2327 McKinley Ave. San Antonio, TX 78210 Phone: (210) 827-0845 E-mail: codyeoff@nisd.net Cody S. Eoff Educational Statement As a facilitator of student learning, I pledge to be a positive and uplifting role model for my students. I understand that I can only act as an encourager of learning, and I will do my part to see that each student is challenged to strive for the very best. From their guided success, students could leave high school as potentially productive citizens in their communities and work settings. Objectives High School Theatre and Technical Theatre Teacher High School One-Act Play Director High School U.I.L. Speech Events Coach U.I.L. Coordinator Teaching Strengths *Theatre Arts Professional Memberships Association of Texas Professional Educators Education 1994 – 1998 Howard Payne University Education Major / Theatre Major Speech Minor Awards Received *Technical Theatre Texas Educational Theatre Association Brownwood, TX Bachelor of Science National Dean’s List President of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity (2 consecutive years) Member of Student Speaker’s Bureau Member of A Cappella Choir Certification of Award for Maintaining at least 3.5 GPA Outstanding Minor in Speech Communication Outstanding Minor Actor in Drama Outstanding Supporting Actor in Drama Best Actor in Drama Outstanding Technical Theatre Student (3 consecutive years) Who’s Who Among America’s High School Teachers, 2000 Who’s Who Among America’s High School Teachers, 2002 Who’s Who Among America’s High School Teachers, 2005-2006 Professional ExperienceEducation 2008-present Earl Warren High School San Antonio, TX Technical Theatre & Theatre Arts I Teacher Provide instruction in Technical Theatre I-IV and Theatre Arts I to heterogeneous groups of students with mixed abilities. Implement curriculum utilizing cooperative learning, alternative assessment, and grading rubrics. Work cooperatively with administrators, team leaders, department coordinators, and content specialists to meet curriculum objectives. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. Modify teaching strategies to meet the needs of at-risk, dyslexic, ESL, LEP, and special education students. Act as Technical Director for all productions of the Theatre Department. Act as Assistant Theatre Director on all productions, including productions for One-Act Play competition. Director of some fall productions. Produce a high quality production suitable for a variety of audiences (i.e. parents, district/campus administrators and students). Develop and implement a timeline to assure preparedness for productions and competitions. Maintain auditorium organization for campus. Fine Arts “Teacher of the Year” for 2012 2005-2008 John Jay High School San Antonio, TX Technical Theatre Teacher Provide instruction in Technical Theatre I-IV to heterogeneous groups of students with mixed abilities. Implement curriculum utilizing cooperative learning, alternative assessment, and grading rubrics. Work cooperatively with administrators, team leaders, department coordinators, and content specialists to meet curriculum objectives. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. Modify teaching strategies to meet the needs of at-risk, dyslexic, ESL, LEP, and special education students. Act as Technical Director for all productions of the Theatre Department. Act as Assistant Theatre Director on all productions, including productions for One-Act Play competition. Produce a high quality production suitable for a variety of audiences (i.e. parents, district/campus administrators and students). Develop and implement a timeline to assure preparedness for productions and competitions. Maintain Auditorium Usage Calendar for campus. Design, construct, and administrate annual Haunted House. 2002-2005 Sandra Day O’Connor High School San Antonio, TX Theatre and Communication Applications Teacher Provided instruction in Theatre I-IV and Communication Applications to heterogeneous groups of students with mixed abilities. Implemented curriculum utilizing cooperative learning, alternative assessment, and grading rubrics. Worked cooperatively with administrators, team leaders, department coordinators, and content specialists to meet curriculum objectives. Established and maintained open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. Modified teaching strategies to meet the needs of at-risk, dyslexic, ESL, LEP, and special education students. Acted as Assistant Theatre Director on all productions, including productions for One-Act Play competition. Produced a high quality production suitable for a variety of audiences (i.e. parents, district/campus administrators and students). Developed and implemented a timeline to assure preparedness for productions and competitions. Texas State Thespian One-Hour Main Stage Slot Invitation and Performance, 2003 Director, Solo Mime Performance: Advancement to the National Convention, 2004-2005 Director of One-Act Play Award-Winning Students: One-Act Play “Best Actor” Award District 2003, Area 2003, Zone 2004, District 2004, Zone 2005; One-Act Play “Best Actress” Award District 2003, Zone 2004, Area 2004; Numerous “All-Star Cast” Awards and “Honorable Mention All-Star Cast” Awards Zone-Regional, 2002-2005 1998-2002 Sonora High School Sonora, TX Theatre, Technical Theatre and Communication Applications Teacher Provided instruction in Theatre I-IV, Technical Theatre and Communication Applications to heterogeneous groups of students with mixed abilities. Implemented curriculum utilizing cooperative learning, alternative assessment, and grading rubrics. Worked cooperatively with administrators, team leaders, department coordinators, content specialists to meet curriculum objectives. Established and maintained open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. Modified teaching strategies to meet the needs of at-risk, dyslexic, ESL, LEP, and special education students. Acted as Assistant Theatre Director on all productions, including productions for One-Act Play competition. Produced a high quality production suitable for a variety of audiences (i.e. parents, district/campus administrators and students). Developed and implemented a timeline to assure preparedness for productions and competitions. Director of One-Act Play Award-Winning Students: “Best Actor” Award District 2001, District 2002, Area 2002; “Best Actress” Award District 2000, Area 2001, Area 2002; Numerous “All-Star Cast” Awards and “Honorable Mention All-Star Cast” Awards Zone-Regional, 1999-2002 Director, One-Act Play: Region 2000, Region 2001, State 2002 Director, One-Act Play “Best Technician” Award: State 2002 Director, UIL Prose, Poetry, Informative Speaking and L-D Debate: Region 2000, Region 2001 Director, UIL Poetry: State 2000 Professional ExperienceActing/Directing 2014-2015 Self-Employed Critic Judge San Antonio, TX UIL One-Act Play Critic Judge Help facilitate and answer questions during each “Director’s Meeting.” Objectively watch productions and offer a ranking and an oral/written critique. 2011-2013 Rising Star Summer Theatre Camp San Antonio, TX Technical Director Designed and Constructed Set for Rising Star Theatre Camp: Beauty and the Beast, Summer 2011, Aladdin, Jr., Summer 2012, The Little Mermaid, Jr., Summer 2013. Coordinated with team members which included: director, assistant director, costumer, props, vocal coach, and choreographer. 2014 Rising Star Summer Theatre Camp San Antonio, TX Camp Coordinator Coordinated all camp activities with team members. Facilitated all purchasing, disciple, medical occurrences, transportation, lunch/snacks, paper work and attendance. 2006-2008 Murder Mystery Players, Inc. San Antonio, TX Actor Perform Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Dave & Busters and Other Private Venues in and around San Antonio, 2006-2007 Use Improvisation on “Team Building” and “Mission Task Force” Performances, 2007-2008 2005-2007 Lyric Performing Arts Center Brownwood, TX Director Directed Children’s Theatre for Brownwood Community Theatre: Miss Nelson Is Missing, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, and The Stinky Cheese Man, 2005-2007 Coordinated with Lyric Performing Arts Center Board Members, 2005-2007 2006-2007 Lyric Performing Arts Center Brownwood, TX Technical Director Designed and Constructed Set for Children’s Theatre for Brownwood Community Theatre: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, and The Stinky Cheese Man 2006-2007 Professional Contacts Coordinated with Lyric Performing Arts Center Board Members and Technical Crews, 2006-2007 Renee Buchanan—Theatre/Debate Teacher at Saginaw High School 836 Hemlock Trail Saginaw, TX 76131 814-372-4648 David Nanny—Director of Theatre/Fine Arts Coordinator at Warren High School 9411 W Military Dr. San Antonio, TX 78251 210-397-4285 Personal Contacts Lauren West—ELA Teacher/8th Grade Journalism at Vale Middle School 9634 Fallen Willow San Antonio, TX 78254 210-397-5700, 210-639-1291 Mayce Blackmon—Training Specialist at Amazon Web Services 403 Cambria Dr. Coppell, TX 75019 214-502-3512 Omar Leos—Coordinator for Visual and Theatre Arts at SAISD 1700 Tampico St. San Antonio, TX 78207 210-269-7075