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Marla Smith

Marla Smith

Carrollton

Summary

Dedicated Music / Theatre Teacher instructing Pre-K through 5th grade students, as well as 7th grade CTE and 11th and 12th grade Audio Video, Student Council, and Yearbook classes. First year as a full-time teacher, making a positive impact in students' lives. Previous experience as Drama Club sponsor at Rainwater Elementary School for nine years. Wrote, produced, and developed numerous plays for both previous and current school. Created the district chant for Carrollton Independent School District Passionate about helping students nurture their creative talents, believing every student deserves the opportunity to shine. Expertise and dedication to empower young minds and foster their growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Music/Theater Arts Teacher/Audio Visual Supervisor

Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy
08.2024 - Current
  • Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
  • Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
  • Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
  • Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
  • Produced and writer for numerous theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.
  • Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
  • Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
  • Produced 5 theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.

Peims Specialist

Rainwater Elementary
01.2015 - 05.2024
  • Implemented strategies to improve performance, accuracy, and quality
  • Leveraged strong communication skills to build relationships with families
  • Developed specialized skills in customer service and client relations
  • Registration
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Education

Master of Arts - Theater Arts

Texas A&M University
Commerce
08-2026

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Dallas College
12.2023

Associate in Arts(A.A.) -

Dallas College
12.2020

Skills

  • Proficient in Character Building
  • Lighting Concept Development
  • Performance Preparation
  • Engagement-Driven Education
  • Playwriting
  • Acting techniques
  • Directing plays
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Choreography
  • Public speaking
  • Voice training
  • Video editing

Timeline

Music/Theater Arts Teacher/Audio Visual Supervisor

Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy
08.2024 - Current

Peims Specialist

Rainwater Elementary
01.2015 - 05.2024

Associate in Arts(A.A.) -

Dallas College

Master of Arts - Theater Arts

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Dallas College

Awards

President of Sigma Kappa Delta (National English Honors Society)

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