English Teacher Assistant Office
Resume:
Kerri Smith Friend
Bristol CT ***10
************@*****.***
Education, Honors, and Certifications
BA in English
University of Connecticut 2004
BFA in Acting with an Independent Study in Dance
University of Connecticut, 1997
Four year academic and talent scholarship; early decision invitation to Actor Training Program
Provisional Certifications
Alternate Route to Certification member, class of 2020 (English secondary education) Certification finalized April 2020 Certified Bronze Educator - Zumba©
Member of Dance Masters of America
Key Qualifications
● 17 years as a successful English teacher, at high school, middle, and elementary levels.
● 25 years as a dance and theater teacher focusing on youth
● Fundraising experience at University and Theater organizations
● Excellent people and communication skills
● Energetic, affable characteristics and interpersonal skills
● Excellent written and oral expression
● Director of dance and theater productions
● Creative theater writer, including the full-length drama Back to Me - produced in NYC at the MITF
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Employment
St. Mary’s School, Simsbury CT
● English Teacher, August 2018 – current
o English Language Arts teacher for grades 6-8
o Literature teacher for grades 6-8
o Designed curriculum for Language Arts 6 and 7,
and Literature for 6-8
Educational Playcare, Simsbury CT
● Pre-K teacher, age 4, October 2017 – February 2018 o Implement curriculum requirements
o Create new and fun ideas to learn material
o Focus on all aspects of NAEYC requirements
Northwest Catholic High School, West Hartford CT
● Director of Dance and English Teacher, 2004 – June 2017
o Introduction to Dance, Dance Repertory, British
Literature, American Literature, Freshman English: Genre Survey, Research Paper Writing, the Novel on Film
● Dance Team Director
o Advisor, mentor, choreographer, and producer for school dance team
o Led Dance Team to 4 National Championships
● Assistant to the Academic Dean
o Researched and wrote lectures for the Dean’s classes, data entry, substitute teacher for the Dean’s
advanced literature classes
Ballet Theater Company
● September 2015 – 2017
o Teacher, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Jazz
Evolve Productions
● Owner, 2012-current
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o Associate Producer and Recruiter for DFX
Entertainment LLC
o Successfully recruited popular dance educators for workshops
o Brought elite dancers to three FedEx Orange Bowl Halftime Shows
o Manager of staff of 3
o Marketing manager
Instructor
o Group Fitness – Zumba, Align Floor Barre
Pure Imagination Theater and Dance LLC.
● Owner
o 2010 – 2014
● Instructor
o Jazz, tap, beginner ballet, musical theater, modern, Zumba©, dance team, acting
● Manager
o Created and managed schedules for faculty and
events
o Designed and adhered to studio budget
o Hires and manages faculty and volunteers
o Books all performance venues
o Creates and adheres to studio budget
● Dance Team Producer
o Producer, trainer, and choreographer for Nationally Award Winning dance team, and highest score
winning individual dancer, April 2013
DFX Entertainment, LLC.
● Producer, 2005-present
o Business and Artistic Production member for Echoes of Sinatra the Showat the Simsbury Meadows
o Oversaw professional New York City production in the Midtown International Theater Festival
o Assistant Producer for Connecticut’s Dance
Challenge
o Producer for Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos
Summit Studios
● Dance Director, 2000-2003
o Taught all genres of dance including jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, musical theater dance, modern, and acting 3
● Showcase Choreographer/Producer
● Assistant Office Manager
o Managed and coordinated teacher schedules,
performance venues, billing, and reception
Connecticut Repertory Theater
● Company Manager, 1999-1998
o Managed and coordinated all actor and guest artist transportation, accommodations, and production
needs
● Graduate Student Work-Study Manager
o Structured and monitored graduate acting students in the work-study office
o Scheduled group visits to CRT productions
o Reported dues and financial information to Actors’ Equity Association
● Event Coordinator
o Designed and organized opening night receptions
for all seasonal performance
References
Nicole Russo
St. Mary School
Hopemeadow Street
Simsbury, CT
******@**************.******.***
Sara Avery
Chairperson for Performing Arts Department
Northwest Catholic High School
Val Doucette
Former English Department Chairperson
Northwest Catholic High School
John Cusson
Former Academic Dean
Northwest Catholic High School
Nicole Cassarino-Conlon
Owner, DFX Entertainment
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