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c. 402-***-**** • acn4zp@r.postjobfree.com

www.thaisflaitt.com

T HAIS FLAITT GIANNOCCARO

T EACHING ARTIST

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

** ****s of teaching experience in a variety of settings (University, K-12, after school programs, work

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training, special and adult education) and subjects (Acting, Movement, Art History and Visual Arts) in

the U.S. and Brazil.

Professional acting and directing experience in Theatre.

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2014 Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc. - Cultural Exploration Program (CEP) Philadelphia, PA

Drama Teaching Artist

Created an after-school Project Based Learning (PBL) and facilitated drama lessons for Cultural Awareness Program (CAP,

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ages 5-10) and the Advanced Cultural Exploration program (ACE, ages 11-14).

Adapted and Directed The Golden Flower and The Legend of the Golden Coffee Bean.

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2014 Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc. – Summer Camp Philadelphia, PA

Drama Teaching Artist

Created a six-week Project Based Learning (PBL) and facilitated drama lessons for 3 groups (ages 5 – 14)

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Adapted and Directed The Song of El Coqui, La Llorona, and Tales of El Cuco with ACE group.

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2013 University of Nebraska (UNO) - THEA 1010 - Introduction to Theatre Omaha, NE

Adjunct Faculty

Created syllabi and facilitated Theatre classes for freshman students. The subject of each class was divided between lecture

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and practical exercises.

The primary goal for the class is to involve each student as actively as possible in the process of theatre/ performance

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making, viewing, studying, and evaluating.

Guided the students on how to write and produce 10-minute plays based on Forum Theatre technique.

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Created detailed lesson plans, exercise guidelines, handouts and quizzes.

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Responsible for all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, advising and blackboard postings).

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2012/13 University of Nebraska (UNO) - THEA 1090 - Oral Interpr. Of Literature Omaha, NE

Adjunct Faculty

Created syllabi and facilitated classes for junior/senior Creative Writing and Education major students.

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The primary goal for the class is analyze, study, practice and perform selections from a variety of literary sources, including:

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children’s literature, Shakespearean sonnets, classic/contemporary poetry, prose, creative nonfiction, and drama.

Directed students’ final performances for an open recital evening.

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Created detailed lesson plans, exercise guidelines, handouts and quizzes.

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Responsible for all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, advising and blackboard postings).

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2012 University of Nebraska (UNO) - THEA 1220 – Movement for the Actor Omaha, NE

Teaching Assistant

Led warm-ups and theatre games.

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Coached and directed scenes for in-class assignments.

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Assisted with all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, advising and blackboard postings).

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2012 University of Nebraska (UNO) - THEA 2310 – Acting One Omaha, NE

Teaching Assistant

Led warm-ups, theatre games and acting exercises.

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Coached and directed monologues and scenes for in-class assignments.

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Assisted with all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, advising and blackboard postings).

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2012 University of Nebraska (UNO) - THEA 4330 – Advanced Acting Class Omaha, NE

Teaching Assistant

Led warm-ups, theatre games and acting exercises.

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Led a workshop based on corporal mimetic technique to access the actor’s performing energy.

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Coached and directed monologues and scenes for in-class assignments.

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Assisted with all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, advising and blackboard postings).

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2011 Boys and Girls Club of The Midlands – Theatre of the Oppressed Workshop Omaha, NE

Co-facilitator

Led theatre games based on Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed Techniques.

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Group: After-school program K-12th

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2011 Holy Ghost Catholic School – Theatre of the Oppressed Workshop Omaha, NE

Co-facilitator

Led a four-week Theatre of the Oppressed Workshop for 6th graders.

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Assisted with the development and performance of Forum Scenes.

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2003 7/9 School of Drawing – Fundamentals of Drawing/Art History Sao Paolo, Brazil

Instructor

Taught fundamentals of drawing lessons for adults.

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Facilitated Art history lessons to support the artistic creation.

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Responsible for all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, and advising).

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2002 Museum of Contemporary Art Sao Paolo, Brazil

Museum Educator

Facilitated guided-visits at the Art Naif – The World of Taizi Harada and MAC/USP Collection Exhibition.

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Led Origami workshops for schools and groups.

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2001 Museum of Contemporary Art Sao Paolo, Brazil

Museum Educator

Facilitated guided-visits at the Conceptual Art – 70’s in Brazil Exhibition.

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Led post-visitation talkbacks for schools and groups.

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2000 Museum of Contemporary Art Sao Paolo, Brazil

Museum Educator

Facilitated guided-visits at the Conceptual Art – 70’s in Brazil Exhibition.

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Led post-visitation talkbacks for schools and groups.

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2000 Museum of Technology of Sao Paolo Sao Paolo, Brazil

Instructor/Education Specialist

Developed and implemented visitation and workshop programs for students K-12.

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Researched and Curated material for new exhibitions.

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Led post-visitation talkbacks for schools and groups.

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1999 SESC Belenzinho Art Gallery Sao Paolo, Brazil

Museum Educator

Facilitated guided-visits at the Other Heart, Sarava Mario de Andrade Exhibition.

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Led post-visitation talkbacks for schools and groups.

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Facilitated study-group sessions with the education group.

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1997/9 Station Special of Lapa - Theatre for Special Population Sao Paolo, Brazil

Teaching Artist

Facilitated movement classes for adults with special needs.

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Directed final performances.

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Choreographed dance routines for the deaf group.

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1998 Haya High School – Art History Sao Paolo, Brazil

Teaching Assistant

Assisted with lesson plans.

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Assisted with all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, and advising).

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EDUCATION

2013 University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Omaha, NE

Master of Arts in Theatre - GPA 4.0/ Outstanding Graduate Student

1998 University of Belas Artes of Sao Paolo Sao Paolo, Brazil

Bachelor of Arts in Education

PUBLICATIONS

2013 MA Thesis: Mirror of the Invisible World: Tracing Hidden Elements Behind the Words

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2000 Sao Caetano do Sul of Arts (FASCS) Sao Paolo, Brazil

Certificate in Professional Acting

1995 Álvares Penteado School of Commerce Foundation Sao Paolo, Brazil

Technician in Advertising/Marketing

VOLUNTEER TEACHING

2010/13 University of Nebraska (UNO) – Acting Coach Omaha, NE

Acting Coach

Coached monologues and scenes for auditions and classes assignments.

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2008/09 Ozark Literacy Council – ESL classes Fayetteville, AR

Instructor

Taught Pre-GED classes for non-English speakers.

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Created detailed lesson plans, exercise guidelines, handouts and quizzes.

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LANGUAGES PROFICIENCY

English, Portuguese (full professional proficiency)

Spanish (good reading and understanding)

* Permanent Resident of the US (Green card holder)

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EXPERIENCE IN PERMORMING ARTS

Directing

Morir Sonyando Director Power Street Theatre Company 2014

How to Be a Latina Director 30/30/1 Reading/Plays & Players 2014

Take Me to the River Associate Director Great Plains Theatre Conference 2013

The Archaeology of Dreams Director UNO Theatre Main Stage 2013

Tomas and The Library Lady Assistant Director The Rose Theater 2013

Mirror of the Invisible World Co-Director UNO Theatre Main Stage 2012

Tales of the Lost Formicans Assistant Director Great Plains Theatre Conference 2012

The Wilder Choice Director UNO Theatre – Stage Reading 2012

12 Ophelias Assistant Director UNO Theatre Main Stage 2011

All in the Mind Director UNO Theatre Studio Season 2011

Alchemy of Desire/Dead Man’s Blues Assistant Director Great Plains Theatre Conference 2011

Twelfth Night Assistant Director UNO Theatre Main Stage 2011

Fantastic Mr. Fox Assistant Director The Rose Theater 2011

The Vertical Hour Assistant Director Skullduggery Theatre 2010

Henna Night Director UNO Theatre Studio Season 2010

Nightsongs Director UNO Theatre Studio Season 2009

Carmen Director Benefit – Fayetteville, AR 2009

Morgana and the Enigma of Time Assistant Director Teatro Alfa (Brazil) 2006/7

Acting

Bent Over Neil Maid Independent Movie 2013

Yerma Yerma El Museo Latino Stage Reading 2013

The Way of Water Rosaly UNO Theatre Stage Reading 2012

Alchemy of Desire/Dead Man’s Blues Tirasol Great Plains Theatre Conference 2011

The Stories We Tell Grandmother UNO Theatre Studio Season 2010

Anna Motion Ensemble UNO Theatre Studio Season 2009

Carmen Carmen Benefit Performance - Fayetteville, AR 2009

Morgana and The Enigma of the Time Little Morgana Teatro Alpha & National Tour (Brazil) 2006/7

The Taming of the Little Shrew Bianca SESC & National Tour (Brazil) 2005/7

Cameras close! The Women National Tour (Brazil) 2006

Proclaimed Christ Various Characters Teatro Paulo Eiro (Brazil) 2005

Saint Lucy has passed this way Various Characters SESI & National Tour (Brazil) 2004/5

Wake up Cordel Lucinha National Tour (Brazil) 2003

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White TBC (Brazil) 2003

God and his Bottle of Tubaina God Teatro do Quarteto (Brazil) 2002/3

Delirium Various Characters Teatro do Quarteto (Brazil) 2002/3

We All Loved Each Other So Much Alice Teatro do IMES (Brazil) 2001

Behind the Closed Windows Helena Teatro do IMES (Brazil) 2000

The Ring of Magalao Rosaura Teatro Fundartes (Brazil) 1999

The Girl Who Lost her Cat at Carnival Clown Teatro da Belas Artes (Brazil) 1997

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Other Theatrical Experience

Take Me to the River Sound and Props Great Plains Theatre Conference 2013

Mirror of the Invisible World Dramaturg UNO Theatre Main Stage 2012

The Way of Water Translator 2012 Reading Scheme 2012

Tales of the Lost Formicans Sound and Props Great Plains Theatre Conference 2012

12 Ophelias Dramaturg UNO Theatre Main Stage 2012

All in the Mind Set Designer UNO Theatre Studio Season 2011

Alchemy of Desire/Dead Man’s Blues Dramaturg Great Plains Theatre Conference 2011

Carmen Set Designer Fayetteville, AR 2009

Taming of the Little Shrew Translator Arkansas Playwright Workshop 2008

Anything Goes Costume Assistant Arts Center of the Ozarks 2008

Dearly Departed Costume Assistant Fort Smith Little Theatre 2007

Morgana and the Enigma of Time Producing Assistant Teatro Alfa (Brazil) 2006/7

Taming of the Little Shrew Producer/Set Designer SESC & National Tour (Brazil) 2005/7

Cameras close! Producer National Tour (Brazil) 2006

Hair Scenic Artist Teatro do IMES (Brazil) 2006

The Deceased Woman Scenic Artist Teatro do IMES (Brazil) 2005

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Assistant Set Designer TBC (Brazil) 2003

We All Loved Each Other So Much Property Mistress Teatro do IMES (Brazil) 2001

Behind the Closed Windows Set Designer Teatro do IMES 2000

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