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Jape Payette Business and Teacher Resume
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To offer my proven communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and creativity in a professional setting.
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B.A Liberal Arts / Theatre Concentration: Gordon College 1982-1986 {Excellence Award in Dramatic Presentation}
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1986-present
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Various Actors' Workshops covering Voice, Commercial and Scene Training:
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- Acting in Films with TVI Actors Studio, NY
- Scene Studies with Marc Clapton, Newburyport
- On-Camera & Commercial Techniques Collinge-Pickman Studios
- Private Acting/ Audition Coach: Fran Weinberg
- Private Voice Technique/Vocal Coach: John O Neil
- "Searching for the Stars" Award Recipient, Firehouse Center, Newburyport
1997
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Insight Boston: Intensive course in personal growth and empowerment.
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Experience:
2003-2006
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Self Employed as Private Contractor, Jape Scape Productions, Acting for Kids of All Ages! in the following school settings:
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Pre-School Drama Teacher: Annisquam, ST. Mels, Happy Day, Essex Ave, Majestic Harbor, Hartz Street, Gloucester and Sandy Bay, Rockport
During School Programs: East Gloucester and Solstice School, Rowley
Elementary and TEEN After School Drama Programs in: Gloucester, Danvers, Ipswich & Hamilton/Wenham, Beverly, Peabody, West Newbury, Groveland
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Summer Drama Workshops:
North Shore Community College, ArtHarbor, ArtSpace, CABI and Rockport Youth Commission, YMCA
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2000-2003
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Drama Teacher/ Productions Manager, Rockport Public Schools:
Instructor of middle school students in developing creativity through voice and movement. Additionally, served as the productions manager for middle school plays and director of the middle school drama festival.
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2000- Present
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Drama Workshop Facilitator, Rockport Public Schools & ArtHarbor
Design and teach various drama workshops to elementary and middle and high school students, as well as to adults.
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1999- Present
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Teacher's Assistant, Rockport HeadStart
Serve the special needs department as a one-on-one teacher/ tutor.
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2000-2002
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Site Director YMCA After School Program, Rockport MA
Directed recreational program for school-aged children. Supervised junior counselors. Instituted enrichment activities to teach communication, social skills, character development and self-esteem.
Teen Drama, Gloucester YMCA Teen Center
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Summer Drama Specialist YMCA Camp Spindrift, Gloucester, MA
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1999-2001
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JapeScape Historical Productions, Gloucester, MA
Self-employed as a writer, performer and promoter of historical and religious drama. Appeared at Borders Books, Sawyer Free Library and various school assemblies in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.
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1986- Present
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Professional Actor
Performed professionally for several Acting Agencies and Production Companies of Stage, Radio, Film and Television. (See Professional Acting Resume)
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Skills
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Oral and written communication, public speaking, voice-overs, singer/ songwriter, and public relations/ promotion. Highly organized.
References Available upon Request
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