Resident Director Social Studies

Education

Bank Street College of Education, New York, NY (M.S. Ed.) Museum Education/Childhood Ed May 2010

(New York State certified)

Columbia University, New York, NY (MFA ) Theatre Arts May 1998

University of Connecticut Puppetry Program, Storrs, CT. Certificate of Achievement August 2003

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT (BA) Communication/Marketing May 1986

Work experience in other countries: Germany, Spain, South Africa, & Uganda

Professional Experience

Maure Magnet School @ PS 55, Queens, New York Museum Magnet Specialist/Artist in Residence 9/19 - Present

Initiated, developed and designed Long Story Short curriculum for Readers Theatre (based on the award-winning THE MOTH)

Appointed as Artist in Residence: Clowning, theatre-making, vocal work, character study, writing for the stage

Staging Scenes for the theatre, sequencing scenes; understanding the rehearsal process, memorizing techniques,

Theatre Literacy, Making Connections, Students in Collaboration in the theatre, Of Service Learning in the theatre

Developed online Social Emotional Program (in conjunction with Administration & Guidance team) for Grades 2 – 5 students

Facilitated online learning (during Covid-19) using Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom, FlipGrid, Nearpod, & SeaSaw

Developed Project Based Learning curriculum maps & curricula for Grades K – 5

Facilitated PBL Professional Development Workshops for Teachers & Staff

Lead Liaison for the Student Council - students were introduced to the function of local government, learned the process of campaigning & voting; partnerships were secured with City Harvest (we collected largest food donation in the school district); Atrium Nursing Home (singing group/holiday performances); secured partnership with Trader Joe’s in Queens as they donated all baked goods for our fundraising efforts; collaborated Bake Sales with Parent Coordinator to raise money for St. Jude’s Children Hospital, donated $300 to St. Jude’s Children Hospital accompanied by 375 holiday cards that were handmade by students in grades K – 5; coordinated with PTA & Parent Volunteers to stage singing performances for families & guests at school events

The Museum Magnet School @ PS 191, New York Museum Magnet Specialist 2/10 – 2/13

Developed sustainable museum educational programming for parents & families

Assisted in rewriting school curriculum that clearly illustrates unique museum-themed overlay

Created and implement effective recruitment plans

Created and facilitated museum related Professional Development Workshops for teacher that assist them with understanding museum pedagogy and using museums as an extended classroom

Collaborated with museums to assist in curricular goals

Designing museum-themed lessons and curriculum in conjunction with museum partners

The Dalton School, New York City First Program, Associate Third Grade Teacher 9/08 to 9/10

Co-developed and taught the Social Studies and geography curriculum on the American Indians and Vikings instructing and guiding students in report writing and creation of visual projects for mid-year and end-of-the-year “museum exhibition

Developed and implemented a four-week study on the Hudson River Artists, culminating in a guided visit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lehman Gallery, where students explored and discussed these artists’ work.

Created differentiated math lessons based on various texts and methodologies while independently studying Mathematics in the City, a curriculum established in collaboration between City College (Cathleen Fosnot) and the Freudenthal Institute

Attended the prestigious Dana Hall Math Camp in Wellesley, MA in the summer of 2009 to further develop my elementary mathematics teaching skills

Volunteer for Dalton’s Human Rights Club and in the spring of 2009; developed a community service project in conjunction with Soles for Souls™

Randi Korn & Associates, New York Contractual Researcher May 2008

Guggenheim Museum Study – Teaching Literacy Through Art: Managed data collection team to complete Teaching Literacy Through Art research project, appointed the liaison to school officials and Managing Director of RK&A; facilitated Student Survey’s to treatment and control group schools; facilitated art workshops with New York City Public school students, coded all audio recorded interviews with students; reviewed and ensured proper coding of all Observation & Interview Guides.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Contractual Museum Educator 1/08 to 07/09

Conceived, developed and implemented theme based curricula for students ages 5- 16 for interactive summer camp tours

Lead educator for the Family Program “A Book, Then a Look at The Met” designed to introduce young children to the museum through picture books and guided tours of the museum’s encyclopaedic art collection

Off-site school program educator for the Ready–Met-Go Program - developed and facilitated pre and post classroom visits at participating schools, culminating in guided tours at the museum

Taught New York City public & private school students how to use The Met’s Nolan Library to conduct research on selected works of art as part of the School Programs, Students as Museum Researchers

Assisted in creating promotional programming materials for the on-line domestic/international teacher professional development programs; assisted in organizing and recruiting area museums/cultural institutions to participate in Museum Access Consortium.

Corlears School, New York 1st/2nd grade Student Teacher 11/07 to 1/08

As part of my Museum Education and Childhood Education degree at Bank Street College of Education, I was required to student teach in the lower primary grades. Based on the shoe curriculum being taught at Corlears I designed a museum curriculum and conducted a tour in the Arms & Armour gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to augment this focused study. The students learned about the varying styles of shoes worn by the people and knights of the Middle Ages.

The Greenwich Village School, New York 5th grade Student teacher 9/07 to 11/08

As part of my Museum Education and Childhood Education degree I was required to student teach and develop curriculum in an upper elementary grade. To assist students to prepare for the New York State exam in U.S. history, I developed a curriculum on the three branches of government using music and theatrical readings of well-known U.S. law makers and leaders. In addition, I facilitated reading and writing workshops, and designed a museum tour at the historical Gracie Mansion located in Carl Schurz Park in New York City.

American International School of Cape Town History/Theatre Arts Teacher, Secondary School 7/04 to 7/05

Recruited to develop and implement a theatre program for Middle and High School students, which included teaching the basic tenets of acting (voice, physical movement, character development and improvisation) with instruction on the basics of dramaturgical analysis

Collaborated with the Art, English and Music teachers to stage Marivaux’s La Dispute, including a pre-show French cabaret that extended student learning to explore musical styles of various historical periods

Produced, co-directed and an evening of one-act plays by Samuel Beckett and Tennessee Williams

Promoted to full-time middle / high school teaching staff member

Created, designed and implemented Social Studies and U.S. History curricula for Grades 8, 9 & 10

Developed and taught Intro to Film Studies

Developed and instituted the first Community Service-Learning Program for Desmond Tutu’s The Red Cross Children’s Hospital and Orphanage in Cape Town, South Africa

Co-coordinator of the Middle School and Secondary School Assembly assisting in organizing cultural events, invited guest speakers from various associations, and co-directed team debates

Designed and scheduled advertisements for publication in local newspaper to recruit local and international students

Responsible for all fund raising benefits in conjunction with Parent Association

Organized and conducted all family tours, recruited local talent and educators from museums, theatres, cultural institutions and local business’ to conduct workshops for teaching and non-teaching staff and administration

Columbia University, New York Resident Director 8/96 – 8/97

Resident Director of the largest on-campus dormitory, housing 750+ undergraduate students;

Conceived of and implemented all dormitory activities and events for East Campus student-body;

Co-director and creator of monthly salons with Broadway stars, authors, and celebrities for undergraduate students

Co-wrote and edited Resident Advisors Handbook. (with the Dean of Resident Life)

Organized and coordinated campus-wide fundraising benefits

Consulted with Dean of Student Affairs and respective House Dean(s) to address and resolve academic and/or personal concerns of students

Partnered with Health Services Department response team as a CPR certified staff member to assist with campus emergencies

Professional Affiliations

New York City Museum Educator’s Roundtable Officer (NYCMER -2010-2012)

American Association of Museums Member (AAM)

Member of and volunteer at Xavier Church in the City of New York

Volunteering

Volunteer Recruiter at Bank Street College of Education

Volunteer at City Harvest (@ PS55)

Volunteer at Atria Nursing Home (@ PS55)

Social Networks

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Twitter: @HopeSalas

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopesalas/

Personal Blog http://hopeinafrica2010.blogspot.com/

Professional Acting Website

www.HopeSalas.com

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