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Mickey Stone

Charlotte

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive hands-on experience in educational, auxiliary, and non-profit programming, adept at navigating challenges. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks drive success in diverse environments. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset, consistently delivering impactful solutions. Committed to contributing to organizational goals and fostering positive change.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Auxiliary Programs

Charlotte Preparatory School
07.2024 - Current
  • Develop, organize, and manage the Extended Day and After-School Programs, Enrichment Classes, and Summer Camps for students in grades pre-primary through 8th grade, ensuring they align with the mission and philosophy of the school and serve the needs of families.
  • Hire, supervise, and evaluate the 22 teachers on the Auxiliary Programs staff.
  • Work with the CFO to create and manage program budgets for each of the four areas under the Auxiliary Programs umbrella.
  • Oversee, manage, and evaluate the performance of the Auxiliary Programs Coordinator, Auxiliary Programs Teachers, and Auxiliary Programs Assistants.
  • Oversee registration and coordinate billing for all programs.
  • Serve as a 12-month employee of the administrative team.

Performing Arts Teacher

Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences
08.2009 - Current
  • Sponsored Florida State Junior Thespian Troupe #88596 for 10 years, spending four months per year preparing students for District and State theatre competition.
  • Direct and produce anschool musical production, spending 7 months planning, rehearsing, and organizing a musical for over 100 students, for 12 years.
  • Design and execute a 3-tier Performing Arts curriculum for grades 6,7, and 8, a 3-tier Musical Theatre curriculum for grades 6,7, and 8, and a Speech and Debate Curriculum for grade 8.
  • Serve as Team Leader for the 7th grade for 4 years and 8th grade for 6 years, overseeing 15 teachers on my team.
  • Directed and produced “Tiger Idol,” an after-school program which averaged 200 students participating on a weekly basis.
  • Served as a liaison with the Van Wezel, Asolo, and Straz theatres to plan field trips for students and teachers.
  • Serve as the Teacher Representative on the Board of Directors for 7 years..

After-School Program Coordinator

State College of Florida Collegiate School
03.2022 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated all after-school activities and enrichment programs for students in grades 6-12.
  • Taught an advisory course for sixth graders and one for eighth graders, serving as a mentor and advisor for the school years.
  • Developed, coordinated, and ran a daily Collegiate Hour program after-school to allow students time to work on their homework, while also allowing time for individual and group tutoring sessions with their teachers.
  • Served as a liaison with the Van Wezel, Asolo, and Straz theatres to plan field trips for students and teachers.
  • Coordinated and executed a marketing and registration plan for Enrichment Classes, enhancing and expanding the existing program and offerings.

Executive Director

ALSO Youth
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed staff of 3 coordinators and ran the daily operations of our drop-in centers to ensure a productive work environment.
  • Raised grant funds of $145,000, which was 60% over my goal, and brought in over $40,000 in individual donations. These goals were to be achieved in one fiscal year. They were completed in the first month.
  • Developed, launched, and expanded a cohort of my organization to serve LGBTQ+ Youth, ages 10-12, after assessing the community's needs and securing grant funding.
  • Developed, launched, and executed a one-on-one, free counseling service with a licensed therapist for the organization’s youth, and secured grant funding to run the program.
  • Attended monthly Board, standing committee, and event committee meetings.
  • Played an active role in the planning of 2 major fundraising events.

Program Director

JPRide of San Diego
01.2009 - 08.2009
  • Create rich programming for LGBTQIA+ Jewish residents of San Diego.
  • Worked with the Board of Directors to establish new ways of assessing the community's needs.
  • Attended workshops and trainings run by Keshet, a leader in the LGBTQIA+ Jewish movement.
  • Began rebranding of the organization.

Program Director

North Florida Region BBYO
03.2007 - 01.2009
  • Began rebuilding a struggling program for a Jewish youth organization.
  • Oversee youth leadership at the regional and chapter levels.
  • Maintained an open relationship with the parents of 75 teens.
  • Facilitate workshops and leadership training conventions for over 100 teens.

Performing Arts Teacher

Carver Middle School
08.2001 - 06.2007
  • Designed and executed a Performing Arts curriculum for grades 6,7, and 8 in an urban setting.
  • Attended 4 International Baccalaureate teacher training sessions.
  • Serve as the Electives Department Chairperson for 4 years
  • Serve as chairperson for Florida State Junior Thespians, District 2, for 3 years, coordinating Festival Competition for over 500 students annually.

Parade and Show Performer

Walt Disney World
08.1997 - 08.2001
  • Performed in various shows and parades throughout the 4 Disney theme parks
  • Served as Editor for the Disney-MGM Studios Entertainment Department Newspaper for 3 years.
  • Trained character performers in physical fitness warm-up routines.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction

Western Governors University
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

West Virginia University
05.1997

Skills

  • Cultivating collaborative partnerships
  • Organizational strategy development
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Project coordination
  • Creative problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory and financial tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 23 staff members.

Certification

CPR Certified

American Camp Association

Florida Association for Theatre Education

National Afterschool Association

Summer Programs and Auxiliary Programs Collaborative

Interests

  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Cooking
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Avid Reader
  • Acting and Theater

Timeline

Director of Auxiliary Programs

Charlotte Preparatory School
07.2024 - Current

After-School Program Coordinator

State College of Florida Collegiate School
03.2022 - 05.2024

Executive Director

ALSO Youth
06.2021 - 02.2022

Performing Arts Teacher

Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences
08.2009 - Current

Program Director

JPRide of San Diego
01.2009 - 08.2009

Program Director

North Florida Region BBYO
03.2007 - 01.2009

Performing Arts Teacher

Carver Middle School
08.2001 - 06.2007

Parade and Show Performer

Walt Disney World
08.1997 - 08.2001

Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

West Virginia University