Scott Herr

Experience

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  Lincoln Community Playhouse

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1993

  Actor

  I played Matt in The Fantasticks and L.A. in Gypsy.

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  St. Michael's Summer Camp

  Jul 1993 - Aug 1999

  Summer Camp Counselor

  I worked with boys, ages 5-13, as their counselor for several one-week sessions throughout each summer. Activities included various games, hikes, catechism classes.

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  St. Michael's College Preparatory High School

  Aug 1996 - Jun 1998

  Teacher and Faculty Sponsor

  I taught Introduction to Latin and Geography my first year. My second year, I taught English grammar as well as serving as the advisor to the yearbook and the accompanist for the choir. I also served as the Faculty Sponsor of the Junior Classical League.

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  Singer - Actor - Creative

  Aug 2000 - now

  Singer/Actor

  I perform with various theatre companies and film and television production companies. I have a great affinity for the classic American popular songs. I also love Shakespeare and the great classics of the theatre.

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  University of Nebraska–Lincoln

  Aug 2000 - May 2003

  I taught private voice lessons to music majors as well as assisting a professor for a large lecture class entitled Arts Today. I also helped to organize accommodations during travel to NATS competitions. I worked in the Office of Equity, Access, and Diversity Programs. I assisted the Director and served as the Time and Attendance Officer. I completed correspondence and calendared appointments. I ordered office supplies. I worked in the Office of Equity, Access, and Diversity Programs where I served as the receptionist. I would receive all incoming calls and direct them accordingly. I sorted incoming mail and faxes. I greeted all visitors to the office and made sure they were directed correctly. I also filed paperwork.

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2001 - May 2003

  • Secretarial Specialist

    Nov 2000 - Jul 2001

  • Clerical Assistant II

    Aug 2000 - Nov 2000
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  Peru State College

  Aug 2003 - May 2004

  Adjunct Professor

  I taught a full studio of voice majors and minors. I prepared individualized lesson plans for each student and selected repertoire for each student. I accompanied students on recitals and judged juries at the end of each semester.

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  Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville

  May 2004 - Sept 2004

  Actor

  I performed in two plays during the summer. I participated in a complete rehearsal schedule. I served food and drinks before each performance and during each intermission. I helped promote the shows as needed.

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  Camp Melodrama

  Jul 2004 - Jul 2004

  Camp Director and Music Teacher

  I oversaw a staff of three counselors. I served as the liaison between the Camp and the parents. I completed paperwork and any disciplinary action that needed to be taken concerning the students. I taught music lessons and helped to write the show that was the final presentation of the campers.

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  Beechwood Theatre Company

  May 2005 - Dec 2006

  I assisted with the Music Director and the Production Manager in carrying out their duties. I created schedules of the tours and rehearsals for the actors. I assisted in overseeing the quality of the tours and the other performances. I gave living history tours of the Astors' Beechwood Mansion as three different characters. I performed in various living history events, such as a Speakeasy and Murder Mystery as well as a Christmas Feast. I participated in a full training and performing schedule and helped to promote the performances as needed.

  • Assistant Music Director, and Assistant Production Manager

    Feb 2006 - Dec 2006

  • Actor

    May 2005 - Dec 2006
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  Beechwood Foundation

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

  Executive Director

  I created and executed the first lecture series sponsored by the Foundation. I was responsible for overseeing the call for papers, the selection of the speakers as well as publicity for the event. I oversaw the creation of a grant program, which awarded funds to local schools' arts programs. I helped begin a program for the actors from the Beechwood Theatre Company to provide workshops in improvisation to students in various schools throughout Rhode Island.

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  Flatwater Shakespeare Company

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Actor

  I performed in the following roles:Catesby in Richard IIIDecius/Octavius Caesar in Julius CaesarOctavius Caesar in Antony and Cleopatra

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  Baylor, Evnen, Curtiss, Grimit & Witt, LLP

  Jun 2008 - Feb 2012

  Legal Secretary

  Represented attorneys in their relationships with clients and offered document preparation and management assistance.•Maintained calendars for three attorneys•Arranged travel plans as needed•Maintained electronic and manual file systems for all cases for three attorneys•Developed new policy manual in partnership with team•Drafted pleadings and prepared legal correspondence•Drafted and proofread time-sensitive answers, subpoenas, complaints, discovery, and motions

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  Haymarket Theatre

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Actor

  I worked as an Actor in two productions. I played Torvald Helmer in A Doll's House by Ibsen, and I played Sir Francis Chesney in Charley's Aunt.

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  Angels Theatre Company

  Jan 2012 - May 2013

  Actor, Co-Producer, and Director

  I performed in several productions including The Crucible as John Proctor and Dear, Harvey as Stuart Milk. I helped to co-produce several productions including Razia's Shadow and was the Assistant Director for Dear, Harvey. In May 2013, I was selected as one of the directors for Troika Strata: Chosen by Courtney Scholl.

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  Self Employed

  Apr 2012 - now

  EF TEACH ONLINE, CORAL GABLES, FL 04/2021–PRESENTEF ENGLISH LIVE, COCONUT GROVE, FL 02/2017–PRESENTVIPKID, BEIJING CITY, CHINA | 02/2017–PRESENTCAMBLY INC., SAN FRANCISCO, CA | 01/2017–PRESENTTaught online courses, prepared students for standardized tests, graded assignments, and monitored student progress.•Maintain a full schedule with children and adult students from various countries throughout the world while maintaining a perfect student rating of 5 (on a scale of 1-5 with 5 being the highest)•Assisted a team in developing new curriculum and products to improve the student and teacher experience•Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English ensuring students meet and exceed learning targets•Develop and deliver lesson plans using a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies•Administer academic and language assessments to evaluate student progress in language acquisition•Administered placement tests and student assessments•Respond to written inquiries and provide students with ongoing, concise, and constructive written feedback•Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress•Provide a nurturing, kind, rigorous, and supportive online learning environment •Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction meeting each student’s needs•Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students•Establish and maintain standards of student behavior and manage time to maximize student achievement Show less DUOLION – TAL EDUCATION GROUP, BEIJING CITY, CHINA | 10/2016–01/2017LE WAIJIAO – TAL EDUCATION GROUP, BEIJING CITY, CHINA | 04/2015–10/2016Served as SME and developer of global institution’s diversity and cross-cultural relations programs, liaison between teachers and staff, lead teacher recruiter, onboarding trainer, and taught students English communication skills. •Contributed to streamlined instructor onboarding process growing the number of teachers from 0-60 in 6 months•Assisted staff in answering contractual questions and other HR-related matters •Interviewed, recommended for hire, trained, tracked, evaluated, and coached new instructors•Provided structured support and defined expectations in a clear and compassionate manner•Partnered with senior management to assess company efforts on diversity and cross-cultural inclusion programs, establish best practices, and identify programs to remove barriers affecting staff retention and advancement•Took ownership for cross-cultural initiatives and programs and developed training programs on diversity and cross-cultural awareness•Developed coaching strategies, implemented dialogues that addressed specific concerns and issues, and oversaw resolution of conflicts/disputes relating to diversity and/or cross-cultural initiatives and activities•Provided online instruction focusing on improving student English speaking and listening skills through practice with conversation-based classes Show less 51 TALK, BEIJING CITY, CHINA | 01/2015–04/201591WAIJIAO.COM, BEIJING CITY, CHINA | 04/2012–1/2015Developed lesson plans, provided instruction, ensured classroom rules were respected, assigned work, and graded tests.•Conducted teacher observations to maintain the quality and consistency of instruction and provided written and oral feedback•Assisted in onboarding teachers•Organized and led teacher trainings and ongoing education workshops for teachers•Planned and implemented lessons positively increasing vocabulary and sentence structure•Evaluated educational materials and recommended changes to improve classroom instruction•Developed and presented sample classes to promote new English curriculums offered •Administered placement tests, student observations, and student assessments•Used differentiated instruction to successfully improve students' learning potential Show less

  • ESL TEACHER (100% REMOTE)

    Jan 2017 - now

  • DIRECTOR OF CROSS-CULTURAL RELATIONS | ONLINE TEACHER TRAINER & SUPERVISOR (100% REMOTE)

    Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

  • ONLINE TEACHER TRAINER & SUPERVISOR | ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER (100% REMOTE)

    Apr 2012 - Apr 2015
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  Nebraska Repertory Theatre

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Actor

  I played Alan Raleigh in God of Carnage.

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  Gloria Deo

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2016

  Sales Associate and Website Administrator

  I worked in the bookstore to assure that customers had a positive shopping experience in the store. I answered all their questions, assisted them in locating items, completed transactions, and gift wrapped items as needed. I operated a cash register and answered telephone calls.I work on the website especially finding images of products as well as finding or writing product descriptions.

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  Nancy L. Loftis Law Office

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2013

  Legal Assistant

  I assisted one attorney with her practice. I prepared correspondence and legal documents establishing business entities. I prepared bankruptcy schedules for clients and contacted clients regarding necessary paperwork to complete their bankruptcies.

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  Flatwater Shakespeare Company

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  Actor

  I played Leonato in Much Ado About Nothing.

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  Trustus Theater

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2015

  Actor/Director

  I appeared in a new adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Patrick Barlow as Actor 2, in which played Bob Cratchitt, the Ghost of Jacob Marley, and Young Scrooge, and other characters.I appeared as Artie Shaughnessy in The House of Blue Leaves and will appear as Winston Chroback in Deborah Brevoort's new play, The Velvet Weapon in August 2014.I directed You Better Sit Down: Tales from My Parents' Divorce in February-March 2015 and was the Assistant Director on Clybourne Park in January-February 2014. Show less

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  Trustus Theater Company

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2015

  Actor/Director

  In December 2013, I appeared in the new adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Patrick Barlow as Actor 2, in which I portrayed Bob Cratchitt, the Ghost of Jacob Marley, Young Patrick, and other various characters.I appeared as Artie Shaughnessy in The House of Blue Leaves and will appear as Winston Chrobak in Deborah Brevoort's new play The Velvet Weapon in August 2014.I was the Assistant Director for Clybourne Park in January-February 2014 and will direct You Better Sit Down: Tales from My Parents' Divorce in February-March 2015. Show less

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  Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church

  Sept 2016 - Oct 2021

  Choir Director

  I work with the parish choir to prepare music for the Sunday Liturgy and for special Holy Day Liturgies.