Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, looking to make a transition out of teaching. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Teacher
USD 259
08.2023 - Current
- teaching 7th grade English, reading intervention, and an advocacy class.
- Developing strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managing classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Incorporating multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintaining accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Supporting students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Keeping students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assessing student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Advising and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Implementing reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Participating in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Teacher and Director
Circle High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught freshman English and drama classes, coached Forensics, and directed the school musical.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Teacher
Buckner Performing Arts and Science Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Taught 1st grade, 4th grade, and K-6 as a drama teacher
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies. This was during Covid.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Costume Shop Manager and Designer
Wichita State University School of Performing Arts
08.2003 - 08.2013
- Sourced unique materials for specialty costumes by researching period-appropriate fabrics or techniques relevant to specific productions.
- Enhanced communication within the production team through regular meetings and progress updates on costume creation timelines.
- Managed inventory and purchasing for costume materials, ensuring timely deliveries and cost-effective solutions.
- Oversaw budget management for the costume department, effectively allocating resources while minimizing costs.
- Established efficient scheduling practices to manage workloads and meet production deadlines consistently.
- Consistently met project deadlines through efficient time management strategies and delegating tasks appropriately among staff.
- Trained staff in sewing techniques, patternmaking, and alterations for high-quality costume construction.
- Coordinated fittings and adjustments with actors, ensuring optimal comfort and appearance on stage.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized workspace, contributing to increased productivity among team members.
- Collaborated with directors and designers to create visually stunning costumes that aligned with artistic vision.
- Organized and restocked shelves with variety of costumes and accessories.
- Sewed and constructed many costumes using sewing machine, upholstery equipment and hand tools.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive library of design assets for easy access and reuse.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
Adjunct Vocal Instructor
Sterling College
08.2001 - 08.2002
- One on one instruction with students
- Assessed students’ skill level and chose appropriate material
Adjunct Vocal Instructor
Hutchinson Community College
08.2000 - 08.2002
- One on one instruction with students
- Assessed students’ skill level and chose appropriate material
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
01.2019
- Honor Roll
- Dean's List
- GPA: 3.94
Masters in Communications and Theatre: Costuming Emphasis - Technical Theatre - Costuming Emphasis
01.2000
Masters in Vocal Performance - Vocal Performance With A Directing Emphasis
01.1997
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Focus On Music
01.1994
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Expense Tracking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Growth Mindset
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Collaborative learning
- Staff Management
- Schedule Preparation
Certification
- K-6 teaching certification
- 6-12 speech/communication certification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Volunteer Experience
- Costumer, Circle High School, Fall of 2015, 2016, Worked with the theater and music faculty to produce costumes for fall musicals
- PTO Member and Chair of Parent Teacher Committee, Circle Greenwich Elementary School, Worked with other parent volunteers to support teaching staff and students
- Booster Club Member and Co-Chair of Spirit Shack Committee, Fall of 2018, current, Work alongside co-chairs to choose and supply spirit wear and other items for school community, and reach out to gain community support and volunteers for Spirit Shack
Timeline
Teacher - USD 259
08.2023 - Current
Teacher and Director - Circle High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher - Buckner Performing Arts and Science Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2022
Costume Shop Manager and Designer - Wichita State University School of Performing Arts
08.2003 - 08.2013
Adjunct Vocal Instructor - Sterling College
08.2001 - 08.2002
Adjunct Vocal Instructor - Hutchinson Community College
08.2000 - 08.2002
Fort Hays State University - Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Wichita State University - Masters in Communications and Theatre: Costuming Emphasis, Technical Theatre - Costuming Emphasis
Wichita State University - Masters in Vocal Performance, Vocal Performance With A Directing Emphasis
Hendrix College - Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Focus On Music
References
- Betty Monroe, Retired Faculty Costume Designer, Wichita State University, betty.monroe@wichita.edu, 989-494-0330, 654 N. Water Street, Owosso, MI, 48867
- Linda Starkey, Retired Faculty/Administrator, Wichita State University, linda.starkey@wichita.edu, 316-712-1272
- Kristin Briggs, briggs04@live.com, 316-259-5671, 1816 Country Club Road, El Dorado, KS, 67042
Volunteer Experience
- Costumer, Circle High School, Fall of 2015, 2016, Worked with the theater and music faculty to produce costumes for fall musicals
- PTO Member and Chair of Parent Teacher Committee, Circle Greenwich Elementary School, Worked with other parent volunteers to support teaching staff and students
- Booster Club Member and Co-Chair of Spirit Shack Committee, Fall of 2018, current, Work alongside co-chairs to choose and supply spirit wear and other items for school community, and reach out to gain community support and volunteers for Spirit Shack
References
- Betty Monroe, Retired Faculty Costume Designer, Wichita State University, betty.monroe@wichita.edu, 989-494-0330, 654 N. Water Street, Owosso, MI, 48867
- Linda Starkey, Retired Faculty/Administrator, Wichita State University, linda.starkey@wichita.edu, 316-712-1272
- Kristin Briggs, briggs04@live.com, 316-259-5671, 1816 Country Club Road, El Dorado, KS, 67042
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