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Pamela Russo

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Goal-oriented Theater Arts Facilitator enthusiastic about teaching communication through body language and performance. Distinct expertise gained during 25-year career. Experience providing opportunities for student expression using spoken, written, and performative communication. Consistently recognized for inspiring student-centered approach.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Theater Arts Homeschool Facilitator

STEM Christian Academic Collaborative
Huntsville, AL
03.2022 - Current
  • Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
  • Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
  • Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.

Retail Sales Associate

Off The Rack
Huntsville, AL
01.2022 - Current
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

Special Education Teacher

Luke Elementary School
Phoenix, AZ
08.2001 - 09.2002
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

Alternative Education Teacher

Newfound Middle School
Bristol, NH
07.2000 - 06.2001
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

Assistant Program Director

Camp Berea
Hebron, NH
05.1998 - 09.1999

Alternative Education Teacher

Spring Hill Alternative School
Mariposa, CA
10.1997 - 06.1998


  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Gave instruction to students K-12
  • Taught Drama class and Drama club

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

The Masters College
Valencia, CA

Secondary Ed. Credential - Social Studies Education

University of Phoenix
Fresno, CA

Skills

  • Content Revision
  • Performance Coaching
  • Course Material Preparation
  • Performance Organization
  • Campus and Community Events
  • Class Lectures
  • Curricula Planning
  • Student Development
  • Behavior Modification
  • Character Development
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Life Skills Development

Timeline

Theater Arts Homeschool Facilitator

STEM Christian Academic Collaborative
03.2022 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Off The Rack
01.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Luke Elementary School
08.2001 - 09.2002

Alternative Education Teacher

Newfound Middle School
07.2000 - 06.2001

Assistant Program Director

Camp Berea
05.1998 - 09.1999

Alternative Education Teacher

Spring Hill Alternative School
10.1997 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Arts - History

The Masters College

Secondary Ed. Credential - Social Studies Education

University of Phoenix
Pamela Russo