Nora Stillman Burke
Summary
Industrious professional with a dynamic background across industries. Currently seeking Law School admission to support career and personal growth by synthesizing a multi-faceted work history.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Relationship Manager
Property Works
03.2022 - Current
- Manages large commercial portfolios including multi-unit franchises from a variety of industries.
- Supports clients' needs regarding lease management, lease accounting, real estate regulation and taxation.
- Communicates regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.
- Develops and cultivates relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.
- Facilitates software and database training to clients.
Co-Owner and Administrator
Whiplash Stunts International, Inc.
01.2016 - Current
- Manages the business administration for Whiplash Stunts, owned by her and her Stunt Coordinator husband, Paul Burke
- Whiplash Stunts International provides Stunt Coordination, Performance and Rigging expertise, as well as extensive gear rental for the film industry
- Nora manages all financial operations.
Director
Avondale Preschool Academy (APA)
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Responsible for all aspects of running the school
- She raised visibility, grew enrollment, built a website for the school, as well as implementing early childhood arts education practices within the preschool environment
- APA closed permanently due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Director of Education
Everyman Theatre
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Responsible for all aspects of the Everyman Theatre Education Department
- Vital member of senior staff, reporting to the Managing Director
- Supervised the Education Coordinator, the Community Engagement Manager, and a staff of teaching artists
- Responsible for the overall development, administration, and supervision of the all education programs including: The High School Matinee Program, Residency and In-School Programs, Onsite Classes (Early Childhood, Youth, Teen, Community, Educator, Master Classes), High School Summer Acting Intensive, Educator Professional Development, Audience and Community Engagement Programs (The World of the Play, Touch Tours, Talk-backs, Intern Program)
- Under my tenure, the youth and early childhood programming was conceived, attendance from Education initiatives grew 70%, revenue generated from Education programming increased 200%
- Presence in local counties tripled.
K-12 Theatre Teacher
Pilgrim School
01.2013
- Responsible for integrating Drama into primary classrooms; taught Middle School and High School Theatre elective.
Drama Specialist, Performing Arts Coordinator, After School Enrichment Program Coordinator
Laurence School
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Coordinator of the Performing Arts Department
- Developed and integrated original curriculum with core-subjects, created and prepared students for special assemblies, and performances, collaborating with Music faculty
- Devised and taught specialized Shakespeare workshops
- Director of the Primary Drama Program (James and the Giant Peach, Snow Drop, Aristocats, 101 Dalmatians, School House Rock Live, Jr.)
- Managed the Laurence After School Enrichment Program: organized all aspects of trimester, after-school program, which involved both Laurence teachers and specialized outside vendors.
Teaching Artist
Inner-City Arts
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Facilitated an afterschool community-engaged theatre project with 6-12 year olds in Watts housing project, Jordan Downs; culminated in an original performance piece
- Substitute Drama Teaching Artist as needed.
Education Director
TEAM Educational Theatre Company
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Part of the company's core management team
- Responsible for all aspects of the educational programming
- Collaborated on the commissioning of new works
- Involved in casting of performers/teaching artists
- Developed and implemented educational objectives for each program
- Created original teacher resource packs, devised workshops, and residencies per program
- Conducted drama facilitation training for actors and teachers
- Managed outsourcing and management of teaching artists
- Prepared appropriate proposals, funding applications, and program assessment/evaluation reports
- Liaised with and developed partnerships in the wider education and arts establishment.
Education Program Manager
TEAM South African Devotion Tour (Cape Town and Johannesburg)
01.2009
- Managed the education program that accompanied the 2009 tour of Devotion to South Africa
- Devised and led facilitation of the post-show workshops in area townships and schools
- Trained actors in drama facilitation
- Represented TEAM as education spokesperson and panel member at the African Children and Youth Theatre Arena which was hosted by ASSITEJ (the international association of theatre for children and young people) South Africa.
Academic Tutor and Workshop Facilitator
New York University, Study Abroad Program
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Guest faculty and workshop facilitator on the 2008, 2009, and 2010 NYU Educational Theatre Summer Study Abroad Program (Applied Theatre/Community Engaged Theatre Course) in association with Trinity College, Dublin and Queens University, Belfast.
Freelance Arts Education Specialist
Dublin, Ireland
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Devised and delivered arts education and teacher training workshops for primary and post primary schools, as well as various organizations throughout Ireland
- Fine art/drama integration workshops for youth and teacher populations at Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane (conceived 'Drama of Art' Programming)
- Family drama workshops at The National Museum at Collins Barracks
- Audition technique workshops for University College Dublin Drama Society and the Gaiety School of Acting
- Delivered Young Social Innovators Creative Communications workshops: provided training for teachers from all over Ireland in drama integration strategies to aid their students' exploration of social justice issues.
Guest Lecturer
Dublin, Ireland
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Developed and delivered various workshops and lectures relating to Theatre-in-Education, Educational Drama, and Teaching and Learning practices relating to arts-integration at Froebel College of Education, Dublin Institute of Technology Conservatory of Music and Drama, and St
- Patrick's College of Education.
Teaching Artist
International Theatre & Literacy Project
- Member of teaching artist team summer 2007 and 2008
- Conducted community-based playwriting and theatre workshops for secondary school students and teachers in rural Tanzania
- Devised original theatre pieces based on students' experiences, community and culture
- Provided teachers with support and training in arts integrated teaching strategies for the classroom.
Drama and Special Education Needs Teacher
Feltham Community College
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Faculty member in the Creative Arts Department and in the SEN behavioral and learning support center
- Taught Years 7-13, including GCSC and A Levels
- Developed and facilitated curriculum and assisted with extra-curricular drama/dance activities and instruction
- Experienced special needs inclusion environment, including learning, behavioral and physical needs students
- Created the Feltham Girl's Project.
Education
Masters with Honors - Educational Theatre (with NYS teacher training grades K-12)
The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
New York, NYBachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Performance
The Conservatory of Theatre Arts
St. Louis, MOSkills
- Relationship Building and Management
- Client Onboarding
- Account Management
- Lease Negotiation
- Issue Resolution
- Client Education and Consulting
- Corporate Portfolio Management
- Public Speaking
- Creative and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Written and Verbal Communication
Specialized Training
- Creativity in the Classroom, Inner-City Arts, Los Angeles, CA - 2010
- Boal, TO and the Prometheus Project, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland - 2009
- Child Protection and Safety, Health Services Executive, Dublin, Ireland - 2007
- Boal, Theatre of the Oppressed, University of San Juan, Puerto Rico - 2006
- Drama in Special Needs Populations, CUNY, NY - 2006
- Community Engaged Theatre, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland - 2005
- Drama in Education, Central School of Speech and Drama, London, UK - 2005
Timeline
Relationship Manager
Property Works
03.2022 - Current
Director
Avondale Preschool Academy (APA)
01.2017 - 01.2020
Co-Owner and Administrator
Whiplash Stunts International, Inc.
01.2016 - Current
Director of Education
Everyman Theatre
01.2013 - 01.2016
K-12 Theatre Teacher
Pilgrim School
01.2013
Drama Specialist, Performing Arts Coordinator, After School Enrichment Program Coordinator
Laurence School
01.2011 - 01.2013
Teaching Artist
Inner-City Arts
01.2010 - 01.2011
Education Program Manager
TEAM South African Devotion Tour (Cape Town and Johannesburg)
01.2009
Academic Tutor and Workshop Facilitator
New York University, Study Abroad Program
01.2009 - 01.2010
Education Director
TEAM Educational Theatre Company
01.2007 - 01.2010
Freelance Arts Education Specialist
Dublin, Ireland
01.2007 - 01.2010
Guest Lecturer
Dublin, Ireland
01.2007 - 01.2010
Drama and Special Education Needs Teacher
Feltham Community College
01.2006 - 01.2007
Teaching Artist
International Theatre & Literacy Project
Masters with Honors - Educational Theatre (with NYS teacher training grades K-12)
The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Performance
The Conservatory of Theatre Arts
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