ELIZABETH A. WOJTUSIK

bwojtusik@yahoo.com

                        Hingham, MA

·         Head of Literacy Department. Supervised staff of four literacy tutors

·         Planned and implemented programs for student groups requiring remedial support or enrichment

·         Modeled literacy lessons for teachers and taught lessons in grades K-5

·         Assessed students for strengths and instructional needs in literacy development using standardized tests and informal tools

·         Contributed assessment results and recommendations in oral presentation and written report form to Child Study Team and parents

·         Planned and conducted teacher training workshops in areas of literacy

·         Planned and conducted parent training workshops in how to read with children

·         Developed and revised benchmarks for reading and writing; participated in various committees

1998 – 2001      Teaching Artist

                        ARTS IN PROGRESS

                        Boston, MA

·         Designed and implemented programs supporting and extending Massachusetts public school Social Studies, Language Arts, and Literacy curricula. Interactive exploration of varied cultures through reenactment of literary genres including folktales, poems, and first-person narratives, was combined with State framework guidelines to extend and reinforce critical thinking skills. Designed and conducted after school drama/literacy program in urban setting for girls 10-14 in Roxbury, MA.

1986 – present   Writer, Director, Actor

                        VINEYARD PLAYHOUSE http://www.vineyardplayhouse.org/

·        The Fabulists. Chief playwright. Write and perform original plays adapted from global folk tales. Each interactive 50-minute piece includes both scripted material and improvisation. During the academic year, educational packets for schools are created that introduce plays and themes to students and include pre- and post-play differentiated activities that are based on State educational frameworks. 

1996 – 1998      Teaching Consultant

                        LEARNING THROUGH AN EXPANDED ARTS PROGRAM (LEAP)

                        New York, New York

·         Taught core academic subjects (Social Studies, Language Arts, History) in public elementary and middles schools, with a focus on supporting and integrating literacy skills across the curriculum. Explored with students diverse cultures and their related art forms, including drama, puppetry, mask making, and creative and expository writing.

Other Professional Experience

1996 – 1998      Per Diem Educator

                        SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM

                        New York, New York

·         Introduced and explored the maritime history of New York City through interactive programs. Children studied the lives of sailors, merchants, and townspeople by analyzing artifacts and testing hypotheses. The Pioneer: Maritime traditions and history, basics of navigation, and teamwork were reinforced while sailing aboard the historic schooner, The Pioneer.

1999                 Drama/Writing Teacher

                        SUMMER ARTS AT DERBY ACADEMY

·         Designed and taught drama programs geared toward ages 8-11, and 12-15. Oversaw writing of articles for newspaper, formatted and typeset articles.

1998 – 1999      Chapter 1 Special Education Tutor

                        FURNACE BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

                        Tom Kilduff, Principal, Marshfield, MA

·         Reinforced various academic skills in one-on-one, small group, and inclusion settings.

1991 – 1997      Format Specialist

                        KAPLAN, INC.

                        Supervisor: Cathy O'Connor

·         Designed layout of educational materials; created templates for standardization of company materials; copy-edited educational materials.