education:

Angelo State University - Bachelor of Arts - December 2012

Certification in Theatre EC-12, Certification in American Sign Language

experience:

Manor New Tech M.S. - Theatre Arts Teacher/Fine Arts Lead- Manor, Texas - August 2019-Present

  • Develop lesson plans for Theatre 1&2, Theatre Production, and Pre-AP(using college board platform), both acting and technical 

  • Teach and grade using a Project Based Learning Model

  • Assist with STAAR, benchmarks, and administer Telpas

  • Participate in UIL Festival at the district level 

  • Collaborate on Curriculum with Core/Fine Arts Teachers on Campus as well as Theatre at the neighboring High School

  • Organized a summer trip to New York for all of the Fine Arts in the district

Live Oak Ridge Middle School - Theatre Arts Teacher - Killeen, Texas - August 2017 - July 2019

  • Develop lesson plans for levels 1,2, and Advanced Theatre classes, acting, and technical 

  • Conduct assessments both hands-on and paper-based 

  • Administer the Staar and Benchmark tests

  • Participate in UIL at the district level 

  • Collaborate on Curriculum Plan for Middle Schools in KISD

East View High School - Technical Director / Aud. Manager - Georgetown, Texas - August 2016 - July2017

  • Teaching Technical Theatre I, JV, and Varsity

  • Design and construction of all technical elements for production

  • Managing Auditorium for inside district and outside district events

  • Participate in UIL One-Act Play

  • Managing classroom and technical budgets

Smith Middle School - Theatre Arts Teacher - Fort Hood, Texas - August 2013 - July 2016

  • Develop lesson plans for levels 1, 2, and advanced theatre classes, acting, and technical

  • Conduct assessments both hands-on and paper-based

  • Administer STAARS tests

  • Participate in UIL One-Act Play

  • Co-Direct, Design, and Choreograph the annual Christmas musical

Various Campuses - Substitute Teacher - San Angelo, Texas - January 2012 - May 2013

Central Freshman Campus - 9th Grade Student Teacher - San Angelo, Texas - August 2012 - December 2012

  • Develop lesson plans, acting, and technical

  • Conduct assessments, created group and individual assignments as well as games and activities

  • Assisted in grading, attendance, and detention duty

Christoval High School - 9th - 12th Grade Field Observation - Christoval, Texas - January 2011 - May 2011

  • Develop lesson plan on character analysis

  • Observe different teaching strategies and assessments

Christoval High School - UIL Consultant - Christoval, Texas - Spring 2016

  • Translate script into American Sign Language and make tutorial videos for cast

  • Conduct a workshop for ASL usage in the production of "Sweet Nothings in My Ear"

Central High School - Guest Scenic Designer - San Angelo, Texas - Fall 2012 - Spring 2013

  • Design two straight plays and one musical

  • Trained students on proper and safe tool usage

  • Supervised construction for all three productions

Angelo State University - Theatre Student - San Angelo, Texas - Fall 2009 - Fall 2012

  • Scenic Designer, Assistant Lighting Designer, Master Carpenter, Master Electrician, Carpenter, Electrician, Scenic Artist, Assistant Scenic Designer, Maitre 'D

Six Flags Fiesta Texas - Stage Manager / Technician - San Antonio, Texas - Spring 2003 - Summer 2006

  • Audio Technician for Rockville High Theatre and Parade

  • Stage Manager / Audio Technician for Halloween Street Shows

  • Various technician positions for special events throughout the park

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Skills:

Scenic - Design, VectorWorks 2D and 3D drafting, construction, painting.

Lighting - Design, ETC and Hog lighting consoles, automated and conventional lighting fixtures, hang and focus.

Properties - Design, construction, wood, paper mache, styrofoam, painting.

Costume - Design, construction, traditional and non-traditional materials.

Sound - Design, recording, editing.

Makeup - Design, traditional and airbrush application.

Software - VectorWorks, QLab, Audacity, HogPC.

 

References:

William M. (Bill)Doll- Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Director of University Theatre, Retired. Angelo State University, ASU Station #10895, San Angelo, Texas, 76909. bill.doll@angelo.edu / 210-823-6570

MacArthur Moore-Theatre Arts Teacher/ Auditorium Manager. Manor High School, 12700 Gregg Manor, Tx. 76549. macarthur.moore@manorisd.net/ 512- 750-2959

Kaira Smith- Art Teacher/Contract Artist, Self-Employed, 145 Monteburg Rd., Fort Liberty, NC. 28307 kaira-nichole@hotmail.com/ 757-282-3198