William LeDent

• Independent instruction for acting, classical acting, and stage combat for beginners and intermediate students of all ages.

• Lead and instructed a one day, four hour "Introduction to Stage Combat" class for middle school and high school students.
• Focus was on safety, principles of stage combat and how to present to a live audience and certain basic "fight" techniques and how to execute them safely and respecting their scene partner.

I was responsible for checking administering and coordinating regular covid tests for all PTC staff, performers and stage crew. I also checked ID and Covid vaccination cards at the door before performances then moved inside to work as House Manager to assist patrons during performances.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance concerns, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
• Championed ethical business practices, instilling a sense of corporate social responsibility across all departments.

• Teaching artist at local high schools and middle school for one week residencies. Students studied one Shakespeare play per class. Utilized discussions and games and activities to explore the language, themes and performance style of that Shakespeare play. Each session culminated in the students performing a scene from that particular play.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, promoting cross-curricular learning.
• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased engagement and understanding.
• Promoted creativity by offering constructive feedback on student artwork, encouraging experimentation and growth in artistic expression.

• Instructor for medical and doctor students at the school of Medicine
• Standardized Patients and Patient Instructors teach and guide students in the process of medical examinations, interviewing patients and diagnosis procedures
• SPs and PI's also evaluate and give feedback directly to the students regarding their performance of their examinations and interviews.

• Instructor for medical and doctor students at Temple University School of Medicine
• Standardized Patients and Patient Instructors teach and guide students in the process of medical examinations, interviewing patients and diagnosis procedures
• SPs and PI's also evaluate and give feedback directly to the students regarding their performance of their examinations and interviews.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Text coach, language advisor and Shakespearean dramaturge for various production at Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre
• Advisor to the director and individual coaching for actors during productions.

• Full time instructor for the theater's summer acting conservatory for teens
• The course was 5 days a week from 9am to 4 pm
• Responsibilities included creating lesson plans and syllabi for each day
• Teaching various subjects including acting, improv, text analysis, scene study, character study, stage combat, modern dance, mask, voice and speech, and directing scene work and student created pieces.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, promoting cross-curricular learning.
• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased engagement and understanding.
• Promoted creativity by offering constructive feedback on student artwork, encouraging experimentation and growth in artistic expression.

• Part time faculty for the theater and film department
• Responsibilities include independently creating lesson plans and syllabi for each class
• Teaching various subjects including Acting at several skill levels, Acting for the Camera, Stage Combat/Movement, Shakespeare and Text Analysis
• Directing university productions with student and professional casts.

• Guest lecturer for a private Shakespeare and literature group in New York – a 100 year old club
• Topics included history of Elizabethan theater, lifestyle, acting styles as compared to modern Shakespeare performances.

• Demonstration at the Black Friars Theatre in Stanton, VA
• Lecture and demonstration of sword fighting techniques for rapier, broadsword/long sword and claymore for a special event for the Shenandoah Shakespeare Company.

• Grades 9 through 12
• Responsibilities included test administering, test and paper grading, lectures, acting demonstrations and leading set design and construction for senior theatrical productions.

• Various work for a not-for profit group benefiting abused and underprivileged children
• Responsibilities included pro bono design work, sending out mailers, planning fund raisers, taking children on outings, and distributing presents on outings.