Marla Smith
Carrollton
Summary
Dedicated Music 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 CFBisd. 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
10
10
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.
Peims Specialist
Rainwater Elementary
01.2015 - Current
- 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
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Dallas College
12.2023
Associate in Arts(A.A.) - undefined
Dallas College
12.2020
Skills
- Proficient in Character Building
- Lighting Concept Development
- Performance Preparation
- Audio Design
- Engagement-Driven Education
- Character Wardrobe Design
- Engaged Learning
- Quickly Adjusting to Change
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Musical Arrangement Skills
- Content Script Writer
Extra-Curricular Activities
Rainwater Elementary Drama Club Sponsor Writing and performing music
Awards
President of Sigma Kappa Delta (National English Honors Society)
Timeline
Music/Theater Arts Teacher/Audio Visual Supervisor
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy
08.2024 - Current
Peims Specialist
Rainwater Elementary
01.2015 - Current
Associate in Arts(A.A.) - undefined
Dallas College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Dallas College
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