Julie Donaldson

Co-teach a class for 4 & 5 year-olds and pull out 5 year-olds (repeat students) for daily Kindergarten instruction. Utilize Orton-Gillingham for reading instruction. Regularly use creative drama in exploration of folktales/fairytales.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of programming for children ages 2-4 with a primary focus on play and social and emotional development
• Teach Creative Drama to children ages 3-5

● Coordinated and oversaw the management of all children’s programming

● Managed a staff of six full and part-time children’s services employees, setting schedules and creating unique programs that met each staff member’s skill set

● Worked with the senior leadership team to develop all budgets for children’s services (book purchasing, curriculum development, third-party performances, etc.)

● Developed all thematic and seasonal programming for children from preschool age through high school

● Worked directly with third-party performing arts groups and other educational program suppliers to develop and schedule creative programs for patrons

● Actively participated as a teacher of creative drama and life story workshops with multiple age groups

● Drafted, solicited, and secured grants for relevant youth programs

Led creative drama workshops and residencies for children ages 2-18 in schools, libraries, museums, churches and camps throughout the state of New Jersey

• Developed and implemented literature-based drama curriculums for students in pre-K through 5th grade
• Worked as both a teacher and director, leading the children in multiple performances

● Developed and drafted the curriculum for a program in which senior citizens shared their life stories and brought them to life in performance

● Worked in conjunction with the Plainsboro Public Library to secure grants and other funding for this initiative

Equity actor performing in regional theaters across the country