Terry Barkley
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Objective
To bring my experience and knowledge to a position at your institution. I
have taught English, communications, and drama for 16 years. I am an
effective speaker and writer and have experience in the audio-visual and
technology areas. I am also a trained and licensed Realtor, with
experience in sales and management.
Employment
Licensed Realtor
2012-current
Century 21 Dynamic Realty
Westland, MI
Acting as a Buyer's and Seller's agent.
English and Speech Instructor
2008-2013
Art Institute of Michigan
Novi, MI
Teaching the following classes: English Fundamentals, College English,
Effective Speaking.
Lead Instructor and Resource Manager 2007-
2008
Dorsey Schools (Business College)
Southgate, MI 48195
Lead Instructor teaching English and interpersonal skills to business
college students. Manager of library resources and textbooks, including
textbook orders.
Drama Director/Theatre Instructor 2006-
2007
Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts Detroit, MI
48234
Teaching Drama to middle and high school students. Director of all plays
and musicals. Director of the MIFA Theatre Competition team. Advisor of
the Drama Club.
Speech and English Instructor
2004-2005
International Academy of Design and Technology Troy, MI
Taught the following classes: Composition, Public Speaking, Critical
Thinking, College Skills.
Drama Director/Theatre/Speech/English Instructor 2000-2004
Airport High School
Carleton, MI 48117
Taught the following classes: Drama 1, Drama 2, Drama 3, Drama 4, Public
Speaking, Forensics, Debate, English One. Director of all plays and
musicals. Director of the MIFA Theatre Competition team. Advisor of the
Drama Club.
English Instructor
1998-2000
Bangor High School
Bangor, MI
Taught English 10, Contemporary Literature. Technology-Teacher Liaison.
Directed the play Eleemosynary.
English and Speech Instructor
1995-1998
A.D. Johnston High School
Bessemer, MI
Taught Advanced Composition, AP English (developed the course), English 11,
Applied Communications. Directed all plays and musicals. Advisor of Drama
Club.
Education
Michigan Real Estate License
Obtained 2012
Secondary Certification
Graduated 1995
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
Student teaching accomplished at Superior Central High School
Masters of Art in English
Graduated 1993
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Maintained a 3.57 GPA. Emphasis was in writing and creative writing.
Bachelors of Science in Speech (emphasis in Theatre) Graduated
1988
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
Board of Control Scholarship, Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Lab Show
Supervisor, Sound Supervisor at Forest Roberts Theatre, Directed two
productions (Line and Actors), Acted in 8 productions.
Skills
Real Estate transactions
MOS Certification in Microsoft Word
Served on several Teacher/Administration teams, including serving as
technology liaison for the teaching staff of Bangor and Lead
Instructor/Resource Manager at Dorsey Southgate
Trained and experienced in AP English instruction
Trained in the use of multimedia equipment and most standard computer
applications (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experienced in writing lengthy works including a full Master's Thesis
Taught writing in all its forms
Edited and evaluated thousands of papers
Earned tenure in Michigan's school systems
Trained in the HB Studios acting method
Trained under Playwright Edward Albee
Trained under Nicholas Pennell of the Stratford Festival
Directed and acted in over forty theatrical productions, including The
Fantasticks, Annie, Steel Magnolias, You Can't Take It With You, Grease,
The Good Doctor, The Elephant Man, and My Fair Lady
Trained in numerous workshops at the Stratford Shakespearean Festival in
Stratford, Ontario
Trained in the use of most modern lighting and sound systems. I have
installed several systems
I have captained and have coached several forensic teams
References
Personal References available upon request.