Lulu Cornelious
Soul Rep Theater Company
North Hollywood,CA
9
years of professional experience
Innovative theater educator with a strong background in developing engaging lesson plans and facilitating workshops. Known for building relationships and enhancing student creativity, ready to leverage critical thinking and public speaking skills to inspire the next generation of performers.
Work History
Playwriting Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans incorporating theater techniques to enhance student performance skills for 20-35 students.
- Facilitated workshops focused on character development and improvisation, fostering creativity in students.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to create interdisciplinary projects that integrated drama into broader curricula.
- Assessed student progress through performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Graduate Student Teacher Assistant
9 Months- Evaluated student projects, providing constructive feedback to improve technical skills.
- Collaborated with faculty to refine curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
- Led a classroom of 25 undergraduate students weekly in discussion-based lectures.
- Weekly grade-book upkeep and attendance.
- Curated mid-term and final exams.
Adjunct Theater Professor (hybrid/remote)
2 Years 11 Months- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Curated lesson plans included teaching improv, mime & movement, and acting through various exercises and techniques.
- Taught 5 diverse student classes by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Workshop Playwrighting and Acting Teacher
- Summer course designed to introduce 30 students to theater foundations and get them comfortable.
- Established a safe space for self-expression by cultivating an open-minded classroom environment where all voices were valued and respected.
- Curated an end-of-the-month showcase in Improvisation and Sketch Comedy.
Summer and Workshop Playwriting and Acting Teacher
1 Year 2 Months- Mentored 25 aspiring actors through individualized feedback and constructive criticism sessions.
- Led workshops on acting fundamentals, enhancing participants' skills and confidence in performances.
- Curated a lesson plan that focused on a specific African culture. Taught the students Yoruba language and storytelling techniques from their tribe in order for them to perform their own cultural show at the end of the summer.
Playwriting and Acting Teacher
2 Years 2 Months- Organized and directed theatrical productions, showcasing students' talents and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Provided constructive feedback to foster individual growth in performance skills.
- Mentored 15 aspiring actors by providing guidance on audition preparation, monologue selection, and industry networking opportunities.
- Developed students' acting skills through targeted exercises and constructive feedback, leading to increased confidence on stage.
Education
Master of Arts - Screenwriting
- Shriram Family Fellow Scholarship Recipient
- 3.9 GPA
- Thesis: Exline - Supernatural Drama TV Pilot
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
- Dean's List Fall 2019, Spring 2020
- cum laude graduate
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Motivating students
Student engagement
Public speaking
Conflict resolution
Curriculum implementation
Improv and Acting
Playwriting and Voice
Mime and Movement
Timeline
Graduate Student Teacher Assistant
USC School of Cinematic Arts
08.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Playwriting Teacher
Soul Rep Theater Company
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Adjunct Theater Professor (hybrid/remote)
The University of the Arts
08.2020 - 07.2023Read More
Workshop Playwrighting and Acting Teacher
Park South Family YMCA
07.2019 - 07.2019Read More
Summer and Workshop Playwriting and Acting Teacher
South Dallas Cultural Center
05.2018 - 07.2019Read More
Playwriting and Acting Teacher
St. Philip’s School & Community Center
05.2017 - 07.2019Read More
USC School of Cinematic Arts
Master of Arts from Screenwriting
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The University of The Arts
Bachelor of Arts from Acting
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