Gail Kelly

18 Orkney Rd, Boston MA, 02135

Tel: 336-509-6217, gke1803@gmail.com

CERTIFICATION

Massachusetts State Certification in Theatre Arts (K-12)

Endorsement from Emerson College Theatre Education Program

EDUCATION

Emerson College, Boston MA, August 2014

Masters of Arts in Theatre Education
Guilford College, Greensboro NC, May 2010
Bachelors of Arts in Theatre Arts Studies

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Theatre Director, Solomon Schechter Day School, Boston, MA
2014-Present
Teach classes grades K-6 in theatre, musical theatre, and dance.
Direct 4th-6th grade main-stage production and K-3rd semester performances
Effectively communicate with parents and community about our theatrical programming
Drama Specialist, Agassiz Baldwin Community, Cambridge, MA
2012-Present
Serve as after-school drama teacher for multi-cultural students grades K-5
Develop student led productions with focus on playwriting
Assist in planning performance shares throughout the school year and on a weekly basis
in the summer
Drama Teacher, Artbarn Community Theatre, Brookline, MA
2013-2014
Collaborated with co-teacher for Kindergarten program with students ages 4-5
Utilized childrens storybooks to teach valuable educational and theatrical knowledge
Devised scripts with students to perform in final showcase
Musical Theatre Instructor, Pocket Full of Tales, Boston, MA
2012-2014
Taught musical theatre classes in a variety of locations for students ages 4-12
Directed students in preparation for a final performance
Rehearsals included script reading, vocal training, dance, and scenic design
Student Teacher, Fitzgerald Elementary School, Waltham, MA
Spring Term 2014
Developed lesson plans meeting state and national standards for grades K-5
Focus on arts integrated learning with lessons in science/theatre, conflict resolution/
theatre, math/theatre, etc.
Successfully took on full classroom responsibility
Assisted in planning and rehearsing the Kindergarten Mother Goose Festival

Theatre Instructor, Win-Win Resolutions, Greensboro, NC

2009-2010
Engaged students in conflict-resolution classes/workshops in low-income/high-risk elementary schools and nighttime family workshops
Acted as a puppeteer for performances
Led role-playing and conflict resolution lessons with students ages 5-18
Collaborated with mental health counselors to reflect on student discoveries
Musical Teacher, Community Theatre of Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
2009-2010
Taught musical theatre to students ages 5-16 in classroom and camp settings
Directed final performances on monthly and weekly basis
Co-directed and taught with professional actors, dancers, and musicians
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Assistant Director, Performance Club Studio Theatre, Wilmington, NC
2010-2012
Managed studio office: class scheduling, parent contact, community involvement
Planned season selection and programming events
Taught and assistant taught classes for children ages 5-18
Led promotional campaigns in relation to classes, workshops, and productions
Directed main stage productions (i.e. Pinkalicious, Youre a Good Man Charlie Brown,
Free to Be...You and Me)
Office Administrator, Speech 4 Kidz, Wilmington, NC
2011-2012
In charge of daily insurance billing for company
Initiated monthly informational newsletters through Constant Contact for our clients
Established social media and outreach for company
Created informational videos for parents, doctors, and educators
Scheduled appointments and interoffice meetings for companies three office locations
Administrative Assistant, Wiltons Music Hall, London, UK
Fall Term 2008
Ran box office and front of house for Royal Shakespeare Company productions
Designed and planned the opening of the restaurant inside the music hall
Maintained weekly accounting, data entry, and external communications
Assisted in programming of musical, theatrical, and cultural events