Hi, I’m
Justine Magnusson
Bayville,NJ
Summary
Music, theater, and literacy teacher imparting a love of learning through the arts!
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
PlayArtsPhiladelphia, PA
Music Teacher, Theater Teacher
09.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Created & implemented curriculums in music & theater education
- Wrote original music and scripts for student performances
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate up to 12 students about fundamentals and history of music
- Produced 6 theatrical performances per year showcasing student's work
Sylvan LearningOnline
Reading & Writing Tutor
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Implement lesson plans for elementary level reading and writing skills
- Provide supportive and engaging environment for students to grow with one-on-one support
- Taught reading comprehension and writing tactics to improve reading and writing skills.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students
Kelly Educational ServicesPhiladelphia, PA
Substitute Teacher, K-5
03.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained structured, educational, enriching and supportive environment for students while their teacher was absent.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance..
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
Delta Tennessee Williams Festival
Artistic Coodinator & Producer
01.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Connecting professional directors and actors to theater projects to be performed at festival
- Writing grants to procure funding for artists
- Maintaining communication with festival director to ensure literary and theatrical programming congruency
- Made calls and sent emails ensuring funding, space, props, lodging and flight bookings.
Griot ArtsClarksdale, MS
Theater Teacher & Course Creator
07.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Created, developed and implemented theater curriculum for students ages 8-16
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques
The Arts EffectNew York, NY
Acting Teacher
01.2014 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Produced 8 theatrical showcases a year highlighting student's work
Self Employed ServicesNew York, NY
Professional Actor
09.2007 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Worked on various contracts in New York, LA, & across country in regional productions, workshops, and readings.
- Worked collaboratively with writers to develop characters
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
Self Employed ServicesNew York, NY
Caretaker
09.2010 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Cared for children ages 6 months - 12 years,
- Assisted with homework & classroom assignments
- Prepared homemade meals
- Engaged children in creative activities
- Provided transportation to after school programming
- Instilled morals of kindness and empathy
- Fostered nurturing environment.
Education
New York University Tisch School of The ArtsNew York, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Acting
05.2013
Morris Knolls High SchoolDenville, NJ
High School Diploma
06.2009
Skills
- Public speaking
- Teaching
- Storytelling, acting, creative thinking
- Songwriting, singing, guitar, ukulele
- Empathic listening, caretaking
- Collaboration
- Great at taking direction
- Creative Writing
- Typing
Timeline
Reading & Writing Tutor
Sylvan Learning
01.2023 - Current
Music Teacher, Theater Teacher
PlayArts
09.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Kelly Educational Services
03.2022 - 06.2023
Artistic Coodinator & Producer
Delta Tennessee Williams Festival
01.2022 - 10.2022
Theater Teacher & Course Creator
Griot Arts
07.2021 - 04.2022
Acting Teacher
The Arts Effect
01.2014 - 06.2016
Caretaker
Self Employed Services
09.2010 - 06.2018
Professional Actor
Self Employed Services
09.2007 - 06.2022
New York University Tisch School of The Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Acting
Morris Knolls High School
High School Diploma