Cassandra Gutterman-Johns
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Credentials
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
TESOL International AssociationAug, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Fulbright Commission Czech Republic
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Czechia
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fulbright Grantee: English Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2022 - Present
-Create and teach 18 original lessons in English as a Foreign Language each week for students ages 11-19 -Lead 3 extracurricular clubs supporting English language acquisition through theater, games, and conversation -Organize outreach program days to connect students with other area schools -Facilitate workshops and lessons on key social justice topics in the US, including racism and LGBTQ+ identities -Develop and teach advanced writing lessons for ~120 upper-level students, guiding them through multiple essay assignments and revision processes -Edit Fulbright Newsletter for distribution to grantees and alumni -Present on American Colleges and Universities for the YouTube series “Welcome to…” for prospective students -Craft and deliver lessons focusing on exam preparation including Czech Maturita exams and Cambridge First Certificate exams
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Shift Leader
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Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
-Managed the electrics crew to keep the shop on schedule-Attended weekly meetings with management to discuss progress and needs-Completed all technician duties with the crew to achieve daily and long-term goals
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Lighting and Sound Technician
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2022
In conjunction with the rest of the electrics team, analyzed and implemented complex design plots for all Opera, Mainstage, and LabSeries productions in 3 theater spaces.
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Paint Shop, Oberlin College Theater
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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
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Scenic Artist
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May 2021 - Jun 2022
-Collaborated with other artists to paint and create scenery for a large variety of plays and operas. -Collaborated with other artists to paint and create scenery for a large variety of plays and operas.
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Oberlin College Theater Department
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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
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LabSeries Production Manager, 2021-22 Season
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May 2021 - Jun 2022
-Tracked and managed the progress of 6 student productions while mentoring each stage management team -Maintained excellent organization for the department: created official departmental paperwork for every step of the production process, established the calendar for the production season, and set deadlines for each show -Communicated with production teams throughout preproduction and production -Assisted in tracking purchases from a $3000 budget and supported teams in making budgetary decisions -Facilitated student communication with the department though regular meetings with the managing director -Solved technical issues as they came up throughout the tech and production processes
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Course Writing Associate
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May 2021 - Jun 2022
-Held over 50 individual meetings with students each semester to provide support and critical feedback on their writing, with a focus on both writing skills and processes for each assignment -Guest lectured for creative writing faculty on course readings and topics in writing-Consulted with professors to discuss student progress, pedagogical strategies, personal teaching goals-Created a calendar and handouts in alignment with the syllabus as tools for communication with students
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Writing Associate
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Feb 2021 - May 2021
-Employed directive and non-directive teaching techniques to support students’ writing-Engaged with students using multi-modal pedagogical strategies to meet each student’s needs-Provided feedback on a wide variety of writing subjects and styles, including scientific writing, essays in many disciplines, and applications for fellowships and graduate school-Identified strengths and challenges for individual writers and made recommendations to improve the style, structure, and content of their writingCreated a calendar and handouts in alignment with the syllabus as tools for communication with students
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Gingold Theatrical Group
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United States
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Performing Arts
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Production Assistant
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Mar 2022 - Apr 2022
-Streamlined company organization before each event and participated in planning -Supported 2 live streamed events, assisting the Production Manager in solving problems as they arose -Assisted with management of 10 celebrity guests and their contributions for each event -Managed “regular” guests’ performances and tracked progress and timing throughout each event -Streamlined company organization before each event and participated in planning -Supported 2 live streamed events, assisting the Production Manager in solving problems as they arose -Assisted with management of 10 celebrity guests and their contributions for each event -Managed “regular” guests’ performances and tracked progress and timing throughout each event
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Oberlin College Theater Department Mainstage
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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
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Stage Manager
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
-Facilitated 6 rehearsals and 1 production meeting each week throughout the production process for 3 shows: AtGN (dir. Justin Emeka, fall 2022), Peter and the Starcatcher (dir. Chris Flaherty, spring 2020*), and Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties (dir. Tlaloc Rivas, winter 2020) -Acted as the point person for communication between designers, cast members, production staff, and the director, including writing reports for each rehearsal and meeting, setting rehearsal schedules, and maintaining deadlines -Created comprehensive production books including all reports, schedules, blocking, cues, contacts, and notes -Created an interactive website that allowed team members to keep track of schedules, notes, and other materials -Mentored, supervised, and delegated the work of Assistant Stage Managers -Maintained the integrity of the show by managing actors and technicians and calling cues during production
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Residential Education, Oberlin College
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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
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Residential Assistant
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Feb 2020 - May 2021
-Designed and ran programs to teach residents about community, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as life and career skills -Managed the dormitory space and supported its residents -Designed and ran programs to teach residents about community, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as life and career skills -Managed the dormitory space and supported its residents
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BRANDT & HOCHMAN LITERARY AGENTS, INC.
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Manuscript Reader
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Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
-Read and assessed manuscript submissions -Wrote reports including summaries, details, and impressions to inform the agent’s decisions for each manuscript -Consulted with the literary agent to determine viability of representation -Tracked manuscript review process from submission through recommendations to the agent -Read and assessed manuscript submissions -Wrote reports including summaries, details, and impressions to inform the agent’s decisions for each manuscript -Consulted with the literary agent to determine viability of representation -Tracked manuscript review process from submission through recommendations to the agent
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National Women's Theatre Festival
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stage Management and Virtual Streaming Technician Apprentice
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Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
-Read and Assessed Script Submissions for Occupy The Stage as a part of the season selection process -Assisted Virtual Technical Directors with tech and streaming requirements for more than 40 productions -Streamed Virtual Theater Content for 5 productions using OBS, Zoom, YouTube, and Facebook -Managed administrative issues, including information tracking, communication, and organization -Developed systems to better facilitate production processes and administrative organization Collaborated with other apprentices and team members to manage day-to-day operations
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Virtual Writing Camp
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Salem, Oregon, United States
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Creator, Director, and Instructor
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Jun 2020 - Oct 2020
-Started a small business during the height of initial COVID-19 lockdowns -Developed and taught prose and poetry curricula for three creative writing classes -Supported the development of creative writing skills in middle and high schoolers -Communicated with students and parents via various remote resources -Tutored elementary students one-on-one to support the development of critical reading and writing skills -Started a small business during the height of initial COVID-19 lockdowns -Developed and taught prose and poetry curricula for three creative writing classes -Supported the development of creative writing skills in middle and high schoolers -Communicated with students and parents via various remote resources -Tutored elementary students one-on-one to support the development of critical reading and writing skills
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Under The Radar Festival, The Public Theater
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New York, New York, United States
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Producing Intern
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
-Managed volunteers and assigned duties to ensure positive patron experiences -Executed independent tasks, including the creation of custom playlists for a festival production -Communicated with producers, actors, directors, technicians, and patrons about key elements of the festival -Managed volunteers and assigned duties to ensure positive patron experiences -Executed independent tasks, including the creation of custom playlists for a festival production -Communicated with producers, actors, directors, technicians, and patrons about key elements of the festival
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IT Office, Oberlin College
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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
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Information Technology Assistant
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Oct 2018 - Jan 2019
-Diagnosed and reprogrammed locking systems -Printed ID cards for students, faculty, and staff -Diagnosed and reprogrammed locking systems -Printed ID cards for students, faculty, and staff
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Oberlin College Theater Department Mainstage
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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
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Assistant Stage Manager
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
-Served as the ASM for Cabaret (dir. Paul Moser, fall 2018) -Promoted after one production for excellent work and demonstrated leadership skills -Assisted with all Stage Management duties and performed additional organizational tasks -Served as the ASM for Cabaret (dir. Paul Moser, fall 2018) -Promoted after one production for excellent work and demonstrated leadership skills -Assisted with all Stage Management duties and performed additional organizational tasks
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Hidden Lakes Retirement Home
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Salem, Oregon, United States
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Server
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
-Waited on residents, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner -Recited menu and took orders for each meal -Assisted elderly patrons with remembering their favorites and making decisions about their nutrition -Built relationships with kitchen staff, other servers, and regulars in my sections -Waited on residents, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner -Recited menu and took orders for each meal -Assisted elderly patrons with remembering their favorites and making decisions about their nutrition -Built relationships with kitchen staff, other servers, and regulars in my sections
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South Salem High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Auditorium Technician
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
-Facilitated outside events, providing lighting and audio services to concerts, productions, and other events -Created and implemented a new system for tracking inventory and status of lighting and audio equipment -Oversaw other technicians and maintenance of the theater, including general upkeep of the space and equipment -Facilitated outside events, providing lighting and audio services to concerts, productions, and other events -Created and implemented a new system for tracking inventory and status of lighting and audio equipment -Oversaw other technicians and maintenance of the theater, including general upkeep of the space and equipment
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Candalaria Elementary School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Mentor
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
-Worked with 3rd and 4th grade students to develop reading, mathematic, and interpersonal skills outside the classroom -Worked with 3rd and 4th grade students to develop reading, mathematic, and interpersonal skills outside the classroom
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Education
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2018 - 2022
Oberlin College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Theatre/Theater, Creative Writing -
2014 - 2018
South Salem High School
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