THELMA CURRY
Memphis, Tennessee ***** (***)- ***-6356
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EDUCATION
Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO
Master of Fine Arts in Writing December 2019
Antioch University Midwest, Yellow Springs, OH
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
Major: Creative Writing and Literature
May 2016
EXPERIENCE
Vision Preparatory Charter School Memphis, Tennessee
Transition Coordinator
June 2018-Present
●Assist families with services necessary to transition students to middle school.
●Disseminate information to staff, scholars, and families regarding student needs, progress, and resources
●Facilitate growth collaboratively with families to ensure successful transition to middle school
Lindenwood University St. Charles, Missouri
Editorial Assistant (The Lindenwood Review)
January 2018-April 2018
●Read, discussed, and voted on selected fiction, poetry, and essay submissions to The Lindenwood Review literary journal.
●Proofread accepted pieces and chose photographs and artwork for the cover and section headers.
Associate Teacher, Vision Preparatory Charter School 2016-2018
●Maintain a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth
●Establish effective rapport with students while maintaining proper classroom management
●Implement daily lesson plans and activities
Theater Instructor, New Hope Christian Academy in partnership with Playhouse on the Square 2015-2016
●Taught various elements of theatre education to ensure successful production of final performances
●Adapt course of study accordingly to meet student needs and abilities
●Collaboratively wrote and submitted pieces to local playhouse
●Educate students on various styles, methods, and techniques of acting
Key Areas of Focus
●Fundamentals of Writing
●Personal Essay and Memoir
●Poetry
●Prose
●Prosody & Language
●Publishing Creative Writing
●Flash Nonfiction
Short Fiction
AWARDS
Recipient of The Most Supportive Teammate Award
References
Available upon request