Kara Roseborough
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Dynamic educational and creative professional with extensive experience in academic instruction, curriculum development, and innovative content creation. Expertise in designing impactful lesson plans that engage learners and promote a collaborative educational atmosphere. Recognized for adaptability and a strong commitment to driving student and client success through creative methodologies and effective teamwork. Passionate about fostering an inclusive learning environment that inspires growth and achievement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer, Department of Dance
University of Michigan
01.2024 - Current
- Teach courses integrating writing, research, and creative practice, including Community Engaged Pedagogy, History of the Black Ballerina, and Dance Criticism and Media.
- Mentor students individually and advise the student group Black Scholars in Dance.
Co-Founder & Faculty Supervisor
Ballet & Books (UM Chapter)
01.2022 - Current
- Lead bilingual literacy and movement programming for children ages 3–5.
- Develop individualized education plans for ~15 students each term.
- Train undergraduate tutors in culturally responsive methods.
Tutor, Sweetland Writing Center
University of Michigan
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Tutored community college students remotely in English and Spanish.
- Supported essay development, critical analysis, and sentence comprehension.
Graduate Student Instructor
University of Michigan
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Designed Creative Writing for Dancers, a course blending storytelling and movement.
- Guided students in reflective writing, narrative development, and performance analysis.
Site Director
Books & Breakfast
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Directed a literacy and math support program for 35+ K–12 students each year.
- Coordinated 30+ tutors; provided bilingual academic and socio-emotional support.
Playwright & Content Creator
Fleetwood Jourdan Theatre
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Wrote and produced original plays for young audiences, including the Janet and the Beanstalk series, Dreadlocks and the Three Bears, and The Nutcracker(ish) (later remounted at the University of Michigan).
- Created educational content in dance, theatre, and poetry for the theatre’s “Stay Creative” web series (2020).
- Project managed productions and collaborated with artistic and education teams.
Project Researcher
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
2018 - 2019
- Conducted historical research on Black American and European ballet dancers, ballet companies, and (inter)national race-based performance laws between the 1920s and 2010s.
- Developed detailed summaries of findings and worked with the playwrights to ensure historical accuracy within the writing.
- Collaborated with creative teams to analyze audience engagement metrics and trends.
Project Researcher
SUNY Brockport
2018 - 2019
- Assisted Professor Jennifer Weber in historical and performance-based research on the representation of Black narratives within ballet and the convergence of ballet technique with other Euro-American dance forms.
- Developed and edited content for the written portion of the research presentation.
- Served as the dancer for the lecture-demonstration performance of the research.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Dance
University of Michigan
05-2024
Certificate - World Performance Studies
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Utah
Salt Lake City05-2017
Skills
- Essay writing guidance
- Online teaching proficiency
- Bilingual communication: English and Spanish
- Effective communication and mentorship
- Scholarly research
- Scholarly writing
- Creative writing and storytelling
- Student engagement strategies
- Course development
- Academic advising
- Cultural history
Accomplishments
- University of Michigan Research Catalyst and Innovations Grant (2024)
• MLK Spirit Award (Leadership and Scholarship, 2024)
• University of Michigan Arts Initiative GSARG Grant (2023)
• University of Michigan Arts Initiative Research Grant (2023)
• University of Michigan EXCEL Impact Award Grant (Ballet & Books, 2023)
• University of Michigan AIIR Grant (Collaboration with Performing Arts Technology, 2023)
• University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies Grant (2022)
• Dutch National Ballet Black Achievement Month Honoree (2022)
• 3Arts “Make a Wave” Grant (2021)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Lecturer, Department of Dance
University of Michigan
01.2024 - Current
Co-Founder & Faculty Supervisor
Ballet & Books (UM Chapter)
01.2022 - Current
Tutor, Sweetland Writing Center
University of Michigan
01.2022 - 01.2024
Graduate Student Instructor
University of Michigan
01.2022 - 01.2024
Site Director
Books & Breakfast
01.2020 - 01.2022
Playwright & Content Creator
Fleetwood Jourdan Theatre
01.2012 - 01.2020
Project Researcher
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
2018 - 2019
Project Researcher
SUNY Brockport
2018 - 2019
Master of Fine Arts - Dance
University of Michigan
Certificate - World Performance Studies
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Utah
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