JORDAN AVERY
Chicago,IL
Summary
- Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Musical Theater and hands-on experience gained through academic projects, internships, and film/stage productions. Demonstrates passion, problem-solving, and mindful teaching skills.
- Background working with students at middle school to high school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
- Experienced with character development, portraying wide range of roles with depth and nuance. Utilizes understanding of stage presence and timing to engage audiences effectively. Track record of contributing to successful productions through collaboration and adaptability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
HHW Human Rights Project
06.2025 - Current
- Assisting in original script writing and character development
- Collaborative research on current world events
- Use of dance skills and choreography development
Intern
HHW Theater Ensemble (ASM)
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following program curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by program teacher.
- Offered constructive feedback on student performances, helping them refine their creative skills and confidence on and off stage.
- Inspired students and prompted them to incorporate human rights values in their production.
Intern
Chicago Recording Company
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key industry members.
Intern
HHW Vocal Arts Ensemble (After School Matters)
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Gathered display materials and distributed sheet music for shows and performances.
- Held rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted students with Music Theory.
Apprentice
Chicago ACapella
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn the best music practices and techniques.
- Learned proper and performance etiquette.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Prioritized and accomplished complete scores within established timeframes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Live Performances
- Social Perceptiveness
- Student Engagement
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Team collaboration
- Creativity and innovation
- Public speaking
- Visual storytelling
- Creative problem solving
- Student support
- Script analysis
- Directing experience
Timeline
Intern
HHW Human Rights Project
06.2025 - Current
Intern
HHW Theater Ensemble (ASM)
06.2023 - 09.2023
Intern
Chicago Recording Company
01.2023 - 05.2023
Intern
HHW Vocal Arts Ensemble (After School Matters)
06.2022 - 09.2022
Apprentice
Chicago ACapella
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater
Columbia College Chicago
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