Michelle Herman

701-***-****

ab8d83@r.postjobfree.com

Summation

A well-educated, intelligent individual with a bevy of skills and

experience. Broad areas of expertise include Education, Curriculum

Development, Marketing, Theatre Arts, English, Publicity, Marketing,

Supervisory Skills, and Politics as well as an advanced research

capability. Proven ability in the following areas:

Teaching Journalistic Writing

Creative Writing Proofing & Editing

Curriculum Development Academic Research and Writing

Instruction (Drama and English) Directing

Project Management Extensive Knowledge of Political

Arena

Event Planning Public Relations and Marketing

Qualifications

Education

Extensive post-graduate work leading to a Master of Arts degree in Dramatic

Criticism from the University of North Dakota. Other educational

accomplishments include completion, with honors, of a Broadcasting

Certificate from the prestigious Brown Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota

and a Baccalaureate degree in Fine Arts (Theatre Performance) from the

University of North Dakota. Also, completion of a program in Secondary

Education at the University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona culminating with a

license to teach English and Drama in North Dakota. Completed CLAD license

from the University of Phoenix.

Communications

A skilled communicator in both written and oral mediums. Experienced

writer in numerous areas including academic research, journalism, and

instruction of writing at the high school and middle school levels.

Completed dramatic criticism Master's thesis focusing on the topic of women

in musical theatre. Presented theory at North Dakota Speech and Theatre

Association's meeting in a critical workshop. Also, demonstrated knowledge

of broadcast media with experience in writing and editing news and

advertising copy. Have been final Copy Editor of Award Winning newspaper

for the last four years on a part time basis. As Director of Publicity and

Marketing for FMCT, created all outgoing communication with the public, for

example: created newspaper ads, set up radio interviews and advertising,

designed and generated programs and posters, arranged and prepared theatre

social events, and maintained theatre website. As Executive Assistant to a

United Stated Congressman, worked closely with other congressional offices

as well as other government offices.

Teaching

Taught both English and Drama at the Secondary Level and taught English at

the middle school level. Served as an English Instructor for freshman,

sophomore, junior, and senior level students and have experience with all

four curricula. Also taught 7th grade language arts at Valley View School

in Phoenix before my student teaching.

Curriculum Development

Developed curriculum for drama program at North High school in Fargo, ND.

Wrote and utilized my own 200 page text for classes. Developed Musical

Theatre Class, as well as Acting I and Acting II. Also developed curriculum

for 7th grade Language Arts class at Valley View. In the process of working

on Creative Drama curriculum for pre-school class.

Drama Advisor

Directed and produced one musical and one straight show each year as well

as a one act play to take to state competitions. Held responsible for a

$25,000 budget and hiring and working with a team of 2-6 adults for these

three shows. Worked with casts of 50+ children and adults. Acted as

adjudicator for the University of North Dakota Drama Festival in 2004 and

presented acting workshop for participating students. Handled all PR and

Marketing for Fargo North High Theatre.

Mentoring

Experienced many teaching and learning student visits to my classroom to

complete classroom hours for college credit. Oversaw a student teacher for

a semester and facilitated him through the student teaching process while

working closely with his college advisor. Supervised and advised intern

while Director of Publicity and Marketing at Fargo-Moorhead Community

Theatre.

Supervisory Skills

Founded the Tin Roof Theatre Company in Fargo North Dakota with the mission

of bringing dramatic classics to the community and developing curriculum

for high school students for classroom study. Acted as Artistic Director

for this organization choosing plays carefully for both content and

profitability. Performed the role of Director for the Company's first show

and made an attempt to share my vision with the working actors. Also

served as Publicity and Marketing Director for this Company. Directed

various plays for FMCT, which were very well received within the community,

worked with every type of community member from experienced actor (FMCT's

Artistic Director) to very young children.

Budgetary Experience

In all supervisory positions effectively stayed within or under assigned

budget whether executing large musicals, a successful publicity plan, or a

budget plan for an entire company. Know how to utilize money efficiently

and productively.

Computer Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.

Adobe Photoshop, Pagemaker, and Illustrator. Dreamweaver and other programs

fashioned for web-page use. Quickbooks. Microsoft Money, Nero 7 Ultra

Edition and Roxio Creator 2009 Edition. Various database programs. Programs

utilized for online classes

Education

University of Phoenix, Online

Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development Certificate (CLAD)

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Teacher's Certification Program

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Master's Degree in Dramatic/Literary Criticism/Minor in English

.Completed Master's Thesis Three Female Characters in Musical Theatre as

Viewed through the Female Gaze

.Invited be presenter at the ND Speech and Theatre Association Annual

Meeting

.Received Board of Higher Education Scholarship

Brown Institute for Broadcasting, Minneapolis, MN

Certificate in Broadcasting

.Graduated with Honors

.Held the position of Program Director

.Held the position of News Director

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

BFA in Acting (Bachelor's of Fine Arts)

.Awarded acting scholarship

.Elected Fine Arts Senator

Career History

E Institute Buckeye

English Teacher and Computer Lab Monitor

.Monitored students in computer lab and graded their lessons and progress

.Started 1st drama class

.Taught English 10 and 12

Freelance Proofreader/ Editor

Editor/Proofreader

.Proofread others' documents for errors in spelling and structure

.Worked on letters, school papers, newspapers, and magazines

Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain, Tolleson, AZ

8th Grade English Teacher

. Taught English and wrote all curriculum

.Brought up my students AIMS scores over 20 points in a four month period

RCB Academy, Phoenix, AZ

Middle School Teacher and ESL Coordinator

.Taught the middle school years of English 7-9

.Was moved to the position of ESL Coordinator where I taught ESL in an

Closed classroom

. handled discreet government material such as the AZELLA testing

.Prepared ESL curriculum as well as middle school Curriculum.

Einstitute, Tolleson, ND

Teacher and Online Supervisor

.Supervised students who were taking classes online

.English Teacher who created own curriculum for classes

.Assisted in helping students achieve their highest score on AIMS

Tin Roof Theatre Company, Fargo, ND

Founder and Artistic Director

.Launched a theatre company which focused on classic American theatre

.Filed and wrote all laws and bylaws for nonprofit company

.Acted as Director for first show: Death of a Salesman

.Coordinated all publicity and marketing for company

(The company is still running today.)

Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre, Fargo, ND

Marketing & Public Relations Director

. Responsible for all public communications

. Composed press releases

. Arranged and oversaw all public events

. Managed ad buys (radio, newspaper and television)

. Designed, generated and produced printed materials (monthly newsletters,

magazine ads, posters, programs etc

. Developed and maintained company website

.Worked with various computer programs most notably: Photoshop, Pagemaker,

Illustrator, Dreamweaver

Fargo North High School, Fargo, ND

High School English Instruction

. Taught high school English (sophomore thru senior levels)

. Held Director of Drama position

. Directed three theatrical productions per year

. Doubled number of students enrolled in theatre classes in one year's time

. Developed and utilized custom curriculum for theatre classes

.Wrote and edited a 100 page manual on theatre for use in my classes

.Managed a $25,000 budget and a 6-10 person team for the theatre department

.Worked with and mentored a student teacher

Apollo High School, Glendale, AZ

High School English Instructor

. Taught Freshman and Sophomore English classes

. Prepared students and received high scores on district wide testing

. Shared drama experience with students in the spring play

Arizona State Legislature, Phoenix, AZ

Legislative Assistant

. Provided administrative support to three Arizona State members of

Congress

. Promoted to work from State Congressman to Arizona State Senator

.Cared for the Congressman's schedule and kept him prompt for all his

meeting and votes

United States Congressman Earl Pomeroy, Washington, DC

Executive Assistant

. Managed Congressman Pomeroy's fast paced schedule

. Acted as liaison to other Congressional offices and government agencies,

as well as the President

. Vetted all incoming calls to the Congressman's office and worked

extensively with constituents

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