Rachel Lynne Cribbs
Clovis,CA
Summary
I am a highly qualified theatre educator with over ten years of experience in the classroom. I taught 10 years at Computech Middle School where I developed the theatre program and all curriculum that was adopted by Fresno Unified for middle school theatre education. I am currently employed at Roosevelt High School in the Roosevelt School of the Arts as the head of the Theatre department where I teach all levels of acting, directing and costume design. I hold a Masters of Theatre Production and Design from Southern Oregon University.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
THEATRE TEACHER
Roosevelt High School
Fresno
07.2022 - Current
- Lead of theatre team, 5 years to current
- Manage theatre team: one credentialed teacher, auditorium manager, all consultants
- Teach all levels of acting, directing, and costume design
- Direct and produce all main stage plays and musicals
- Plan and organize the show season
- Rent out stock to all schools in our area
- Manage all costume and props stock
- Three Student teachers trained, 2 received credentials upon completion. One in current training
- VAPA Advisory Council
- Roosevelt School of the Arts
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered student creativity and critical thinking.
- Facilitated rehearsals for school productions, enhancing teamwork and collaboration among students.
- Mentored students in acting techniques, improving performance skills and confidence.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
THEATRE/FORENSICS TEACHER
Edison Computech Middle School
Fresno, CA
07.2015 - 07.2022
- Built a theatre company at Computech, STEM school
- Only program of its kind at the Middle School level
- Courses developed and taught: acting classes, directing classes, stagecraft classes, Forensics classes (speech and debate)
- Produced 2 full length shows a year: a straight play and a musical
- Forensics team is nationally ranked and attends tournaments at all levels: middle school, high school, state and national
- District PLC Lead Teacher for Middle School Theatre Teachers, 8 years
- District VAPA Advisory Council, 4 years
- Computech PLC Lead Teacher for VAPA, 3 years
- Program is completely student-run and student-designed
- Stagecraft classes learn production and design
- Acting classes learn Theatre 1 basics of acting (high school level)
- Directing classes learn how to produce a show
- Forensics classes learn public speaking skills and debate
- Trained all middle school theatre teachers for FUSD
7TH GRADE CORE (ENGLISH/HISTORY) AND THEATRE TEACHER
Edison Computech Middle School
Fresno, CA
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Teaching English Literature and World History at the 7th grade level
- Teaching Theatre at the 7th and 8th grade levels
- Classroom management
- Create lesson plans
- Assistant Tennis Coach 3 years
- Head Tennis Coach 3 years
- Theatre teacher
- Forensics Coach
- Destination Imagination Drama Improv Team Coach, 2 years
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Fresno Unified School District, Clovis Unified School District
Fresno, CA
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Fill in for absent teachers in the school district
- Served at schools all over two separate districts
- Taught classes based on lesson plans
- Dealt with discipline
- Classroom management
8TH GRADE ENGLISH TEACHER
Poplar Bluff Junior High School
Poplar Bluff, MO
07.2009 - 07.2012
- Taught English Literature at the 8th grade level for three years
- Classroom management
- Create lesson plans
- Assistant Girls Tennis Coach for one year
- Drama Club Sponsor
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Poplar Bluff R-1 School District
Poplar Bluff, MO
01.2009 - 06.2009
- Fill in for absent teachers in the school district
- Served at 5th and 6th Grade Center, Poplar Bluff Junior High School, Poplar Bluff Senior High School
- Taught classes based on lesson plans
- Dealt with discipline
- Classroom management
Education
Master of Arts - Theatre Production And Design
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Fresno State
Fresno, CA06.2004
Skills
My skill set is diverse and expansive I can write standards based curriculum I can teach all levels of acting to a variety of skill levels I work well with adults in a professional setting I produce three sets of shows per year at Roosevelt including 2 main stage shows and several student directed one acts I lead the theatre team of adults as well as actively participate in committees for my school I am collaborative, organized and willing to work hard
Timeline
THEATRE TEACHER
Roosevelt High School
07.2022 - Current
THEATRE/FORENSICS TEACHER
Edison Computech Middle School
07.2015 - 07.2022
7TH GRADE CORE (ENGLISH/HISTORY) AND THEATRE TEACHER
Edison Computech Middle School
07.2013 - 07.2015
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Fresno Unified School District, Clovis Unified School District
07.2012 - 07.2013
8TH GRADE ENGLISH TEACHER
Poplar Bluff Junior High School
07.2009 - 07.2012
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Poplar Bluff R-1 School District
01.2009 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Fresno State
Master of Arts - Theatre Production And Design
Southern Oregon University