Laticia Bell
Galveston,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Theatre Director
Galveston ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Mentored young aspiring actors and provided constructive feedback, fostering strong performance skills for future roles.
- Streamlined rehearsal processes by implementing efficient scheduling strategies and communication methods.
- Championed diversity within the theatre company, leading to a more inclusive range of productions and talent representation. Students of all levels could audition.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring fiscal responsibility throughout all stages of production planning and execution. The district has strict rules on budgeting
- Directed large-scale musicals while maintaining artistic integrity and precise choreography execution. All schools in the district could come to audition.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs. Worked alone in producing three shows a year with young actors.
- Developed a Theatre curriculum for Theatre I and Theatre II students.
Adjunct Professor of Theatre
Dallas County Community College
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Taught Theatre courses, providing instruction to up to 75 undergraduate students.
- Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
Theatre Teacher
Irving ISD, Nimitz High School
02.2013 - 02.2019
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Produced 4 theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.
- Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating interactive theatre techniques in lesson plans.
- Organized engaging field trips to local theatres, fostering a deeper understanding of the theatrical arts.
- Coordinated successful school productions by directing rehearsals, managing set design, and collaborating closely with technical crews.
- Assisted students in applying for college theatre programs or pursuing careers within the performing arts industry postgraduation.
Assistant Theatre Teacher
Lewisville ISD Hebron High School
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement innovative drama curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences.
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating interactive theatre techniques in lesson plans.
- Boosted students'' confidence and presentation skills by providing constructive feedback on their performances.
- Managed after-school drama club activities, fostering a sense of community among participating students.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
Education
Master of Arts - Theatre Education
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Texas Woman's Univrsity
Denton Texas05.2007
Skills
- Costumor
- Theatrical Research
- Accessibility Considerations
- Performance Evaluation
- Project Management
- Creative Vision
- Script Analysis
- Budget Management
Certification
- Theatre EC-12, [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Theatre Director
Galveston ISD
08.2021 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Theatre
Dallas County Community College
08.2017 - 03.2020
Theatre Teacher
Irving ISD, Nimitz High School
02.2013 - 02.2019
Assistant Theatre Teacher
Lewisville ISD Hebron High School
08.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Theatre Education
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Texas Woman's Univrsity
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