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Lissa Lane-Johnson

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Summary

Dynamic Adjunct Art Instructor and Summer Theatre Program Director with extensive experience in art education, and theatre production. Expertise in developing assessment tools, directing diverse productions, and providing individualized instruction. Proven ability to foster creativity and inclusivity, ensuring successful learning outcomes for all students. Past work as a dance instructor and as a musician/singer gives focused insight into the craticity and hard work of performing.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Art Instructor

Northwest Iowa Community College
10.2016 - Current
  • Developed assessment tools to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement and adapting lesson plans accordingly.
  • Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques in projects.
  • Established a positive learning environment that fostered open communication and respectful feedback among students.
  • Provided individualized instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring each student''s success in the course material.

Summer Theatre Program Director

Sheldon Community Schools
05.1992 - 07.2023
  • Planned season of six productions, choosing plays, musicals, and casting all roles from a troupe of 40 to 60 students.
  • Chose staff directors and mentored them through the season.
  • Directed one to two plays per season, including an annual musical.
  • Designed sets, costumes, and lighting options.
  • Filled in as choreographer.
  • Taught singing techniques.

Speech Coach

Sheldon Community Schools
09.2002 - 05.2022
  • Prepared students to participate in Large Group and Individual Speech events.
  • Chose material and trained young actors.
  • Specialized in Improvisational Acting, Choral reading, and Musical Theatre.
  • Wrote material for Choral Reading.

Musical Technical Director

Sheldon Community Schools
04.2009 - 12.2021
  • Designed sets and costumes for the annual musical productions.
  • Worked with student crew leaders to manage all aspects of the technical side of the production.

Paraeducator, Special Education

Sheldon Community Schools
08.1999 - 05.2021
  • Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Worked to include students with special needs in fine arts programs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art/Theatre

Northwestern College
Orange City, IA

Skills

  • Art education prepared my for design in theatre
  • Choreography experience
  • Directing actors of all ages
  • As an IHSSA judge, I have experienced many styles of theatre
  • I have a lot of stage experience of my own

Accomplishments

I have coached many All State nominated Musical Theatre entries in the IHSSA. Two of my groups have been awarded the Critic's Choice award at the All State level.


I have been involved, in some aspect, in approximately 185 productions.

Community Theatre

I have been involved in shows for the Jay Shelp Community Theater in Sheldon, IA, Off Of Broadway in Ashton, IA, and Spencer Community Theatre in Spencer, IA

Timeline

Adjunct Art Instructor

Northwest Iowa Community College
10.2016 - Current

Musical Technical Director

Sheldon Community Schools
04.2009 - 12.2021

Speech Coach

Sheldon Community Schools
09.2002 - 05.2022

Paraeducator, Special Education

Sheldon Community Schools
08.1999 - 05.2021

Summer Theatre Program Director

Sheldon Community Schools
05.1992 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Art/Theatre

Northwestern College

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