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Kevin Barratt

Omaha,NE

Summary

Dedicated Teacher offering 30 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Artist-In-Schools Educator

The Nebraska Arts Council
05.1990 - Current
  • Executed theatre arts residencies in wide variety of performance areas including acting, directing, movement, stage combat, conflict resolution, and improvisation.
  • Developed varied curriculum for students ranging in age from pre-school to high school.
  • Provided artist training for fellow teaching artists in applying national and state academic standards to residency activities.

Director of Drama

Omaha South Magnet High School
06.2013 - 06.2022
  • Managed performing arts magnet school's drama department while teaching classes in drama, advanced drama, and stagecraft with grades 9-12. Directed 5 student productions per year and started student led Thespian organization.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Director of Drama

Omaha Benson High School
06.2004 - 05.2013
  • Taught classes in drama, advanced drama and stagecraft with grades 9-12. Operated school's theatre department directed all productions and built all scenery with student support.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education Director

The Rose Theatre
05.1990 - 05.2003
  • Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
  • Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
  • Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
  • Directed professional theatre troupe in multiple productions.
  • Choreographed fight scenes as necessary in public productions.
  • Established theatre arts program cooperative with Omaha Public Elementary Schools and Papillion-LaVista Elementary Schools.

Education

Secondary Education

Teacher Academy Project
Omaha, NE
05.2004

Master of Arts - Dramatic Arts

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
05.1995

Bachelor of Science - Speech And Theatre

Theater Dana College
Blair, NE
1979

Skills

  • Strong English Language Skills
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Behavior Management Systems
  • Learning Assessments
  • Enrichment Programs
  • Academic Standards
  • Educational Settings

Accomplishments

  • Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
  • The Nebraska State Thespian Society Teacher of the year 2015-2016.
  • Earned Outstanding Educator Award Theatre Arts Guild 2018
  • Earned Mary Peckham Award Omaha Community Playhouse 2017.
  • Earned Outstanding Supporting Actor, Theatre Arts Guild 2014-2015.

Certification

Stage Combat, Juggling, Bicycling, Fire-eating, Master Artist with The Nebraska Arts Council’s Artist-In-Schools Program CURRENTLY: Retired Public-School Educator

Timeline

Director of Drama

Omaha South Magnet High School
06.2013 - 06.2022

Director of Drama

Omaha Benson High School
06.2004 - 05.2013

Artist-In-Schools Educator

The Nebraska Arts Council
05.1990 - Current

Education Director

The Rose Theatre
05.1990 - 05.2003

Secondary Education

Teacher Academy Project

Master of Arts - Dramatic Arts

University of Nebraska At Omaha

Bachelor of Science - Speech And Theatre

Theater Dana College

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