Passionate and excited teacher excelling in student relationships, collaborative learning, classroom management, creative writing, and theatrical direction. Highly skilled at curating and executing dynamic educational lessons and activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Zionsville Community High School
07.2017 - Current
Responsible for teaching English 9, English 10, Creative Writing, and Theatre Arts courses.
Responsible for sponsoring the Drama Club and the Spring Play.
Worked cooperatively with PLC teams to help students reach learning objectives.
Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Fostered and maintain positive parent relationships through open communication and a weekly newsletter.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education Coordinator
Muncie Civic Theatre
07.2016 - 07.2017
Lead directors and creative teams as they produced theatrical productions for students in grades K-12.
Assisted with rehearsal scheduling, educational theatre lessons, and the design process.
Coordinated with parents concerning drop off/pickup, payment, volunteer opportunities, and special circumstances concerning their child.
Tracking and maintaining a production budget.
Teacher
Blackford High School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Responsible for teaching English 10 and English 10 Honors to the entire graduating class of 2019.
Responsible for directing and producing 1 play per semester.
Developed strong relationships with students by fostering a safe environment, maintaining open lines of communication, and investing in their lives.
Created and executed the entire curriculum for both courses.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English/Theatre Education, Creative Writing
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05.2016
Skills
Classroom Management
Lesson Planning
Motivating students
Student Engagement
Parent-Teacher Communication
Positive Role Model and Mentor
Public Speaking
Theatrical Direction
Theatrical Design
Creative Writing
Accomplishments
TEDx Speaker
Teacher of the Month Recipient for Indiana State District #29
Blackford County High School Commencement Speaker
Timeline
Teacher
Zionsville Community High School
07.2017 - Current
Teacher
Blackford High School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Education Coordinator
Muncie Civic Theatre
07.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English/Theatre Education, Creative Writing