BRYAN W.

CURRAN
Education
Emerson College, Boston, MA B.A. in Theatre Education MA Initial License in Theater (K-12) Cumulative GPA 3.91/4.00

cell: 1 (617) 283 9895 bryanwcurran@me.com 35 Edward Street Winthrop, MA 02152

May 2013

Experience
Classroom Teaching Intern, The Learning Project Elementary School, Boston, MA Sept 2013 Present Planning and implementing lesson plans under supervision of experienced mentor teachers in Third (Sept-Dec 2013) and Fifth Grade (Jan-June 2014) Collaborated with the Third Grade Head Teacher in order to design and teach a multi-week unit on Ancient Rome. Responsible for instructing students in math, spelling, vocabulary, history, reading, and writing Trained to use a document camera and effectively made use of Power Point Presentations in order to enrich student learning Co-taught the fifth grade playwriting curriculum Responsible for planning and implementing acting lessons in the fifth grade classroom. Attends monthly professional development opportunities led by the schools Director of Academics as well as weekly seminars on educational topics Drama Specialist, Brimmer and May Summer Programs, Chestnut Hill, MA Jun 2013 Aug 2013 Planned and implemented youth development theater activities for campers ages 3-10 Taught acting, playwriting, playmaking, and scenic, costume, and mask design Promoted literacy through the use of read aloud and creative drama with children's literature Directed 6 year olds in an adaptation of Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Catepillar." Led a paper mch mask construction intensive with campers ages 7-10 Collaborated with Music Specialist in order to introduce campers to dance and music Collaborated with Arts&Crafts specialist for a "Group Puppetry" intensive Coordinated and emceed "share" assemblies for parents Student Teacher, Brimmer and May School, Chestnut Hill, MA Assisted the teaching and planning of Lower School (pre-K through 5) theater classes Designed and implemented unit plans on playmaking, acting, and personal/social development Promoted literacy through engaging use of childrens literature in lesson plans Conducted a rehearsal for the two Third Grade French plays Teacher/Playwriting Coach, Coyote Theatre Project, Boston, MA Facilitated an afterschool playwriting intensive for fourth and fifth grade urban students Instructed students in aspects of playwriting Facilitated the development of students literacy skills by coaching them through revising and editing their plays Jan 2013 May 2013

Oct 2012 Dec 2012

Relevant Experience
Directed Study Directing Young Actors, with Ronald Santoro Playmaking with K-12, with Bethany Nelson Multicultural Education, with Bethany Nelson Jonothan Neelands, Performing Poetry, April 2012 Russell Granet, What Do We Mean When We Say All Kids? February 2012 Jan 2013 May 2013 May 2012 June 2012 Jan 2012 May 2012

Workshops

Honors
Theatre Education Award (2013) Gold Key Honor Society (2012 - 2013) Deans List (2009 - 2013)

References Available Upon Request