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Nyoka Muawad
Cedar Bluff,VA
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Summary
Dynamic Drama, Communication, Speech, & Composition Teacher with extensive knowledge and appreciation of fine arts and writing. Over 21 years of experience in drama productions. Productions included musicals, straight plays, and period pieces. Research also includes Native American and education rhetoric, dialect and movement work, and vocal studies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor of Communication, Speech, & Theatre
Southwest VA Comm. College
Cedar Bluff, VA
08.2021 - Current
- Contact: 276.964.7207
- Delivered high-quality communications materials and tactics to create emotional connections with target audiences.
- Designed collaborative learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and skills.
- Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
Theatre Instructor
Attitude Arts Academy
Pounding Mill, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Contact: 276.970.6446
- Led activities such as character development and dialect study for students in groups and individually.
- Supported creativity by teaching lessons improvisation.
Performer/Administrative Worker
Parade Rest Ranch
West Yellowstone, MT
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Contact: 406.539.7895
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Performed talents before live audiences in concerts, recitals and educational presentations.
Turnover Technician
Air B&B, Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Contact: 757.652.2640
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
Theatre Camp Director
Southwest VA Comm. College
Cedar Bluff, VA
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Contact: 276.964.7207
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly.
Assistant Director
Arts Inclusion Company
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Contact: 757.620.4902
- Directed production and provided quality training in acting and music to individuals of all abilities.
Private Vocal Instructor
Bach, Rock Music School
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Contact: 757.301.7625
- Prepared and delivered practical training to students on vocal music fundamentals.
Actor
Virginia Stage Company
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked closely with directors and other actors to find interpretations most suited to role.
- Portrayed and interpreted roles with speech, gestures and body movements to entertain and inform audiences.
Sales Associate
Belk Corp
Cedar Bluff, VA
11.2013 - 07.2018
- Contact: 203.644.7803
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
Administrative Work Study
Emory & Henry College
Emory, VA
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Contact: 276.964.7207
- Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
- Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
Assistant Choreographer
Next Stage Show Choir Camp
Durham, NC
07.2011 - 07.2011
- Contact: 919.475.5506
- Coordinated dancing with partners or ensembles.
- Prepared choreography for individual and group performances.
Education
Master of Arts - Composition
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2023
MFA - Acting
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2021
BFA - Musical Theatre
Emory & Henry College
Emory, VA06.2018
Associate of Arts - General-Music
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA05.2013
Skills
- Curricula Planning
- Class Lectures
- Campus and Community Events
- Assignment Evaluation
- Subject Research
- Committee Service
- Undergraduate Teaching
- Performance Coaching
- Classroom Discussion Facilitation
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Assessment
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Vocal Performance and Singing
- Character Study
Timeline
Theatre Instructor
Attitude Arts Academy
01.2023 - Current
Instructor of Communication, Speech, & Theatre
Southwest VA Comm. College
08.2021 - Current
Performer/Administrative Worker
Parade Rest Ranch
05.2021 - 08.2021
Theatre Camp Director
Southwest VA Comm. College
06.2019 - 07.2019
Turnover Technician
Air B&B, Virginia Beach
05.2019 - 08.2019
Assistant Director
Arts Inclusion Company
05.2019 - 07.2019
Private Vocal Instructor
Bach, Rock Music School
01.2019 - 07.2019
Actor
Virginia Stage Company
11.2018 - 12.2018
Administrative Work Study
Emory & Henry College
09.2017 - 05.2018
Sales Associate
Belk Corp
11.2013 - 07.2018
Assistant Choreographer
Next Stage Show Choir Camp
07.2011 - 07.2011
Associate of Arts - General-Music
Southwest Virginia Community College
BFA - Musical Theatre
Emory & Henry College
MFA - Acting
Regent University
Master of Arts - Composition
Liberty University