Tracey Dann

Education:
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Master of Arts Teaching- University of Rhode Island - 2016

Master of Divinity - Newburgh Theological Seminary - 2009
Bachelor in Psychology. Minor: English Education - University of Illinois, Urbana - 1995

Employment:

o Student Teaching Experience Charles E. Shea High School - Pawtucket: Theater, Advanced Theater, 11th Honors ELA, Poetry
Villanova Middle School - Woonsocket: 8th ELA, ELL support.
Woonsocket High School - Woonsocket: 9th ELA, ELL support
Edward Ricci Middle School- North Providence: 7th -8th grade ELA.
o Curriculum Design Higher Things, Inc. Holt, MO

Create the scope and sequence for a K-5 Vacation Bible School Program.
Design material covering Biblical/catechetical theme utilizing Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.
Editing for publication and marketing materials used by 125 churches nationwide.

o Entertainment Coordinator - Higher Things, Inc. Holt, MO

Coordinating high end customer referral and appreciation events.

Designing and implementing efficient and functional office routines.
Creating training resources to establish consistently high levels of customer service.
o Pre-Enrichment Program - Dept. Head Hockamock Area YMCA, Mansfield, MA
Directing the day to day activities of the preschool enrichment and child watch programs.
Designing and executing the selection of classes and birthday parties still available today.
Management and evaluation of the Pre-enrichment staff.
Coordinating any branch specific fundraising events.

o Accounts Payable Manager- High Output, Inc. Canton, MA

Coordinating cash flow of a multi-million dollar company.

Creating a cohesive flow of paperwork
Providing customer and vendor assistance with unpaid invoices.

o DreamWorks Entertainment - Production Assistant -Savannah, GA

Conducting the flow of paperwork and coffee to a crew of between 50-500 people.
Wrangling 400+ Cast and Extras through makeup, hair, wardrobe and breakfast daily.

o Senior Flight Attendant - AV Atlantic Airlines -Savannah, GA

Responsible for the management and training of flight crew.

Provided for the care and safety of VIP passengers in both the public and private sector.

o Substitute Teacher Grades 5-12 - Savannah Christian Prep. School Savannah, GA

o Assistant Manager: Garcias Pizza

2013- Present

2009-Present

Developing entertainment options to suit the varied interests of 600-1300 adults and teens.
Organizing and executing 12+ events simultaneously, three concurrent evenings.
Ensuring events meet the needs of the participants while maintaining the integrity of the conference as a whole.
Overseeing the Entertainment Managers for each annual conference nationwide.

o Office/Event Coordinator - Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Scituate, RI

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2014-Present

Slowed turnover and improved customer service in three store locations.

Conducted the scheduling, supervision and training of the forty person staff.

o Resident Advisor-- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL

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2010-2014

2004-2005

1999-2003

1998
1996-1997
1996-1997
1994-1996
1993-1995

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Awards
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URI Student Teacher of the Year - Secondary Ed. English - 2016

Member NCTE - 2015 - Present
Member Kappa Delta Pi National Honor society - 2015-Present.
RI-Can Blogging Fellow - 2013.
Whatever It Takes, person of the year, Hockamock Area YMCA June 2005

Community Building Experience:

o Family Leadership Council Co-Chairperson- Blackstone Valley Prep ES1

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Structuring committees to provide frequent activities with minimal volunteer burnout.

Encouraging an e-community through web pages, blogs, and other social media resources.
Facilitating communication at the monthly parent and teacher meeting.
Creating a cohesive method of disseminating information to the larger parent body.
Coordinating an environment inclusive of a diverse number of ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
Guiding volunteers to create activities reflective of the schools purpose and long term goals.

Vacation Bible School Teacher - Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Smithfield, RI

Sunday School Teacher Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Smithfield, RI
Sunday School Teacher First Congregational Church, Shrewsbury, MA
Sunday School Teacher St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Chicago Heights, IL
Youth Committee Chairperson Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Smithfield, RI,
Youth Committee Chairperson First Congregational Church, Shrewsbury, MA

Planning and accompanying youth and adults of various off campus trips.
Networking with church leadership to coordinate multi-church activities.
Establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with both the youth and their parents.
Facebook and Blog Administrator.

Against Domestic Violence in Shrewsbury Education - Committee Member/Segment Producer

2010-2013

2003-2013
2003-2013
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2004-2010
2001-2004

2001-2003

Directed "Helping Hearts" a locally aired documentary concerning womens health and safety.

Publications
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Hitchhikers Guide to Student Teaching - Blog

"Ferguson is About All of Us" - Guest Blogger, BVP Musings
"Te Deum" Curriculum - Higher Things, Inc.
"Crucified" Curriculum - Higher Things, Inc.
"From Above" Curriculum - Higher Things, Inc.
The Wafflehouse Confessional Higher Things Magazine June
Last Easter I was Robbed Higher Things Magazine April
Purgatory, Parousia and Getting Lost Higher Things Magazine April

Production Work:
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Founder - Dare To Be Lutheran Film Festival (ongoing)

Founding Committee Member - Savannah Film and Video Festival (ongoing).
Founder - SCADemy Awards (ongoing)

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Skills/Training:
Orton-Gillingham training, Digital Literacy, Digital Authorship, Digital media editing, Film/Television production, Film/Television
Lighting, Film/Television Pre-production, Location Sound Collection, Studio Sound Design, Screenwriting, Publisher, Peachtree
Accounting Systems, AVID video editing, Twitter, Facebook, Linked In, Google Apps, Prezzi, Dropbox, PowToons Animation, Movie
Maker, AVID editing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Elements, WordPress, Blogger, SmartCookie video sharing, MIT App Inventor,
Evernote, Inspiration9 (lesson planning software), Boardmaker, Smartboard, Wikispaces, Edmoto, Screencast-o-matic. Flipgrid and more.

Created Lesson Plans, Apps, Games and more are available at www.wikispaces.com