Nancy Somers
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated professional with passion for teaching. Student-focused leader with proficiency in working with all grade levels. Progressive-minded and energetic with history of creating supportive learning environments. Enthusiastic and motivated professional with passion for teaching. Student-focused leader with proficiency working with grades. Progressive-minded and energetic with history of creating supportive learning environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Theatre Teacher
Ridgeview Middle School
Gaithersburg, Maryland
08.2023 - Current
- Created and coordinated a range of theatre classes such as acting, improvisation, stage design, costuming, and playwriting.
- Fostered an environment that encouraged creativity while maintaining high standards of professionalism in the classroom.
- Organized and supervised school productions, including auditions, rehearsals, and performances.
- Instructed students in the fundamentals of theatrical performance including voice projection, body language, script analysis and character development.
- Mentored students with special needs or learning disabilities to ensure they had access to the same opportunities as other students in the program.
English and Theatre Teacher
Wood Middle School
Rockville, MD
08.2012 - 06.2023
- Drama Director.
- Spirit Committee Chairperson.
- Encouraged students to take risks while exploring their creative potential.
- Developed and implemented theater curriculum for students of all ages.
- Organized extra-curricular activities, such as poetry writing competitions and debates related to the study of English literature.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Encouraged active participation in group discussions about literature.
Summer School English and ESY Teacher
MCPS
06.2009 - 08.2014
- Provided engaging and developmentally appropriate instruction to students in an ESY setting.
- Collaborated with parents, guardians, and administrators to ensure student success.
- Facilitated small group instruction focusing on academic skill building.
English and Special Education Teacher
Magruder High School
Rockville, MD
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
Language Arts Teacher, Grade 8
Martinsburg North Middle School
Martinsburg, WV
- Conducted small group activities to improve literacy skills such as vocabulary building and comprehension.
- Facilitated student-centered discussions on assigned texts to stimulate critical thinking.
English Teacher
Jefferson High School
Shenandoah Junction, WV
- Voted by students as the 'Most Academically Challenging Teacher' for the 2005-2006 school year.
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Facilitated small group discussions on a variety of topics related to English literature and language arts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, English And Theatre
The Pennsylvania State University
Graduate work to obtain Special Education Certification (Master’s Equivalency) -
Loyola College of Maryland
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Theater curriculum development
- Creative direction
- Applied theatre
- Audition preparation
- Performance assessment
Affiliations
- Board Member at Rockville Little Theatre, Chairperson of Education Outreach
- Experienced Actor- performed in WATCH nominated show, and received a performance award at the Maryland Stage Theatre Festival
- Aspiring novelist and screenplay writer
- World Traveler- 45 countries visited
Certification
-Secondary English, Speech Communication, Theatre, and Special Education Teaching Certifications
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Theatre Teacher
Ridgeview Middle School
08.2023 - Current
English and Theatre Teacher
Wood Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2023
Summer School English and ESY Teacher
MCPS
06.2009 - 08.2014
English and Special Education Teacher
Magruder High School
08.2008 - 06.2012
Language Arts Teacher, Grade 8
Martinsburg North Middle School
English Teacher
Jefferson High School
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, English And Theatre
The Pennsylvania State University
Graduate work to obtain Special Education Certification (Master’s Equivalency) -
Loyola College of Maryland
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