Kelsey Powell

Experience

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  St. Olaf College

  Aug 2009 - May 2010

  • Cultivated technical skills through building, painting, and organizing materials in preparation for productions • Gained administrative skills by handling ticket sales and front of house for 6 St. Olaf productions• Developed interpersonal skills by interacting with patrons in a professional and accessible manner

  • Scene Shop Employee

    Jan 2010 - May 2010

  • Box Office Assistant

    Aug 2009 - May 2010
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  Young People's Theatre proje

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2013

  Performing Arts Camps - Assistant Director and Counselor

  • Collaborated with other counselors to develop and implement group activities for students grades 7-12• Demonstrated leadership skills by coordinating 70 students grades 1-6 in group theatre activities• Supervised and managed rehearsals for summer musicals in order to help students create final performance pieces

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  St. Olaf College

  Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

  • Developed curriculum for 40 students enrolled in beginning and intermediate acting courses• Honed classroom management skills including conflict resolution while promoting a safe learning environment • Worked independently and with others to organize and plan community-building events for first-year students• Advised residents in matters of registration, campus policies, and other first-year concerns• Developed personal relationships with corridor of 16 first-year residents to foster confidence and openness

  • Teaching Intern at St. Paul Central High School

    Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

  • Junior Counselor/Residence Life Staff

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
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  St. Olaf College

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  • Selected by professor to demonstrate acting skills to 20 students by leading vocal and physical warm-ups, organizing work days, and explaining technical acting concepts• Coached students in character development and blocking and noted significant improvement as they rehearsed group and individual acting pieces

  • Admissions Office Support and Tour Guide

    Jun 2010 - May 2013

  • Teaching Assistant: Acting for Non-Majors

    Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
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  Imagination Stage, Inc.

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2018

  • Developed and implemented lesson plans as an assistant and lead teacher both in-house and at off-site residencies• Created an inclusive environment for patrons and students of all abilities as a teacher, inclusion facilitator, and usher at sensory friendly performances• Stage managed student conservatory productions and assisted in producing the student shows• Created content for student and family activity guides for patrons based on the professional theatre season• Assisted Patron Services as a Box office, Front of House, Gift Shop, and Reception Associate• Participated in department-wide meetings and assisted the Education Team in administrative tasks including room scheduling, maintaining faculty paperwork, keeping inventory of art and classroom supplies, and creating and distributing contracts• Assisted Event Management for Opening Night Receptions, the annual Gala, and other special events Show less

  • Teaching Artist

    Sept 2014 - Aug 2018

  • Education Apprentice

    Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
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  Young Playwrights' Theater

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Write and develop program curricula.• Perform duties as teaching artist for assigned In-School, After-School, Summer Enrichment, and Special Programs.• Coordinate and execute recruitment, professional development, reporting, and assessment of teaching artists.• Serve as point of contact for contracted teaching artists.• Prepare and distribute all program materials to teaching artists.• Monitor and analyze teaching artist schedules and reports.• Provide troubleshooting support to Program Manager with teaching artist schedules.• Coordinate and implement teaching artist trainings, observations, and post mortem meetings.• Collect and analyze student assessments.• Assist Program Manager with management and supervision of student playwrights selected for performances, readings, and other events. Show less

  • Program Associate

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Master Teaching Artist

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
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  Round House Theatre

  Jan 2016 - now

  • Lead Teaching Artist

    Sept 2018 - now

  • Teaching Artist

    Jan 2016 - Sept 2018
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  Everyman Theatre

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  Teaching Artist
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  Katherine Thomas School

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2023

  • Planned and implemented lessons in drama, musical theatre, and creative writing for high school students with disabilities, aligned with National Core Arts and Common Core Standards • Adapted lessons and activities for both hybrid and virtual classroom environments during COVID-19-related closures• Organized, facilitated, and directed special events such as field trips to local theatres, performances, and a talent show• Collected data related to students’ IEP goals, and reported on progress quarterly as well as in annual IEP meetings Show less

  • High School Arts Department Chair

    Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  • High School Drama Teacher

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2023
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  Lab School Of Washington

  Aug 2023 - now

  Performing Arts Teaching Artist