7/29/2019 Resume - Matthew Burgess
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Matthew Burgess
B214 103 Wellman Crescent, Saskatoon, SK S7T 0C1
Home: 306.979.3279 Cell: 306.717.6715 : [email protected]
Summary
Creative and innovative Drama and English teacher dedicated to
enhancing students' education and development through
fine arts. I bring to the teaching profession a wealth of
knowledge and experience in performing arts, an appreciation
for
languages, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Highlights
Stage combat Music (guitar, bass guitar, banjo, saxophone,
vocals) Theatre directing Sports (basketball, soccer, track and
field) Props, set, and costume design and construction Film
production Technical operations (sound and lights) Creative
writing
Accomplishments
During my practicum at Aden Bowman, I had the opportunity to
apply some of my professional experience in a few
different classroom settings.
Led a stage combat lesson for grade10 Drama students to increase
physical awareness and encouragecommunication through controlled
and choreographed stage fighting.
Incorporated a film assignment into an ELA 30A unit on humour.
Students were asked to work in groups to write,film, and edit a
short movie trailer about a Canadian stereotype. Built a dolly
system to help students achieve a
more professional product.
Modeled the Drama 20/30 class after the Actors Studio in New
York, making each lesson a workshop for students.Video recorded
every performance with teacher/peer feedback, which was shared with
the student through
Dropbox for independent study.
Nominated for the Bates Award for Excellence in Student
Teaching.Experience
Teacher Candidate
Aden Bowman Collegiate (September December 2012)
Taught Drama 20/30, ELA 30A & 30B, and Creative Writing
20/30. Co-directed the senior drama production of Little Women.
Assistant coached freshman basketball. Connected with drama
teachers at a common department meeting and was invited to teach
stage combat at
other Saskatoon high schools.
Actor
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival (2000- current)
Professional actor for 12 seasons playing various roles
including Hamlet (Hamlet), Orlando (As You Like It), Brutus(Julius
Caesar), Leontes (Winter's Tale), Bassanio (Merchant of Venice),
Macbeth (Macbeth - 2013 season).
Actor and Instructor
Persephone Theatre (2002 2011)
Actor in several productions including Saint Joan, The Tempest,
Home Ice, The Walnut Tree, Velocity, The MerryAdventures of Robin
Hood, A Christmas Story.
Acting instructor for Persephone Theatre School. Collaborated
with students to create and develop new work foryear-end
performances.
Education
Bachelor of Education: Drama and English
University of Saskatchewan (April 2013)
Bachelor of Arts: Drama
University of Saskatchewan (April 2013)
