
- Recruit, train, and support teaching artists and instructors for various educational programs.
- Provide guidance and resources to instructors to enhance program delivery and student engagement.
- Collect and analyze data to assess the impact and effectiveness of theater educational programs.
- Prepare reports and evaluations for funders, stakeholders, grants and internal purposes.
- Assist in budget planning and management for education programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility
ISU Theater Arts Equity Consultant
Iowa State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources
- Advisor of 4 Student Engagement Ambassador's, student led EDI committee
- Co-chair of Equity/Justice committee
- Orchestrated proposals implementing new ideas of further integrating EDI
- Facilitated workshops with students and faculty surrounding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Education Intern
Trinity Rep
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience
- Created study guides for students and teachers to enhance knowledge of each main-stage show seen by students
- Co-taught theater education to grades K-12
- Co-Directed student shows
- Facilitated talk backs from actors for students after each play students attended
- Participated in career fair panels
- Led workshops for students surrounding August Wilson's 'Radio Golf'
- Assisted in after school programs for residency schools and facilities.
Student Theater Teacher
Sunset High School, Dallas ISD
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth
- Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity
- Encouraged students to perform at peak ability and learn from failure
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Co-Directed student's Spring shows.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts, Acting/Directing
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2019
Associate of Science -
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX05.2015
Skills
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Generating Schedules
- Office Administration
- Program and Classroom Management
- Leadership
- MS Office
- K-12 Theater Education
- Curriculum Development
- Professional Development in EDI
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Community Building
Accomplishments
Aspire Arts Leadership Fellow
KCACTF 2019
Timeline
Education Programs Coordinator
Trinity Rep
08.2021 - 08.2023
ISU Theater Arts Equity Consultant
Iowa State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Education Intern
Trinity Rep
08.2019 - 03.2020
Student Theater Teacher
Sunset High School, Dallas ISD
11.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts, Acting/Directing
Iowa State University
Associate of Science -
Cedar Valley College
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