High School Director
Resume:
Michelle Herman
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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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