Marneita Lawrence
Torrance,CA
Summary
Dynamic theatre educator with expertise in voice coaching and ensemble building. Committed to fostering creativity and collaboration in students, enhancing their confidence and performance skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Theatre Teacher
Southeast Middle School, Los Angeles Unified School District
South Gate, CA
07.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans integrating various theatrical techniques.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment that encouraged social-emotional development, student expression and confidence.
- Coached students on stage presence, vocal projection, and physical movement techniques for more dynamic performances.
- Facilitated student performances, enhancing public speaking and teamwork skills.
- Coordinated after-school drama club, fostering creativity and collaboration among students.
- Mentored students in script analysis and character development for productions.
- Organized engaging field trips to local theatres, fostering a deeper understanding of the theatrical arts.
- Coached students on technical aspects of theatre production, developing and producing the scenic aspects of a production.
Elementary School Teacher
6th Avenue Elementary School, Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student participation and collaboration.
- Developed innovative teaching strategies to improve literacy and numeracy skills among students.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student academic and social development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY12-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Performance
American Musical & Dramatic Academy
New York, NYSkills
- Voice coaching
- Ensemble building
- Script analysis
- Character development
- Stage management
- Audition preparation
- Directing techniques
- Dramatic literature
- Reader's theatre
- Theatre history
- Multicultural performance
Timeline
Theatre Teacher
Southeast Middle School, Los Angeles Unified School District
07.2017 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
6th Avenue Elementary School, Los Angeles Unified School District
07.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Marymount Manhattan College
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Performance
American Musical & Dramatic Academy