MIIA A. WILLIAMS
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Experienced theatre educator and consultant with expertise in performance and educational program development. Dedicated to integrating theatre and education to foster creativity and address practical challenges. Specializes in connecting the performing arts with healthcare education to bridge the gap between these two fields.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Design & Delivery Consultant
Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre
01.2018 - Current
- Design and deliver impactful educational theatre programs within healthcare contexts
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop engaging and informative content
- Create educational experiences that effectively bridge the gap between performing arts and healthcare
- Integrate health education with performing arts to create meaningful learning experiences
Director/Teaching Artist
Go Girls
06.2017 - Current
- Coordinate with fellow teaching artists and education staff to ensure appropriate learning outcomes
- Develop and execute daily/weekly lesson plans customized for various age groups
- Write, direct, and choreograph final performances for young actors
- Provide mentorship and coaching to educators on effective teaching processes and strategies
Teaching Artist (On and Off Site)
New Conservatory Theatre Center
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Delivered hands-on education in theatre arts to diverse student populations
- Resolved classroom and program challenges effectively and professionally
- Demonstrated solid understanding of theatrical principles and their educational applications
- Planned, anticipated, and articulated comprehensive teaching programs
- Adapted curriculum to meet the needs of various learning environments
Substitute Teacher K-12
Travis Unified School District
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed classrooms of 27-32 students across various grade levels
- Implemented and taught lesson plans assigned by permanent teachers for K-12 classes
- Maintained effective classroom management strategies in diverse educational settings
- Applied advanced teaching capabilities across multiple subject areas including Math, Science, Theatre, and PE
Education
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Theatre Arts
The Actors Studio Drama School, PACE University
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Musical Theatre
California State University, Chico
01.2011
Skills
- Educational program development
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Performance direction and choreography
- Classroom management
- Arts integration in healthcare settings
- Workshop facilitation
- Program coordination
- Public speaking
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Creative problem-solving
- Planning and execution
Professional Development
- Summer Arts, Fresno, CA, 2008
- Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Stephanie Beatriz, Kimberly Scott, Ken Roht, Evie Peck
- Chicago Style Comedy, David Razowsky, James Grace, Eric Hunicutt, Irene White
Award
Winner of 2022's Apple Award for Best Use of Emerging, Innovative Learning Technology
Awards
Winner of 2022's Apple Award for Best Use of Emerging, Innovative Learning Technology
Timeline
Design & Delivery Consultant
Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre
01.2018 - Current
Director/Teaching Artist
Go Girls
06.2017 - Current
Teaching Artist (On and Off Site)
New Conservatory Theatre Center
09.2016 - 01.2018
Substitute Teacher K-12
Travis Unified School District
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Musical Theatre
California State University, Chico
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Theatre Arts
The Actors Studio Drama School, PACE University
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