Michele Vicino-Coleman, M.A.T.E.
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DonnaMarie Fekete
Michele has spent three years developing a strong program for the performance arts in a school where theatre had disappeared for more than three decades. Her alignment with her students' energies is immediately apparent in the activities she conducts. Her approach gives them immediate and understandable connections to performance technique, theatre history, and literature. She links their study and performance with the intellectual discipline and physical activity required for any professional performance in "straight" or musical theatre. Michele is a visionary. She sees the potential for her students' growth and her own and shares it in compelling ways. She is both a model and a mentor for her students. She offers more than the "magic" of theatre; she offers her students (and ultimately their audience) insights to performance as both craft and art. I look forward to collaborating with her as I continue working with student performers.
David Meisel
It is a true gift to have Ms. Vicino at the core of our daughter’s education. Now more than ever before- we live at a time when our educational systems limits a teacher’s ability to teach outside the box in order to meet the core curriculum goals and reach proficiency on all state and national tests. However, Ms. Vicino is one of those extremely rare educators who infuses creativity into each of her lessons. By using techniques such as drama, poetry, literature, relational dynamics and movement she brings math, social studies, reading and grammar to life. Her organizational skills are remarkable. She has high standards and teaches the students to use planners and organizational techniques. As she inspires each child to learn, Ms. Vicino provides a nurturing and respectful environment. While working with
DonnaMarie Fekete
Michele has spent three years developing a strong program for the performance arts in a school where theatre had disappeared for more than three decades. Her alignment with her students' energies is immediately apparent in the activities she conducts. Her approach gives them immediate and understandable connections to performance technique, theatre history, and literature. She links their study and performance with the intellectual discipline and physical activity required for any professional performance in "straight" or musical theatre. Michele is a visionary. She sees the potential for her students' growth and her own and shares it in compelling ways. She is both a model and a mentor for her students. She offers more than the "magic" of theatre; she offers her students (and ultimately their audience) insights to performance as both craft and art. I look forward to collaborating with her as I continue working with student performers.
David Meisel
It is a true gift to have Ms. Vicino at the core of our daughter’s education. Now more than ever before- we live at a time when our educational systems limits a teacher’s ability to teach outside the box in order to meet the core curriculum goals and reach proficiency on all state and national tests. However, Ms. Vicino is one of those extremely rare educators who infuses creativity into each of her lessons. By using techniques such as drama, poetry, literature, relational dynamics and movement she brings math, social studies, reading and grammar to life. Her organizational skills are remarkable. She has high standards and teaches the students to use planners and organizational techniques. As she inspires each child to learn, Ms. Vicino provides a nurturing and respectful environment. While working with
DonnaMarie Fekete
Michele has spent three years developing a strong program for the performance arts in a school where theatre had disappeared for more than three decades. Her alignment with her students' energies is immediately apparent in the activities she conducts. Her approach gives them immediate and understandable connections to performance technique, theatre history, and literature. She links their study and performance with the intellectual discipline and physical activity required for any professional performance in "straight" or musical theatre. Michele is a visionary. She sees the potential for her students' growth and her own and shares it in compelling ways. She is both a model and a mentor for her students. She offers more than the "magic" of theatre; she offers her students (and ultimately their audience) insights to performance as both craft and art. I look forward to collaborating with her as I continue working with student performers.
David Meisel
It is a true gift to have Ms. Vicino at the core of our daughter’s education. Now more than ever before- we live at a time when our educational systems limits a teacher’s ability to teach outside the box in order to meet the core curriculum goals and reach proficiency on all state and national tests. However, Ms. Vicino is one of those extremely rare educators who infuses creativity into each of her lessons. By using techniques such as drama, poetry, literature, relational dynamics and movement she brings math, social studies, reading and grammar to life. Her organizational skills are remarkable. She has high standards and teaches the students to use planners and organizational techniques. As she inspires each child to learn, Ms. Vicino provides a nurturing and respectful environment. While working with
DonnaMarie Fekete
Michele has spent three years developing a strong program for the performance arts in a school where theatre had disappeared for more than three decades. Her alignment with her students' energies is immediately apparent in the activities she conducts. Her approach gives them immediate and understandable connections to performance technique, theatre history, and literature. She links their study and performance with the intellectual discipline and physical activity required for any professional performance in "straight" or musical theatre. Michele is a visionary. She sees the potential for her students' growth and her own and shares it in compelling ways. She is both a model and a mentor for her students. She offers more than the "magic" of theatre; she offers her students (and ultimately their audience) insights to performance as both craft and art. I look forward to collaborating with her as I continue working with student performers.
David Meisel
It is a true gift to have Ms. Vicino at the core of our daughter’s education. Now more than ever before- we live at a time when our educational systems limits a teacher’s ability to teach outside the box in order to meet the core curriculum goals and reach proficiency on all state and national tests. However, Ms. Vicino is one of those extremely rare educators who infuses creativity into each of her lessons. By using techniques such as drama, poetry, literature, relational dynamics and movement she brings math, social studies, reading and grammar to life. Her organizational skills are remarkable. She has high standards and teaches the students to use planners and organizational techniques. As she inspires each child to learn, Ms. Vicino provides a nurturing and respectful environment. While working with
Credentials
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Maryland State Teaching Certificate 1-6 and Middle School; Theatre & English 7-12; Ancillary Credits: Reading 12, Special Education
Maryland State Department of EduJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Google Certified Educator Level 1
GoogleJun, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Young Artists of America
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vocal Coach & Stage Director
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Montgomery County Public 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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English & IB Theatre Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Present
Currently teaching: 1 section of IB Lang & Lit (11) 1 section of IB Theatre 3 sections of Hon Eng 9 Experience also includes: Approaches to Learning Hon Eng 12 Currently teaching: 1 section of IB Lang & Lit (11) 1 section of IB Theatre 3 sections of Hon Eng 9 Experience also includes: Approaches to Learning Hon Eng 12
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Michele D. Vicino, Inc
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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CEO, Freelance Teaching Artist & Actor
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Jan 2011 - Present
Provide after school theatre and drama workshops and in-school residencies, and professional development for teachers interested in using arts integration techniques. Theatre Director, Music Director and piano accompanist, vocal coach and Theatre performer. www.micheledvicino.com Provide after school theatre and drama workshops and in-school residencies, and professional development for teachers interested in using arts integration techniques. Theatre Director, Music Director and piano accompanist, vocal coach and Theatre performer. www.micheledvicino.com
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Levine Music
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Music
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of the Youth Performance Institute
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2020
Theatre educator, acting/vocal/movement coach, Director: "Frog and Toad, Kids" "The Little Mermaid, Jr." "Into the Woods Jr." "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" “Anything Goes, YPE” “High School Musical, Jr.” “Seussical, Jr.” “Once on This Island, Jr.” "Frozen, Jr." Theatre educator, acting/vocal/movement coach, Director: "Frog and Toad, Kids" "The Little Mermaid, Jr." "Into the Woods Jr." "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" “Anything Goes, YPE” “High School Musical, Jr.” “Seussical, Jr.” “Once on This Island, Jr.” "Frozen, Jr."
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Ford's Theatre Society
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Artist
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2019
Local Oratory Festival: Over the course of 5 classroom visits, I work closely with classroom teachers and students to analyze, interpret, and perform a speech by Lincoln and/or MLK Jr., implementing Ford's Theatre curriculum and strategies. National Oratory Fellows Program: Over the course of 5 years I work closely with teacher fellows and their students to implement Ford's Theatre specialized oratory curriculum, improving student achievement in Language Arts and Social Studies. I provide coaching to the Educators to support their acquisition of the skill-set necessary to teach Oratory in the classroom. Show less
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Bishop McNamara High 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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Fine Arts Coordinator and FADE Adviser
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
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Shakespeare Theatre Company
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Affiliated Teaching Artist
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
As a Teaching Artist I provided pre-show workshops for STC's Professional Main Stage productions. I was also an Artist-in-the-Classroom for more in-depth residencies in Shakespeare (Grade 7 - "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and Grade 8 - "As You Like It"). Camp Shakespeare Teaching Artist for Acting and Text Analysis, Young Players Hamlet, Summer 2016 As a Teaching Artist I provided pre-show workshops for STC's Professional Main Stage productions. I was also an Artist-in-the-Classroom for more in-depth residencies in Shakespeare (Grade 7 - "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and Grade 8 - "As You Like It"). Camp Shakespeare Teaching Artist for Acting and Text Analysis, Young Players Hamlet, Summer 2016
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Teaching Artist
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
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Young Playwrights' Theater
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Artist and Classroom Actor
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2018
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Washington Talent Agency
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dancer
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Jan 2011 - Jan 2018
Featured dancer for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs in the DC Metro area. Featured dancer for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs in the DC Metro area.
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Montgomery County Public 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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Substitute Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
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InterAct Story Theatre Education Association
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United States
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Arts & Crafts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Actor & Teaching Artist
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Aug 2016 - May 2017
Cast member portraying various roles in the brand new Shakespeare Touring production entitled: "According to Shakespeare." We deliver Shakespeare performances for Middle and High School students in the DC Metro area; performances are followed by a 4-day Shakespeare Residency. Cast member portraying various roles in the brand new Shakespeare Touring production entitled: "According to Shakespeare." We deliver Shakespeare performances for Middle and High School students in the DC Metro area; performances are followed by a 4-day Shakespeare Residency.
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Imagination Stage, Inc.
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Artist, Director & Music Director
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Apr 2012 - Apr 2017
Resident Teaching Artist Faculty for various Drama & Music Theatre courses, piano accompanist, and lead teacher for Sing Disney birthday workshops & Girl Scout badge workshops in Drama & Music. Provided creative drama education for students entering grades 2-4, in addition to directing two original IStage musicals, "Treasure Island: the Musical" and "The Princess and the Pig (abridged)" - Summer 2013. "Pomegranates for Persephone" and "The True Story of the Ugly Duckling" - Summer 2014. "The Drum" and "How the Cuckoo Lost her Feathers" - Summer 2015. Provided music direction, piano accompaniment, vocal coaching, and music theory education for the world premier of "Once Upon a Time: A Rock Musical", for students entering grades 2-4. - Summer 2012 Show less
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Actor
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Dec 2015 - Feb 2016
"Wake Up, Brother Bear" u/s Sister Bear (performed eight consecutive performances)
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Archbishop Carroll High School
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Theatre and Choir Teacher
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2015
Created a Theatre Program from scratch. Developed, designed, and implemented new curriculum for the following courses: - Drama I: Introduction to Theatre - Drama II: Advanced Acting and Directing - Show Choir - Concert Choir - Yearbook Facilitated a year-long small group of seniors in which we discussed social issues, school-wide improvement, and self-improvement. Provided students with various performance-based after school programs/productions such as the annual Christmas Show, two spring plays, a full Broadway Musical (You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown), a Christmas Musical (Rented Christmas), The Annual Black History Month Talent Showcase, and Spring Fine Arts Festival in which students gained hands-on experience in various aspects of theatre production, technical theatre, choral performance, vocal performance, stage presence, dance, collaboration, and teamwork. Show less
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Montgomery County Public 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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Teacher
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Jul 2005 - Jul 2012
Throughout my 7 years at NCC, I taught Grade 5 Math (3 years) & Science (1 year); Grade 4 Reading, Language Arts, & Social Studies (6 years); Grade 6 Math (2 years)
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Music Director
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Feb 2010 - May 2011
As piano conductor I provided piano accompaniment while conducting a 7-9 piece orchestra. I developed a rehearsal schedule and conducted orchestra rehearsals, in addition to providing student actors with vocal coaching and Master classes.Disney's Beauty and the Beast, 2010You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, 2011
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Co-Director of North Chevy Chase E.S.'s Drama Club
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Sep 2006 - Jun 2010
Co-Director, Music Director and Choreographer:"Broadway Bits""The Electric Sunshine Man""How The West Was Really Won"
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Sidwell Friends School
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United States
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Education Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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Primary Music Teacher for Sidwell Summer
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May 2007 - Aug 2009
Created and implemented music curriculum for students in pre-school, entering Kindergarten and first grade. Created and implemented music curriculum for students in pre-school, entering Kindergarten and first grade.
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RSV Pools, Inc.
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lifeguard / Pool Manager / Swim Instructor
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May 2001 - Aug 2006
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Education
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2009 - 2011
The Catholic University of America
Drama, M.A. in Theatre Education -
2001 - 2005
Messiah College
Education, B.S. in Elementary Education (grades 1-6 & middle school) with a specialization in Music
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