Arts Program Manager & Instructional Designer

NORA PANTOJA

Weehawken, NJ ****.*******@*********.*** 786-***-****

PROGRAM MANAGER INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER ARTS EDUCATOR Dynamic arts educator and program leader with 8+ years of experience designing inclusive, high-impact programs. Specialized in curriculum development, neurodiverse learning strategies, and leading cross-functional teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Program Leadership: Program Management • Team Leadership • Stakeholder Communication Education & Design: Curriculum Development • Instructional Design • Inclusive Education Tools & Languages: Microsoft Office • Zoom / Teams • Bilingual (Spanish) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Camp Director — Adrienne Arsht Center (2025)

Led large-scale arts camp operations, overseeing staff, logistics, and inclusive programming initiatives. Locations Assistant — Apple Production (2022)

Coordinated on-set logistics and supported cross-functional teams in high-pressure production environments.

Theatre Teacher — Academics West (2021–2022)

Designed and implemented curriculum for neurodiverse learners, increasing engagement and participation.

Magnet Theatre Teacher — Southwood Middle School (2018–2021) Directed theatre program and expanded student involvement through productions and performances. Teacher — Roblanca Academy (2016–2018)

Applied adaptive education strategies to support diverse learning needs. EDUCATION

MFA — Juilliard School (2022–2026)

BFA — Florida International University (2014–2018) AA — Miami Dade College (2013–2014)

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