Jennifer Simmons

CERTIFICATION

Initial Certification, Certificate Number 417365 May 2013 State of South Carolina

Theatre Education

Masters plus 30 certification

Successfully completed induction year, 2013-2014

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Theatre Arts Teacher August 2013 – Present Hand Middle School, Columbia, SC

Taught beginning, intermediate, and advanced theatre classes for students grade 6-8

Directed, choreographed and produced all students in various productions (one all-grade showcase of student work, one full-length 6th grade performance, two one-act musical performances, two one-act play performances)

Wrote script for 8th grade performances (#muchado, an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing)

Increased attendance/ticket sales at after school performances through creative marketing efforts

Increased community involvement through partnerships

Collaborated with various teachers on projects throughout the year, including ELA collaboration for Diary of Anne Frank unit and pre-PASS flash mob to encourage student success

Created and organized unique learning experiences, including FaceTime interview with a professional makeup artist, featured on SyFy’s “FaceOff” reality program

Student Teaching Internship B January 2013 – April 2013 Meadow Glen Middle School, Lexington, SC

Created lesson plans for student teaching centered around cultural and topical events, including Black History Month and the Oscars

Directed one-act plays for school-wide and after school performance

Created and taught units in bunraku puppetry, improv, voice and movement, and pantomime

Playwright December 2013 EdVenture Children’s Museum

Wrote play, Case of the Missing Milk, for EdVenture Children’s Museum’s theatre exhibit

Integrated kindergarten science and biology standards

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Student Teaching Intern October 2012 – November 2012 Saluda River Academy of the Arts

Taught students K-5 theatre, including lessons on pantomime and projection

Assisted in implementation of science-based arts integration unit

Worked with guest artist-in-residence

Student Teaching Intern August 2012 – October 2012 White Knoll High School, Lexington, SC

Taught Drama I, Drama II, and assisted with Play Performance Honors

Assisted with auditions for school musical

USC Summer Drama Conservatory Teacher June 2011, 2012, 2013 University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Created and implemented Upper and Lower Elementary curriculum

Wrote script for students based on the poetry of Shel Silverstein

Choreographed dance which the students performed at showcase

LEAP Teacher February 2012 Lugoff-Elgin Elementary School, Lugoff, SC

Taught five-week after school theatre program for lower-elementary students

Super Saturday Teacher October 2011 University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Taught improvisation workshop at Super Saturday program for local high school students

Teacher Cadet August 1998-June 1999 Greer High School, Greer, SC

Completed Teacher Cadet program at Greer High School

Was Teacher Cadet for High School Drama Teacher and helped teach lessons in puppetry

EDUCATION

Masters of Arts In Teaching, Theatre Education May 2013 University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Theatre December 2002 University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Director of Communications September 2006 – Present South Carolina Pharmacy Association, Columbia, SC

Manage all communications, including design and layout for bi-monthly publication, weekly e-news, and social media

Planned and implemented more than 100 successful, major continuing education events, including five annual conventions with more than 40 exhibitors each year

Coordination and oversight of children’s activities at annual convention for three years, until children’s programming was discontinued

Direction of performances at convention, including a flash mob and choreography for a chorus line

Taught “Acting 101: Customer Service” continuing education seminar

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Playwright

Proficient in Microsoft Office (all programs), Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design and Creation Proficient with current social media and technology, including Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, Wikis Proficient with sound and video editing software including ProTools and Camtasia Studio Experience coaching speech and debate teams, through the National Forensic League