Mary Aalbue
EDUCATION
Adelphi University
Advanced Certificate in Educational Theatre, May 2021 GPA: 3.9
Long Island University
Master of Fine Arts, Theatre, May 2018 GPA: 3.8
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre, May 2016 GPA: 3.7
EMPLOYMENT
Theater Teacher at NYC DOE Current
· Develops curriculum in theater, and provides Blueprint benchmarks for what children should know, understand, and be able to do in theater at critical junctures in their intellectual, physical, and emotional development
Student Teacher at Long Beach High School 2021
· Implemented lesson plans for high school theatre students based on the common core curriculum.
Education Coordinator at C2 Education 2019-2020
· The Education Coordinator is integral to the success of C2 Education by providing support in center management, tracking student progress, and providing quality customer service. The Education Coordinator is often the first point of contact between C2 Education and prospective customers and must uphold high standards of excellence in customer service and support of C2’s programs and services.
Assistant Children’s Director at Sid Jacobson JCC 2019-2020
· Under the direction of the Theater Arts Director, the Assistant Director for Children's Theatre is responsible for assisting the Director in all aspects of the K-2nd grade theatre program. The Assistant Director: Helps children learn their songs, choreography, and dialogue. The Assistant Director plays theatre games and improvisations, works with children individually or in small groups as needed, helps maintain a nurturing, safe and fun environment for the children.
Theatre Counselor at Camp Winnebago 2018-2019
· The Theater counselor runs the theatre program at the 8-week summer camp where the job requires that the counselor direct a total of 10 shows with kids ranging from 8-13.
Actor Educator at Children’s Stage Adventures 2018-2019
· Actor/Educators travel to different schools every week and rehearse with them all week in order to put a show on by the end of the week. During the week Actor/Educators also teach workshops such as creative dramatics, mime, stage makeup, Shakespeare, and more. The experience allows kids to explore theatre and express themselves.
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR certified, College Counseling (National Association for College Admission Counseling), Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools (Starr Commonwealth)
AWARDS/ ACHIEVEMENTS
Excellence in Research University at Buffalo (2016), Golden Key (2013), The National Society of Leadership and Success (2013), The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2013)
