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Amanda D. Phillips
Theatre Educator

239 Garrison Br. Rd.
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-6511

EDUCATION
Appalachian State University Boone, NC
Bachelor of Science, Teaching Theatre Arts, K-12 December 2007

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hardin Park Elementary School Boone, NC
Teacher Practicum October and November 2005
• Prepared two story drama lesson plans for a fifth grade class.
• Collaborated with a colleague in the formation and presentation of the lesson.

Appalachian State University Boone, NC
Drama camp instructor June 2006

• Prepared and taught five days of lessons for students between the ages of six and twelve.
• Collaborated with a colleague in a puppetry workshop.

Appalachian State University Boone, NC
Teacher Practicum February 2007

• Lectured an Introducton to Theatre class using an effective, self-designed PowerPoint presentation.
• Coordinated with the professor to establish the information covered.

Watauga High School Boone, NC
Teacher Practicum March 2007

• Prepared a pantomime and improvisation lesson plan for a high school Theatre Arts II class.
• Taught a ninety-minute class period of Theatre II students unassisted.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Weaverville Dance Academy Weaverville, NC
Dance assistant August 1997 – June 1999

• Assisted in the instruction and discipline of students ages 4-8 in learning dance techniques and combinations.


North Buncombe High School Weaverville, NC
Flute tutor March 2002 – June 2003

• Tutored two middle school band students in flute playing.


WORK EXPERIENCE

Coral Bay Seafood Restaurant Asheville, NC
Hostess/Cashier May 2005 – August 2005

• Escorted customers to their respective seating areas in order of table rotation.
• Operated a computer-based cash register.
• Packaged carry-out orders.

Belk Library, Appalachian State University Boone, NC
Films and Periodicals Desk Asst. March 2006 – present

• Identified, interpreted, and researched queries for students and faculty using online search databases and the online library catalog.
• Assisted patrons in the retrieval of films and periodicals.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Alpha Psi Omega
Secretary May 2005 – May 2006

Performing Arts Club
President August 2002 – May 2003
Secretary August 2001 – May 2002

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Adobe: Acrobat Reader, Photoshop

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Chancellor’s Scholar
Appalachian Consortium of Theatre Teachers
Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honors Society
Academic Honors Scholarship

REFERENCES & PORTFOLIO

Available upon request
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