PATRICIA SENTLINGER

Sentlinger@hotmail.com
1306 S. 10th St. Ozark, MO
417-522-8771

EXPERIENCE

Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC, 2008

Theatre 101 Professor
• Taught young adults history of theatre
• Designed challenging and innovative activities to non-theatre students
• Emphasized oral communication skills
• Utilized the internet resources for enhancement of learning

Gourdin Elementary School, Charleston, SC, 2007-2008

Fourth Grade Teacher
• Taught students in a culturally diverse Title One school
• Worked with special education teachers and students
• Assisted diversity of interests and needs of the students
through differentiated learning
• Followed through with family visits

Mountain Grove High School, Mountain Grove, MO, 2005-2006

High School Speech, Theatre, & Debate Teacher
• Taught active team membership
• Emphasized relevance of class material to real-life careers
• Developed life-long learners and productive citizens
• Managed a play production department and forensic league meets

Lakeland Regional Hospital, Springfield, MO, 2004-2005

Middle School & High School Teacher
• Developed educational and theatrical programs for students
• Encountered diversity of culture and backgrounds
• Incorporated the arts in an enriching environment

Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy, Solvang, CA, 1991-1999

3rd & 5th Grades; Music Drama Coordinator
• Taught students in 3rd & 5th grades in all subjects
• Organized musical productions with over 100 students
• Worked closely with dedicated staff and Parent Board

Arts Outreach, Solvang, CA, summers 1991-1999

Theatre Director & Producer
• Produced over 10 full productions including Sound of Music & Bye Bye
Birdie
• Supervised resources of the community for art, dance and music
contributions
• Solicited donations as well as sold ads for programs
• Directed and co-directed classic children’s productions
 EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Arts in Theatre- Missouri State University, Springfield, MO, 2004

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, 1976

Secondary Education Certification, Missouri & South Carolina

Elementary Education Certification, Missouri & South Carolina
English, Speech & Theatre Certifications, Missouri & South Carolina

SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Internet research & navigation, Smart Board, Blackboard

AWARDS

Who's Who in America's Teachers

Miss Los Angeles in Miss America
Full Vocal & Drama College Scholarship to Pepperdine University

RECENT PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS

Kiawah Island English Seminar, 2007

MO Speech and Theatre Seminar, 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Kids Across America, Branson, MO

People Helping People, Solvang, CA
Coterie Theatre- Thesis Research, Kansas City, MO