1. SHARON SMITH
(202) 441-0390 * starsmith13@gmail.com
SUMMARY
A Multicultural Arts Educator/Administrator and Cultural Consultant with over 20 years
experience in areas of program management, event planning, public relations, curriculum
development, teaching and directing.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Arts and Cultural Program Management
Designed, planned and managed theatre arts education programs. Produced and directed
student exhibitions and performances. Developed seasonal programming for an art
gallery and theatre arts organizations. Managed ongoing fund raising, researched and
developed marketing strategies for diverse target audiences. Prepared semi-annual
progress reports for Boards of Directors and assisted with the design of marketing and
public relations outreach.
Served as Curator of multi-cultural art gallery. Acted as liaison and consultant to
regional multi-cultural artist community. Programmed exhibitions showcasing a diverse
community of artists. Organized and hosted exhibit openings.
Work with At-risk Youth
Designed, managed and taught improvisational theatre programs as an
educational/developmental tool. Produced and directed student productions from script
development to final performances. Consulted with parents and social workers regarding
student progress. Provided academic and emotional support for students as needed.
Developed cultural programming, cultural survival and advocacy strategies for American
Indian college students. Facilitated Native student academic survival/support group in a
large university environment.
Teaching and Curriculum Development
Designed and coordinated curriculum and lesson plans for theatre arts education
programs. Developed evaluation criteria, assessment rubrics and systems to record
student progress. Taught acting and storytelling technique, voice, diction, and expressive
movement. Led professional development workshops in storytelling for reading teachers.
Staff Management
Supervised university student volunteers, interns and employees.
Managed parent and community volunteers in youth theatre programs.

2. SHARON SMITH (202) 441-0390 * starsmith13@gmail.com
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2003 to Present, Traveling Ministry, Writing and Activism
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Throughout the US
2003 to 2012, Independent Arts Educator/Consultant
Mid-Atlantic states, US.
2002 to 2003, Workshop Coordinator (Lead Artist)
Young Audiences of Virginia’s Act Out! Program
Norfolk, VA
2001 to 2003, Director of Arts and Education Programs
African American Heritage Association of Virginia
Richmond, VA
1997 to 1999, Drama Teacher
Newport News Public Schools: Newport News, VA
1996 to 1997, Senior Teacher, Drama
Boston Renaissance Charter School-Junior Academy
Boston, MA
1995 to 1997, Acting Instructor
Dorchester Youth Collaborative: Dorchester, MA
1994 to 1996, Educational Director and Theatre Instructor
Oversoul Theatre Collective: Cape Cod, MA
1994 to 1995, Head Theatre Instructor
New African Company: Boston, MA
1990 to 1993, Substitute Teacher
New York City Board of Education
New York, NY
1987 to 1989, Curator
Augusta Savage Memorial Gallery
Amherst, MA
1980, Arts Management Intern and Performer
New World Theatre Ensemble
Amherst, MA
1974 to 1979, Drama and Dance Instructor
Children’s Arts and Science Workshop
New York, NY

3. SHARON SMITH (202) 441-0390 * starsmith13@gmail.com
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Theatre Pedagogy, 15 graduate credits
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2000
Richmond, VA
B.A. in Education: Emphasis in Arts & Multicultural Education
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1988
Amherst, MA
Diploma, Dramatic Arts
High School of Performing Arts, 1973
New York, NY
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
Undoing Racism/Anti-Racism Alliance
Peoples Institute for Survival and Beyond
http://www.pisab.org
CPR and First Aid Certified: Adults, Infants and Children (current)
North Carolina NA-1 Certification #472844
North Carolina Nurse Aid Registry
CNA License #1401142786, since 2011
Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health Professions
Henrico, Virginia
TESL/TEFL Certification 2008
Tennessee Foreign language Institute
Nashville, TN: TEFL Certification
Certificate in Digital Graphic Design
New England Institute for Art, 2005
Brookline, MA
Massachusetts Teaching License #330234
Communication and Performing Arts
(At all levels) Since 1996
New African Company, Inc., 1993
Boston, MA: Theatre Arts Educator Workshop
Dr. Pearl Primus, 1986 to 1990
Five Colleges, Inc. Consortium, Amherst, MA
Studied African and Caribbean Dance and Culture
Theatre Arts and Dance
Henry Street Settlement, 1969 to 1972
New York, NY
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