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.

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