nancy anton

new york, french, british

I've been using my voice for 53 years and it appears to work well. The content may sometimes be unusual, but the pitch and enunciation are usually successful. I performed as a bug in a cable commercial. I was told I spoke very "bug-like" which I choose to believe is complimentary. BA Media Communication minors in theater and art MS education of gifted and talented writer - essays for local newspapers background actor - hoping to move to the forefront hmmmm.... Attached is my resume: Education MS in Education of the Gifted/Talented College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY BA in Media Communication; Minors in Theater and Fine Art Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ Professional Certifications Elementary Education; grades Pre K-6 Art Education; grades K-12 Gifted Education; grades K-12 Professional Affiliations National Art Education Association National Association for Gifted Children Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Experience Teacher of the Gifted/Talented Clarkstown Central School District, New City, NY, 9/08 –10/09; one year leave replacement Implement “Dimensions” program in Congers and Link Elementary Schools (4th and 5th grade) Instruct “Word Masters” and “Math Olympiad” programs (4th and 5th grade) Organize activities for 3rd grade enrichment Substitute Teacher and CSE Teacher Representative Lakeland Central School District, Shrub Oak, NY, 2002 – present Preparation and creative implementation of lesson plans, review of IEP data, consultation with primary teachers; grades K-12, all areas Selected by Director of Student Services to represent regular education teachers at Committee of Special Education meetings; assist in the development of educational plans for students from pre- school through high school career Teen Connection Regional Director Northern Westchester Region, 2007-2008 Coordinate and implement events for middle school students; Responsible for correspondence, recruitment, advertising, and fiscal management Team Manager and Appraiser Odyssey of the Mind/Destination Imagination, 1997-99, 2004-06 Create, organize, and prepare elementary teams for participation in annual international problem solving competitions; Design program guiding students through the process of overcoming “obstacles” in order to realize goals; Develop time lines, instill the of value of teamwork, compassion, risk taking, and commitment; Enable all participants to embrace their unique qualities and talents; Serve as appraiser at regional tournament Additional Employment Arts and Crafts Instructor Benjamin Franklin Elem. School after school program; AC Moore Creative Dramatics Instructor Benjamin Franklin Elementary School; Peekskill Repertory Theater Science Instructor Northern Westchester YM/YWHA preschool program Kids on Tour Director - Instituted not-for-profit organization providing educational tours for preschool children; Responsible for community outreach, fiscal management, advertising, and coordination of guest speakers. Artist and Product Manager Amscan, Inc., Generated new product ideas for international party goods manufacturer; Designed 3- dimensional “mock-ups” of products for use in catalog photography; Utilized graphic design techniques to develop “mechanicals”; Assessed consumer response and production costs; Worked with committee to contemplate future market needs and brainstorm additional product ideas; Selected as illustrator responsible for products involving cartoon art; Designated as writer and illustrator of party game books for children and adults. Professional Acting Various featured and background work for film and television Publications Articles - The Journal News, Putnam County Press, The North County News, Mahopac News