Tomi Griffin
Profile:
Advocate for using Creative Drama to teach multiple intelligences; Employing imaginative strategies to empower students in the art of effective communication. Over 20 years theatre and organizational experience.
Education:
Masters Degree-Central Washington University- Ellensburg, Washington-Theatrical Production 2008
Bachelor of Science with Honors, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, Oregon, 6/03.
- Major: Theatre
- Minor: Secondary Education
- Capstone: Director of Educational Children’s Theatre Tour of La Grande Grade Schools
Oregon State Initial Teaching License, Arizona State Teaching Certificate
- Endorsements: Theatre, English (AZ)
- Authorizations: ML, HL
Professional Experience:
HS Drama Teacher: St. John’s International School Waterloo, Belgium-Aug 2007-current
- Instructed six classes of drama 9-12 including HL and SL IB Theatre
- Directed main-stage production Up the Down Staircase, children’s theatre
- Leader of TAPS and ISTA Theatre Trips for students
Drama Teacher: Shepherd Jr. High, Mesa, AZ 2003-2007
- Instructing five classes of Drama: 7th Grade Speech/Performing Arts, 8th Grade Drama, 9th Grade Advanced Drama, 9th Grade Stagecraft, 7-9th grade Musical Theatre, and Director of Drama Club
- Instructed two classes 8th Grade English (2003)
- Directed, designed & produced numerous main-stage productions
Social/Recreation Activities Director-Pacific Pointe Retirement Inn, King City, OR 6/97-12/00
Duties: Designed and implemented social/recreational activities schedule including all entertainment, exercise classes, newsletter writing, editing & production, bus excursions and transportation, coordinated guest speakers, volunteers, vendors, clergy, meetings and facility use, budgeting, ordering and purchasing, planning, developing, decorating and hostess of Special Events for the Residents of P.P.R.I and the community of King City. Assistant to the Administrator, Marketing
Director and Community Relations, Safety Supervisor. Employee of the year for 2000.
Assistant Cruise Director-Princess Cruises, Los Angeles, CA 8/95-1/97
Duties: Responsible for planning and implementing all onboard activities and entertainment. i.e. Bingo, Line dancing, Liar’s Club, Service Clubs, M.C. Pool
Olympics and Sports Events, Special Events, and Theme Parties, Production Show Hostess, Hostess of “Good Morning Sky Princess” TV. Broadcast, Social Hostess, Tour Escort, etc. Emergency Muster Station Leader.
Tour Guide, Stage Host & American Tail Performer- Universal Studios Hollywood, CA 6/91-8/95
Duties: Leading groups through a scenic tour of a 415 acre behind the scenes full production motion picture and television studio. Including V.I.P. Tours, Special Events and Galas. Presentation of “The World of Cinemagic” Special Effects Show. Lead Dancer in “An American Tail, Fievel Goes West” Costume Character Show. Earthquake Safety, Environmental & Career Seminar Guide.
Children’s Theatre Workshop Hostess-Los Angeles Schools CA 93-95
Duties: Traveling throughout Southern California Schools with “Cabbages &Kings” and “The Magic Mirror” production groups, performing in and teaching children’s theatre to ages 4-18.
Special Interests/Skills:
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, Writing, Member of Screen Actors Guild, American Television and Radio Artists, Portland Actors Ensemble, Dancing, Athletics, Certified Scuba Diver, Photography, Travel, Improv Theatre, Set & Costume Design, Directing, Playwriting, Make-up, Current Passport, C.D.L. & C.P.R., Former teacher at Barbizon Acting & Modeling School. Computer Literate. Volunteer-Head Start, student pilot.
Other Training:
Various Commercial, Theatrical and Film Workshops including U.C.L.A. Workshops and American Film Institute Student Films, Aerobics Fitness Association of America.