Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
School Leadership Roles
District Leadership
Timeline
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STEVEN COIRAS

Miami

Summary

Dedicated educator with over 35 years of service in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, specializing in theatre arts, media education, and student leadership development. Recognized for building high-impact programs, elevating school culture, and empowering thousands of students through arts education, mentorship, and compassionate service.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

District Co-Chair, Florida State Junior Thespians

01.2022 - Current
  • Oversees programming for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.
  • Leads festival planning, adjudicator coordination, and director support.

Theatre Teacher

Winston Park K-8 Center
Miami
01.2014 - Current
  • Built and directs an award-winning theatre program serving K-8 students.
  • Led 11 troupes to district and state championships, including multiple Best in Show honors.
  • Coaches performance, directs staging, manages technical theatre, and oversees events.
  • Develops curriculum integrating communication, confidence-building, and creative expression.
  • Oversees Thespian competitions and performance readiness.

Media Specialist

Winston Park K-8 Center
Miami
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Modernized the media center, expanding literacy and technology programs.
  • Delivered digital literacy instruction across grade levels.

Media Specialist

West Miami Middle School
West Miami
01.1999 - 01.2007
  • Implemented library programs, research initiatives, and student media projects.
  • Served as mentor media specialist to new educators.

Title I Technology Teacher

Silver Bluff Elementary
Miami
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Delivered technology-based instruction for Title I programs.
  • Supported early computer literacy and digital resource access.

Substitute Teacher & Paraprofessional

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami
01.1991 - 01.1996
  • Supported classrooms districtwide with instruction and classroom management.

4th Grade Teacher

West Homestead Elementary
West Homestead
01.1996
  • Taught core academics and supported student learning and development.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Media

Nova Southeastern University
Miami, FL
01.2000

Bachelor of Science - Education

Nova Southeastern University
Miami, FL
01.1996

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Event planning
  • Digital literacy
  • Performance coaching
  • Technical direction
  • Team leadership
  • Adaptable teaching
  • Audience engagement
  • Mentoring
  • Motivation techniques
  • Talent recruitment
  • Student engagement

Community Service

  • Youth Retreat Leader, Immaculate Conception Church, 01/88 – 12/94
  • Young Adult Group Director, Mother of Christ Catholic Church, 01/95 – 12/05
  • Spiritual Advisor, Mother of Christ Catholic Church, 01/05 – 12/11
  • Co-Founder, Mark’s Miracles Mission Group, 01/14 – Present
  • Production Crew, Christ Fellowship, 01/22 – Present

School Leadership Roles

  • District 4 Junior Thespians Co-Chair
  • EESAC Chairperson
  • Gradebook Manager
  • Fine Arts Department Chair
  • Yearbook Sponsor
  • Cheerleading Coach
  • Chess Coach
  • Thespian Troupe Director

District Leadership

District Co-Chair, Florida State Junior Thespians, 01/22 – Present, Oversees programming for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties., Leads festival planning, adjudicator coordination, and director support.

Timeline

District Co-Chair, Florida State Junior Thespians

01.2022 - Current

Theatre Teacher

Winston Park K-8 Center
01.2014 - Current

Media Specialist

Winston Park K-8 Center
01.2007 - 01.2014

Media Specialist

West Miami Middle School
01.1999 - 01.2007

Title I Technology Teacher

Silver Bluff Elementary
01.1997 - 01.1999

4th Grade Teacher

West Homestead Elementary
01.1996

Substitute Teacher & Paraprofessional

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
01.1991 - 01.1996

Master of Science - Educational Media

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Nova Southeastern University