Karen Jaffe

• Designed and implemented engaging drama curricula for diverse student populations.
• Facilitated collaborative performances, enhancing students' teamwork and communication skills.
• Mentored students, fostering individual creativity and confidence in performance arts.
• Guided practice on giving and receiving feedback in a productive manner.
• Established a safe and inclusive environment where students could express themselves creatively.
• Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a focused learning atmosphere.
• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments of their performances.
• Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
• Worked with fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help students excel.
• Developed assessment tools to evaluate student progress and performance in drama activities.

Responsible for maintaining Budget over each season.

Responsible for overseeing show selection.

Led a Production team including Technical Director, Music and Vocal Director, Production Assisitant, Costume Designer.

Created and applied audition rubric, audition workshop, callbacks and casting.

Crafted and maintained rehearsal schedules.

Optimized communication between other after school activities to equitably share students and resources.

Rehearsed students to bring a performance to the stage.

• Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional improvements and resource allocation.
• Oversaw hiring processes, selecting top-tier candidates to join the department's talented team of educators.
• Advocated for resources and funding to support departmental needs and student success initiatives.
• Managed budgetary responsibilities, allocating resources effectively to meet departmental needs and goals.
• Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
• Mentored junior faculty members to develop their pedagogical skills and career trajectories in academia.
• Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
• Collaborated with teachers to implement innovative teaching strategies and best practices.
• Mentored faculty members, fostering professional growth and enhancing instructional quality.
• Facilitated departmental meetings to align goals and promote collaborative decision-making.
• Created Teaching schedule for the Department based on student and curricular need.