Radha Singh
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced drama and yoga teacher with a diverse background in social emotional wellness and life skills. Expert at developing lessons for all ages to support self-awareness, stress regulation, self-healing and confidence building. Commitment and passion towards educating and promoting self-regulated mental, emotional and physical health.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-12 Certified Drama and SEL Teacher
Department Of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - Current
- Design and facilitate theater and SEL/Life Skills curriculum across all 7th grade classes
- Introduce yoga techniques to all students and provide necessary accommodations for students with special needs
- Differentiate and facilitate all drama lesson plans, quizzes, performances, and exams for learners with IEPs and special needs
- Measure student engagement and skills through visual, written, psychomotor, and verbal assessments
- Plan class field trips to local performances to provide first-hand experiences and foster appreciation for theater.
- Coordinate and directed dramatic performances involving up to 130 students.
- Incorporate community outings, extracurricular activities and enrichment field trips into program to motivate student growth.
- Instill cultural and foundation skills in students by teaching history of drama and theater.
- Communicate with parents to update on student progress and address concerns.
- Instruct students on script reading, line memorization and vocal inflection.
- Support creativity by teaching lessons improvisation.
- Teach students theater terminology and performance skills.
- Helped students build and recognize strengths and self-worth.
- Promoted development of positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior.
- Managed classroom environment and monitored behavior to keep individuals safe.
- Assessed student progress and reported on program outcomes.
- Taught about job search techniques and interview skills.
- Conducted life skills evaluations and set goals based on abilities.
- Delivered positive reinforcement to learners to overcome obstacles and become more confident.
Substitute Drama Teacher
New Voices School of Academic & Creative Arts
Brooklyn, NY
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Facilitate theater arts curriculum based on NYC Theater Blueprint for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
- Introduce 6th graders to structured ensemble exercises to create community within the classroom
- Facilitate and scaffold 7th grade playwriting lessons aligned with ELA Common Core Standards
- Workshop and direct 8th grade scene study of classic American plays through Stanislavsky's Method
- Introduce and build reading, writing, and social science skills through dramatic activities and performance reflections
- Maintain and sustain a “safe” space for performers to feel empowered through the art form
- Implement differentiated instruction for learners with disabilities across all lessons and grades
Pre-K Teacher
Dwight School
New York, NY
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Mentored 15 students on social skills and humanities using role playing, storytelling, and physical theater
- Developed and instructed lessons on literacy, math, and science using an inquiry-based learning model
- Facilitated small group work for writing and reading instruction
- Collaborated with head teacher to develop formative and summative assessments to guide instruction
- Assisted in developing conference notes for PTA meetings
- Supported and facilitated an inclusive classroom environment while establishing and sustaining systems for managing classroom procedures
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Drama Teacher and ELA Tutor
Charter Schools
Brooklyn, NY
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Design curriculum to be facilitated across multiple learning styles and age ranges using a process-based model
- Direct and produce original scenes, monologues, and plays that explore self-identity, physical theatre, and self-expression
- Develop and instruct drama games and activities to build students’ self-awareness, observation skills, auditory skills, and exploration of theatrical concepts
- Instruct drama classes on storytelling, pantomime
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
- Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Assisted students with building long-term skills such for academic, social and emotional development.
- Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Strategy Supervisor
Omd Usa and Media Edge
New York, NY
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Developed and presented media campaign and marketing plans to luxury retail clients
- Brainstormed and implemented solutions for marketing challenges
- Researched demographic trends within the industry’s market to inform and build media plans
- Mentored and trained interns and assistant media planners on marketing tactics, presentation skills, and media planning software
- Recommended strategic media tactics and creative design for advertising campaigns across traditional and non-traditional media
- Supervised 5+ team members on media buying and planning processes
- Planned and negotiated media buys, including TV, radio, print and digital.
- Gathered research to report sound and strategic consumer insight-driven media recommendations.
- Optimized campaigns by reviewing performance to assess trends and implement tests.
- Maintained strong working relationships with clients, vendors, publishers and creative resources to boost effective campaigns.
- Fostered client relationships throughout lifecycle from campaign scoping through execution.
- Influenced clients' media strategy to deliver innovative strategic media solutions.
- Participated in client meetings, discussing media planning and presentation strategy sessions.
- Assessed ongoing campaign performance with strategic analysis.
- Managed initial scope development, informational presentations, planning, execution and tracking.
- Taught group and individual instruction sessions to impart knowledge of library and research practices.
- Directed catalog, media and instructional services in library.
Media Planner
Gmlv
New York, NY
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Oversaw media budgets, financials, savings reports, purchase orders and insertion orders for campaigns.
- Gathered research to report sound and strategic consumer insight-driven media recommendations.
- Used both traditional and digital marketing strategies to diversify approaches and maximize campaign success.
- Conducted market research analysis to identify search query trends, real-time search and news media activity.
- Evaluated new emerging media or technologies and made recommendations for application within internet marketing or search marketing campaigns.
- Leveraged expertise to develop marketing campaigns and created content for print and social media.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of marketing campaigns by monitoring progress and tracking analytics.
- Tracked communications strategies, advertising campaigns and marketing approaches to measure successes and failures.
- Identified potential markets and market segments with desired customers and gaps for optimum product demand.
- Summarized raw data and analyses and made recommendations based on findings.
- Presented findings to management and executive leadership and fielded questions to help refine strategies.
- Developed and used specific methodologies for collecting and analyzing marketing data.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Theater
New York University
12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Pace University
05.2008
Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Event Planning
- Behavior Modifications
- Instructional Strategies
- De-escalation Techniques
- Individualized Education
- CPR Certified
- Lifestyle and Nutrition Guidance
- Progress Monitoring and Goal Attainment
Certification
New York State Teaching Initial Certification in Theatre, All Grades (K – 12)
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
Timeline
K-12 Certified Drama and SEL Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2017 - Current
Substitute Drama Teacher
New Voices School of Academic & Creative Arts
03.2017 - 06.2017
Pre-K Teacher
Dwight School
08.2016 - 08.2017
Drama Teacher and ELA Tutor
Charter Schools
07.2015 - 08.2016
Strategy Supervisor
Omd Usa and Media Edge
08.2012 - 06.2015
Media Planner
Gmlv
06.2008 - 07.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Theater
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Pace University
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