David Ello

Drama Teacher at Old Orchard Junior High School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Chicago Area
Languages
  • Spanish -

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Leighnae Hanley

David is a skilled artist with heart. His number one goal is to insure the audience is attended to in a professional and caring manner, while demonstrating skill and artistry that will delight them. In our case the audience was a group of young artists attending an arts camp and he was one of our examples of what they can be if they focused their mind on their goals and disciplined themselves to do the hard work and practice. David chose and played songs that suited the event and the young artists were thrilled with him. I highly recommend him for large or small group functions whether appearing as an entertainer, or motivator.

Janie Allen

To my delight, through the years, I have seen David perform on stage numerous times. My knowledge of his wide-range of giftedness and creativity in the performing arts prompted me to hire him as a one-man show for my mother's 90th birthday party. Some people flew in from around the country to this event. David was a smash hit! His skill on the harp took us to a beautiful place. When entertaining us with some sing-along time playing the keyboard, David was magical. The children, and adults alike, loved the balloon creations, especially the hats. David is an excellent performer, composer, and musician. His patience, poise, precision, and impeccable character are clearly self-evident.

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Credentials

  • Illinois State Professional Educator's License with Drama/Theatre Endorsement, K-12
    Illinois State Board of Education
  • New York State Teacher Certification in Theatre, pre-K-12
    New York State Education Department

Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Drama Teacher
      • Aug 2020 - Present

      Crafted and Taught Remote Drama Classes for 6th-8th grade students. Coursework focused on Empowerment through Drama, Collaboration, Theatrical Body/Voice/Emotions, Script Performance, Online Improvisation, Intro to Technical Theatre, Objectives and Tactics, Scenework, and Monologues Crafted and Taught Remote Drama Classes for 6th-8th grade students. Coursework focused on Empowerment through Drama, Collaboration, Theatrical Body/Voice/Emotions, Script Performance, Online Improvisation, Intro to Technical Theatre, Objectives and Tactics, Scenework, and Monologues

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Performing Arts (Theatre) Teacher
      • Sep 2017 - Aug 2020

      Created and implemented lesson plans for grades K-8 teaching Shakespeare, Pantomime, Playwriting, Storytelling through Tableaux, Characterization, Ensemble, Vocal Projection, Dramatic Movement, Technical Theatre Design, Advanced Scene Work (Objectives and Tactics), and more Developed and directed Sawyer’s after-school theatre program, providing musical theatre enrichment to students and families through Broadway Jr’s Shrek the Musical and MTI’s Wizard of Oz (YPE) Launched and completed two Donor’s Choose fundraisers to equip the school with four new wireless microphone systems for in-school and after-school performances. Applied for and secured the Emerald City One Fund Award 2019 on behalf of the school which includes a free field trip to an Emerald City Theatre play, study-guide materials for classroom teachers, and a book for each child attending the fieldtrip. Show less

    • Drama Teacher (Maternity Leave Position)
      • Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

      Created and implemented lesson plans for Pre-K through 5th grade in an elementary school with a large bilingual population, with units of study including: Intro to Drama, Ensemble, Characterization through Beauty and the Beast, Pantomime, Storytelling through Tableaux, Beginning Playwriting, and Intro to Shakespeare. Created and implemented lesson plans for Pre-K through 5th grade in an elementary school with a large bilingual population, with units of study including: Intro to Drama, Ensemble, Characterization through Beauty and the Beast, Pantomime, Storytelling through Tableaux, Beginning Playwriting, and Intro to Shakespeare.

    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Theatre Teacher, Collaborative Arts Middle School
      • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

      Created and implemented lesson plans for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade public school students in an urban setting focusing on a range of theatrical content including ensemble through improvisation, characterization, scene study, given circumstances, monologues, and objectives and tactics. Directed Broadway Jr. production "Annie" with students from all grades after school. Directed and stage managed black box style Winter and Spring Theatre Festivals featuring performances of scenes, monologues, and design presentations focused on lighting. Organized and led two field trips to Broadway productions of Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me in addition to field trips to the Apollo and to Queens Theater. Partnered with Roundabout Theatre to co-teach a technical theatre residency to 7th grade students in collaboration with the Arthur Miller Theater Education Program. Show less

    • Theatre Arts Instructor
      • Oct 2009 - Aug 2013

      Created and implemented lesson plans for middle school, elementary and preschool theatre classes and camps including: Comedic Musicals, Theatre Around the World, Pop Musicals, Wild Things, Princess and Knight Bootcamp, Jukebox Musicals, Pinkalicious, Fairy Tale Magic, Winnie the Pooh, Superheroes, and more Directed Youth Ensemble productions such as Mary Poppins and The Lion King among others, involving script adaptation, music direction, vocal instruction, characterization, and choreography Mentored teams of assistants and interns in youth theatre education through in-class coaching and modeling Show less

    • United States
    • Entertainment
    • Professional Harpist and Pianist
      • 2002 - Jul 2013

      Planned and delivered musical entertainment for weddings, parties, and other events Provided private harp and piano instruction to children and young adults Planned and delivered musical entertainment for weddings, parties, and other events Provided private harp and piano instruction to children and young adults

    • Producer/Writer/Actor for Master of Dreams
      • Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

      Wrote, produced and performed in "Master of Dreams," a new musical adaptation of the Joseph story exploring what it takes for dreams to come true. The project was the result of 7 years in the making. About the company: Good Chai Productions exists to create theatre that caffeinates, awakening audiences to new realms of possibility through vibrant, surprising, theatrical story-telling. Theatre, like a good cup of chai, has the power to stimulate the senses, allowing partakers to engage with reality from a heightened perspective. Within the theatrical experience, new possibilities can spill over into the old, provoking positive transformation in individuals, communities, and cultures. About the project: See project below. Show less

    • Producer/Writer/Director/Actor for King David: LIVE!
      • May 2011 - Jun 2012

      Produced, wrote, directed and performed in interactive touring kids musical, "King David: LIVE!" awakening heroes and history makers in the next generation through (See www.kingdavidlive.com for a video preview and more)Synopsis: Join King David and friends on an interactive journey from the sheep field to the king’s palace and a showdown of gigantic proportions in this inspiring, new musical that explores what it takes to be a hero! Live harp music, audience participation, comedy, improv and puppetry combine to present an inspiring tale that will awaken heroes and history makers in the next generation. Show less

    • United States
    • Music
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Customer Service Representative
      • Feb 2010 - May 2012

      Assisted 20,000+ customers in selection of appropriate musical equipment purchases for select projects Provided diplomatic solutions in problem-order scenarios, ensuring a timely shipment and delivery of goods Created custom invoices and quotes for current and prospective clients Assisted 20,000+ customers in selection of appropriate musical equipment purchases for select projects Provided diplomatic solutions in problem-order scenarios, ensuring a timely shipment and delivery of goods Created custom invoices and quotes for current and prospective clients

    • United States
    • Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Teacher/Music and Theatre Instructor
      • Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

      Developed curriculum for typically developing children and students with therapeutic needs Lesson planned and taught for age-specific music and theatre classes to assist learning Coordinated staff, parents and students for arts events including performances and fieldtrip Recruited for afternoon classes, including generation of web and print-based advertisements Assisted educational staff in class management, art projects, and therapeutic play sessions Developed curriculum for typically developing children and students with therapeutic needs Lesson planned and taught for age-specific music and theatre classes to assist learning Coordinated staff, parents and students for arts events including performances and fieldtrip Recruited for afternoon classes, including generation of web and print-based advertisements Assisted educational staff in class management, art projects, and therapeutic play sessions

    • Performing and Teaching Artist
      • Jun 2002 - Jun 2008

      Performed as historical and fictional characters in educational theatre programming for childrenTaught theatre classes for Kids in the Arts Camps at the Houston Vineyard Church

    • House Manager
      • 2007 - 2008

      Supervised front of house and in-house operations to ensure timely seating of patronsAddressed individual and group concerns to ensure quality customer care

    • Director and Assistant Director
      • 2007 - 2008

      Supervised and directed cast of "The Story of the USA" for in-house and touring productionAssistant directed for "Beauty and Beast," providing artistic, managerial, and technical support

    • Tour Unit Manager
      • 2006 - 2007

      Scheduled actors, coordinating arrival/set-up times for performancesServed as professional liaison to venues for performance, site confirmation, and site-specific supportFacilitated post-show discussions with audiencesProvided transportation for touring, educational performance team

    • Multi-site Arts Educator
      • 2007 - 2008

      Taught theatrical performance technique to middle school students in residency program Directed middle school students in professional production with educational performance team Taught workshop in arts-integrated education for teachers receiving professional development Taught theatrical performance technique to middle school students in residency program Directed middle school students in professional production with educational performance team Taught workshop in arts-integrated education for teachers receiving professional development

Education

  • New York University
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Theater
    2013 - 2015
  • University of Houston
    B.A, Theatre
    2002 - 2006

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