Vanessa Adragna
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Drama Teacher with strong background educating students on theater terminology, practices and performance techniques. Expert at creating fun and open environment to support learning while teaching students. Successfully enhanced students' knowledge, performance skills and self-confidence by leading interactive and engaging classroom activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Theatre Arts Teacher
Hutto Independent School District
Hutto, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Selected and obtained materials and supplies and performance pieces to prepare for classroom instruction.
- Maintained student attendance records, grades and other required records.
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Developed strong working relationships with students and parents to accomplish school and departmental vision and goals.
- Researched extracurricular theatrical performances and suggested student attendance to observe techniques.
- Planned class field trips to local performances to provide first-hand experiences and foster appreciation for theater.
Theatre Teaching Artist
Zach Theatre
Austin, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in the creative process of making art.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and community members to create a positive learning environment for students.
Theatre Arts Teacher
Hays CISD
Kyle, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive theatre arts curriculum for students in grades 9-12.
- Organized and supervised rehearsals, performances, and other activities related to the production of theatrical works.
- Coached student actors on vocal techniques such as breathing control, pitch accuracy and resonance.
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss educational strategies for teaching theatre arts classes.
Theatre Arts Teacher
Marion Independent School District
Marion, TX
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided guidance to students to help them develop their own characters for roles in plays.
- Instructed students on acting techniques, improvisation, script analysis, character development, stage movement, voice projection, diction and articulation skills.
- Conducted research into new methods of teaching theatre arts that will make learning more interesting for students.
Theatre Arts Teacher
Pflugerville Isd
Pflugerville, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Oversaw auditions for school plays and musicals by providing feedback on individual performance strengths and weaknesses.
- Encouraged students to participate in extracurricular activities such as debate clubs or drama societies.
- Supervised backstage crew during performances including lighting technicians, sound engineers and costume designers.
- Incorporated technology into lessons by demonstrating software applications used in creating digital backdrops or special effects.
Education
BFA - Theatre
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Austin Community College
Austin, TXSkills
- Performance Organization
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Student Recruitment
- Performance Coaching
- Student Advising and Support
- Fine Arts Theory
- Grant Proposal Writing
- Stress Tolerance
Certification
Theatre EC-12
Timeline
Theatre Arts Teacher
Hutto Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
Theatre Arts Teacher
Hays CISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Theatre Teaching Artist
Zach Theatre
06.2021 - Current
Theatre Arts Teacher
Marion Independent School District
08.2020 - 05.2022
Theatre Arts Teacher
Pflugerville Isd
08.2019 - 05.2020
BFA - Theatre
Texas State University
Some College (No Degree) -
Austin Community College