Amy Roeder

About Amy Roeder

I am a passionate, innovative, and driven leader who possesses a strong combination of knowledge, experience, and talents within academics, nonprofit, and political environments. My 20+ year history encompasses detailed development of educational program strategies and curriculums, continuous enhancement of student learning, consistent provision of institutional leadership, advocacy and outreach. Throughout my career, I have provided succinct and thoughtful course content, displayed a deep passion for the arts, delivered learner-centered courses to diverse students of all ages, engaged with stakeholders to craft public policy, and have advocated tirelessly for issues that affect working Mainers. Some of my key proficiencies include:• Consensus building through negotiation• Engaging stakeholders of disparate backgrounds to reach consensus.• Delivering high-quality content, overcoming all program and course challenges, and guaranteeing timely execution of lessons that encourage student understanding and engagement. • Employing critical and analytical thinking skills to effectively plan and conduct classroom strategies that relate to all areas of performance.• Establishing and maintaining relationships with students, companies, festival organizers, community stakeholders and academic administrators.• Managing student performance following comprehensive teaching sessions, content delivery, constant advisement, and detailed mentorship.• Conducting detailed research and using out-of-the-box thinking to create novel approaches to curriculum design, public policy, organizing and outreach. Overall, I possess a strong record of innovation with a focus on coaching and mentoring, performance evaluation, advocacy and creative problem-solving.

Experience

1. Adjunct Instructor

   University of Maine

   Aug 2017 — Present · Orono, ME, US

   Deliver theoretical and interactive studio content to undergraduate students undertaking various courses including Introduction to Theatre (THE Characterization (THE 201), Voice for the Actor (THE 400), and Movement for the Actor (THE 402). • Ensure total understanding of all theatrical concepts by planning comprehensive lessons, distributing class assignments, directing theatrical shows, and evaluating performance consistently.• As a Dialect Coach, provided direction and instruction during A Man of No Importance.• Schedule dedicated meeting times, with students, to provide feedback and ensure that learning goals and objectives are continuously being met• Maintain student records, monitor outcomes to determine student needs, track progress, and intervene, when necessary, to guarantee comprehension of all instructive students at various educational levels.• Successfully directed the Spring Touring Show.

Education

• University of Maine

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2020 — 2022

• National Michael Chekhov Association

  Certified Teacher, Michael Chekhov Acting Technique

  2010 — 2014

• University of Evansville

  BFA, Theatre

  1991 — 1995

• The University of Georgia

  MFA, Theatre

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Dramaturgy
• Sketch Comedy
• Stage Combat
• Plays
• Performing Arts
• Dance
• Comedy
• Storytelling
• Photography
• Singing
• Casting
• Producing
• Physical Comedy
• Improvisational Comedy
• Physical Theatre
• Teaching
• Directing
• Voice Acting
• On-Camera
• Musical Theatre
• Teaching Acting
• Short Films
• Independent Film
• Stage Direction
• Dialects
• Stand-Up Comedy
• Theatre
• Drama
• Drama Therapy
• Voice Over
• Feature Films
• Creative Writing
• Entertainment
• Festivals
• Improvisation
• Stage
• Public Speaking
• Screenwriting
• Film
• Video Production