Lacresha Berry
Rego Park,NY
Summary
Insightful Social Media Content Creator with 5+ years of experience creating, publishing and managing original and compelling content. Dedicated Performing Art Instructor with 10+ years of experience teaching middle school and high school. Adept at encouraging creativity while monitoring individual student progress.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Creator
TikTok
New York, NY
03.2020 - Current
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Posted daily on four social media sites.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Wrote content and uploaded it to Tiktok daily as a social justice and lifestyle gaining a following of 63k in a year.
Spoken Word Teaching Artist
Bronx Community Charter School
Bronx, NY
01.2017 - Current
- Bronx, NY; 3rd-8th grade Spoken Word Teaching, Taught spoken word poetry to 3rd -8th grade students.
- Wrote and designed curriculum and projects centered around social justice and abolitionist curriculum through.
- Arranged activities with special guests to perform and run workshops with the students.
- Hosted several open mic nights where students shared the work they wrote in class.
- Took two teams to the slam finals in 2020.
- Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives
- Served as advisor for extracurricular activities such as art clubs and camps
YouTube Content Creator
Me
New York, NY
02.2016 - Current
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Posted daily on four social media sites and 50% more followers over the course of a year.
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
- Utilized WordPress to upload content, images and pages.
Performing Artist
Me
New York, NY
11.2014 - Current
- Toured independently with two one woman shows.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with schools, CBOs, and theatres nationally.
Curriculum Writer
Penguin Random House
New York, NY
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Trained teachers on new curriculum and information.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation for a YA novel called, Everybody Looking.
- Designed detailed plans to help teachers introduce new technology into classrooms.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Teaching Artist
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School, WHEELS
New York, NY
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Taught a special week-long workshop entitled, “Poetry as Hip Hop” to 9th-12th graders for ELECTIVE week using the literary elements and compared them to lyrics in hip hop.
- Students were asked to create mini projects each day that connected poetry to hip hop such as: poetry autobiographies, song memoirs, and writing after a favorite song.
- Students also analyzed popular hip-hop songs for meaning, symbolism and other poetic structures.
- After taking this special one week course, students were given ½ a credit.
Learning Facilitator
LeAp
New York, NY
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Taught two 40 session residencies to middle school students in Queens and the Bronx.
- Created academic lessons to cater to all learning styles while teaching artistic projects aligned with the common core, blueprint standards, and grade specific ELA curriculum.
- Created, collected and recorded data on student progress to determine next steps for student success.
- Planned special Poetry and Theatre events for program participants based on changing needs, times of year and availability.
- Supported interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation.
- Planned and facilitated parent workshops in accordance with Common Core curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Offered feedback to other providers to effectively address students' needs.
Teacher
St. Hope Leadership Academy
New York, NY
01.2008 - 09.2014
- 7th and 8th grade ELA teacher/5th grade Science teacher, Taught the reading and writing workshop model to 5th , 7th , and 8th graders teaching balanced literacy which includes guided reading, interactive read aloud, small skills groups, independent reading, and partner reading incorporating concepts of comprehension (main idea, theme, predicting) and wrote all the curriculum.
- Founded 7th grade ELA in 2008 and 8th grade ELA in 2009; Taught social studies and science to 5th graders in a parallel teaching and whole group setting.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Collaborated with parents students to increase comprehensive and long-term success.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
5th Grade Teacher
Harlem Day Charter School
New York, NY
01.2005 - 06.2008
- Taught the reading and writing workshop model to 5th graders teaching balanced literacy which includes guided reading, interactive read aloud, small skills groups, independent reading, and partner reading incorporating concepts of comprehension (main idea, theme, predicting) and wrote all the curriculum for all subjects as well.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
Master’s of Science - Childhood Education
Hunter College
New York, NYSome College (No Degree) -
New York University
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Theatre
University Of Kentucky
2003
Skills
- Learning specialist
- Lessons planning
- Technology integration
- Curriculum implementation
- Course material development
- Classroom experience
- Digital marketing
- Digital photography
- Consistent brand messaging
- Promotional marketing and advertising
Accomplishments
- Founded the 5th grade social sciences cohort at St.
- HOPE Leadership Academy; which included a focus in literacy around western hemisphere (ancient and modern) history and life sciences (human growth, food science, and plant growth and development).
- Scholars performed experiments, various labs, and participated in science related field trips and curriculum centered assemblies.
- Founded ELA in the seventh and eighth grades at St.
- HOPE Leadership Academy Charter School in 2008-10; which included establishing and delivering new curriculum, implementing standards and data-driven instruction, co- teaching in the social studies content area, differentiated small group instruction, following the workshop model in literacy and helping to facilitate and coordinate graduation.
- Founded fifth grade as lead teacher at Harlem Day Charter School in 2005-06; which included establishing new curriculum, developing rigorous content area units in all subjects, and helping to facilitate graduation and specialized field trips.
- General Certification for Secondary education; completed and passed the LAST, ATS-W, CST in Theatre, Multi-subject CST, and currently pursuing a M.S.
- In Childhood Education at Hunter College.
- Directed, facilitated, and organized all of the dramatic and choral performances at St.
- HOPE including: Black History, Women’s History, Poetry Declaration, and the school musical from 2008-present.
Additional Information
- HONORS , UK Minority Affairs Alumni Association Torchbearer Award, 2002 Judy Dearing Excellence in Costume Design Award, University of Louisville, 2002 Raymond A. Smith Scholarship, University of Kentucky, 2001, 2003 Musical Director of BK Nation Live Music and Culture Session, 2013
Timeline
Curriculum Writer
Penguin Random House
08.2020 - 09.2020
Content Creator
TikTok
03.2020 - Current
Teaching Artist
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School, WHEELS
04.2017 - 11.2018
Spoken Word Teaching Artist
Bronx Community Charter School
01.2017 - Current
YouTube Content Creator
Me
02.2016 - Current
Performing Artist
Me
11.2014 - Current
Learning Facilitator
LeAp
09.2014 - 06.2018
Teacher
St. Hope Leadership Academy
01.2008 - 09.2014
5th Grade Teacher
Harlem Day Charter School
01.2005 - 06.2008
Master’s of Science - Childhood Education
Hunter College
Some College (No Degree) -
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University Of Kentucky
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