Kelly Monaghan
Wickliffe,OH
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Artist Trainer- Kids Love Musicals
The Musical Theater Project
01.2023 - Current
- Train adult teachers to present and perform Musical Theater lesson plans for school-aged children
- Conduct scenarios in which they would need to use critical thinking when dealing with children from all different backgrounds and experiences
- Organize all schedules for training purposes
- Record and edit rehearsal vocal tracks on Logic Pro.
Pre-Kindergarden Teacher's Aide
Saint Paschal Baylon
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 16 children.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Lead enrichment activities with songs, dances and acting games.
- Design letters and templates on the computer for classroom use.
Resident Director
Heights Youth Theatre
01.2015 - Current
- For children grades K-12
- Conduct auditions, rehearsals and performances for 2 musicals per year
- Help children find their "voices" and confidence
- Help create an all-inclusive and safe space for all children and adults involved.
Private Voice teacher / Vocal Coach
08.2013 - Current
- Private studio comprised of children ages 10-17
- Schedule all lessons, and correspond with parents as needed
- Guide students to find their voice through technique, confidence and storytelling.
Director / Musical Director - 8th Grade Musical
St. Paschal Baylon School
01.2012 - Current
- Introduce theater to children not familiar with it
- Hold all auditions, rehearsals and performances
- Create template for rehearsal schedules
- Help organize all "behind the scenes" help.
Actor in Various Musicals in the Cleveland Area
01.1998 - Current
- Cain Park, Great Lakes Theater Festival, The Cleveland Opera, Willoughby Fine Arts, The Musical Theatre Project, Chagrin Valley Little Theater
Director
Communion of Saints Drama Program
01.2020 - 04.2024
- Direct children grades K-8
- Teach Fall drama classes: Focus on Stage direction, Projection, Improvisation, Acting with a scene partner, and the process of a Full-scale production
- Direct the spring musical.
Teaching Artist - Kids Love Musicals
The Musical Theater Project
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Bring 5 different musicals into local schools with wonderfully interactive lesson plans
- For children grades 1-5
- Typical and special needs classrooms.
Teaching Artist - Kids Love Musicals
The Musical Theater Project
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Bring 5 different musicals into local schools with wonderfully interactive lesson plans
- For children grades 1-5
- Typical and special needs classrooms.
Musical Theater Teacher / Director
Stagecrafters Youth Theater
09.2006 - 05.2014
- Director of classes: Show Biz Kids, Broadway Bound, Broadway Rocks, and Broadway Buddies Jr
- (class for children with special needs)
- Work with children ranging from grades 1-7
- Write and direct a mini musical for appropriate class
- Teach the "ins and outs" of theater from audition to performance
- Work closely with the Musical Director and Choreographer to produce the best final product possible.
Education
Complete - of the - credit hours - Bachelor of Music in Music Theater
Baldwin Wallace College
05.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Google Docs
- Google Sheet
- Google Slides
- Logic-Pro audio editing software
- Final Cut-Pro video editing software
Timeline
Teaching Artist Trainer- Kids Love Musicals
The Musical Theater Project
01.2023 - Current
Teaching Artist - Kids Love Musicals
The Musical Theater Project
01.2022 - 01.2023
Pre-Kindergarden Teacher's Aide
Saint Paschal Baylon
08.2021 - Current
Director
Communion of Saints Drama Program
01.2020 - 04.2024
Teaching Artist - Kids Love Musicals
The Musical Theater Project
01.2016 - 01.2017
Resident Director
Heights Youth Theatre
01.2015 - Current
Private Voice teacher / Vocal Coach
08.2013 - Current
Director / Musical Director - 8th Grade Musical
St. Paschal Baylon School
01.2012 - Current
Musical Theater Teacher / Director
Stagecrafters Youth Theater
09.2006 - 05.2014
Actor in Various Musicals in the Cleveland Area
01.1998 - Current
Complete - of the - credit hours - Bachelor of Music in Music Theater
Baldwin Wallace College
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