Elyse T.
Director of Curriculum at Urban Initiatives- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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English as a Second Language
Illinois State Board of EducationJun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Teaching License-Standard
Illinois State Board of EducationMar, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Urban Initiatives
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Curriculum
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front of House
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Albany Park Theater Project
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Company Manager and Audience Associate
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Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
-Managed a budget of more than $15,000 for food and programming supplies and created and maintained a kitchen inventory that nourished 50 people. -Planned, ordered, set up, and take down 1-2 meals per day for ensemble and production team. -Managed ticket sales using AudienceView Professional and spearheaded community outreach. -Reported on ticket sales demographics and made recommendations for improvement. -Coordinated Front of House services during performances and troubleshot any audience services issues. Show less
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Noble Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Theatre Arts Teacher/Department Leader
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2022
I teach High school Theater arts at 2 levels. I direct, produce, and technical direct full length plays for the school. I teach High school Theater arts at 2 levels. I direct, produce, and technical direct full length plays for the school.
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Child's Play Touring Theatre
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Road Manager/Actor
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Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
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Drama Specialist
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
Taught theatre classes using children's books to develop a performance incorporating movement and music. Taught theatre classes using children's books to develop a performance incorporating movement and music.
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TEFL Teacher
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2010
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Advisor
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2010
Ministry of Secondary Education and Basic Education of Cameroon-Bertoua, Cameroon Collaborated with government inspectors presenting workshops and training teachers working in rural settings. Created a CD of English songs and produced over 2000 CDs to distribute to rural teachers. Compiled a manual instructing francophone teachers in the teaching of grammar, reading, and lesson planning, and wrote a grant to secure funding for the distribution of said manual. Ministry of Secondary Education and Basic Education of Cameroon-Bertoua, Cameroon Collaborated with government inspectors presenting workshops and training teachers working in rural settings. Created a CD of English songs and produced over 2000 CDs to distribute to rural teachers. Compiled a manual instructing francophone teachers in the teaching of grammar, reading, and lesson planning, and wrote a grant to secure funding for the distribution of said manual.
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Lycee Classique
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2009
Taught 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade English as a Foreign Language in classrooms of over 100 students who did not have the means to buy school supplies or books. Created lesson plans with limited resources and without the aid of computers or copiers. Taught 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade English as a Foreign Language in classrooms of over 100 students who did not have the means to buy school supplies or books. Created lesson plans with limited resources and without the aid of computers or copiers.
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Theater Student Teacher
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Jan 2008 - May 2008
Taught high school technical theater, acting, stage combat, and improvisation theater classes. Directed and produced the fall production. THEATRE Taught high school technical theater, acting, stage combat, and improvisation theater classes. Directed and produced the fall production. THEATRE
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Artist Relations Assistant/Interim Manager
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Oct 2003 - May 2008
Presents Managed the hospitality, transportation, and needs of the entertainers, speakers, and artists who perform at Centennial Hall on the university campus. Supervised 10 employees and organized the weekly schedule. Created a hospitality guide for visiting artists. Presents Managed the hospitality, transportation, and needs of the entertainers, speakers, and artists who perform at Centennial Hall on the university campus. Supervised 10 employees and organized the weekly schedule. Created a hospitality guide for visiting artists.
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Theater Artist
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
Taught acting courses for students ages 5-12, created original curriculum, and wrote and directed the final productions for each class. Taught acting courses for students ages 5-12, created original curriculum, and wrote and directed the final productions for each class.
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Education Intern
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Jun 2007 - Jul 2007
Collaborated with professionals in their direction of the productions Lucky Stiff and Snow Angel. Co-taught a variety of theatre classes including Improvisation, Stage Combat, Physical Comedy, Auditioning, and Scene Study. Collaborated with professionals in their direction of the productions Lucky Stiff and Snow Angel. Co-taught a variety of theatre classes including Improvisation, Stage Combat, Physical Comedy, Auditioning, and Scene Study.
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Education
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University of Arizona
B.F.A, Theater Education