Kenyatah Austin

• Facilitated 2–3 theater classes per quarter, focusing on acting techniques and stage presence.
• Implemented standards-based grading in improvisation instruction to cultivate mastery in performance and strengthen collaboration, creativity, and communication abilities.
• Developed Outcast Theater Club, facilitating artistic growth and performance experiences for students.
• Facilitated junior productions of Hamilton, Little Shop of Horrors, Off Broadway, Bridgerton, and Once on This Island, ensuring adherence to creative vision and production standards.
• Developed and executed the vision for the original stage play Waiting Well, overseeing all aspects of writing, direction, and production.
• Managed logistics and team coordination for a two-night sold-out production run, achieving high levels of attendee satisfaction.
• Managed all aspects of creative direction and production logistics, ensuring seamless rehearsal execution and performance delivery.

Facilitated successful after-school programming seminars and summer camps, enhancing student engagement. Achieved positive feedback through effective management of contracted job responsibilities. Delivered impactful educational experiences for participants.

• Designed and implemented performance arts curriculum tailored to various grade levels, fostering artistic development and collaboration.
• Designed and delivered improvisation-based theater lessons that emphasize skill mastery, collaborative ensemble work, and individual performance development.
• Crafted comprehensive curriculum that fosters collaboration, creativity, and stage performance among participants.
• Coached students in character development techniques and confidence-building exercises to foster effective teamwork in ensemble settings.

Village Leadership Academy

• Managed production processes for 'The Wiz,' ensuring a comprehensive experience for kindergarten through 8th grade students.
• Developed and integrated improvisation training alongside standards-based grading to effectively assess communication skills, collaborative efforts, creative expression, and stage performance growth.

Glenwood Academy

• Designed and implemented elementary-level theater programs to foster creativity and self-expression among students.
• Designed and executed improvisation exercises alongside standards-based grading to support measurable growth in creative skills and boost participant confidence.

Leo High School

• Guided students through the fundamentals of filmmaking, emphasizing storytelling and production methodologies.
• Developed and implemented training programs for every department in film production, focusing on directing, cinematography, editing, writing, sound, and production management.
• Oversaw the collaborative creation of original short films and trailers, fostering creativity and technical proficiency among students.
• Designed engaging coursework that resulted in professional student portfolios, effectively demonstrating skills and knowledge across all areas of film study.

• This is a Contracted opportunity that consists of annual Summer Camps
• Oversaw the creation and development of two short films each year, engaging students and creative teams in the process.
• Developed and implemented curriculum covering essential filmmaking components, including directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, sound, and production design.
• Oversaw student projects focused on the creation of original short films and trailers, fostering creativity and technical proficiency.
• Orchestrated comprehensive programs culminating in student-created portfolios that effectively represent work across all film disciplines.
• Developed and executed theater programming and performance-based learning initiatives, focusing on skill development and artistic expression.
• Designed and executed skill development sessions in improvisational theater, emphasizing mastery growth through collaborative and communicative performance techniques.
• Facilitated student growth from 2020–2023 by coaching in social emotional learning, emphasizing creative and leadership skills.
• Designed and led acting workshops focused on improving participants' performance skills and storytelling techniques.