Monet Felton
Chicago
Summary
Innovative lead facilitator skilled in strategic planning and complex problem-solving. Demonstrated success in creating collaborative environments and enhancing student participation through tailored curriculum and engaging lesson plans, driving measurable improvements in program effectiveness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Facilitator
Goodman Theatre
Chicago
05.2025 - Current
- Developed outline and lesson plans to facilitate the development of a teen council built by teens for teens.
- Fostered a culture of respect, creativity, and collaboration among council members.
- Prepared bi-weekly meeting agendas to evaluate program performance and growth with Education Director
Teaching Artist
Court Theatre
Chicago
11.2023 - Current
- Selected a work of art, and created multi-unit lessons that adhered to self-selected Illinois Art Learning Standards for Theatre.
- Evaluated students on an end-of-unit basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Adjunct Professor
University of Illinois, UIC
Chicago
01.2020 - Current
- Designed exams, lecture material, and writing assignments.
- Documented student assignments, attendance, and test scores in online reporting systems.
- Developed and adjusted course syllabus according to curriculum and university guidelines.
Lead Teaching Artist
Steppenwolf
Chicago
08.2018 - Current
- Identified and documented student participation by reporting students' responses to the material and any program adjustments that could be made to boost student engagement in future lessons.
- Met with teaching assistants and classroom teachers to tailor the curriculum to the classroom teachers' desired achievements and classroom benchmarks.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote deeper and more thoughtful connections to the work of art in question.
Lead Teaching Artist
Adveture Stage Chicago
Chicago
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Developed an 8-week summer program to devise a play with youth ages 9-16.
- Transformed youths suggested artistic concepts into characters, environments, and other objects to reflect their vision.
- Created and monitored job roles for Junior Americorp to help maintain proper pickup, drop off, communication with parents, maintain a social media presence, and provide constructive feedback and mentoring.
Education
Certification - Alexander Technique
ATTIC
Chicago06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Perfromance
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2019
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Student Engagement
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Schedule Development
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Calm and Pleasant Demeanor
- Critical Thinking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Facilitator
Goodman Theatre
05.2025 - Current
Teaching Artist
Court Theatre
11.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor
University of Illinois, UIC
01.2020 - Current
Lead Teaching Artist
Steppenwolf
08.2018 - Current
Lead Teaching Artist
Adveture Stage Chicago
01.2017 - 08.2021
Certification - Alexander Technique
ATTIC
Bachelor of Arts - Perfromance
University of Illinois At Chicago