About Anthony Sun P.
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Teaching Artist
Jan, 2019 - PresentShadow Box Theatre
Devise and direct a musical about nonviolence and antiracism with predominantly working-class students of color ages 7-11 at the Bedford Village School Collaborate with co-teacher to craft culturally-relevant lesson plans and curricula based on principles of Theatre of the Oppressed, restorative practices and antiracism Develop and facilitate distance learning curricula for a unit on movement and puppetry
Student Teacher (English)
Jan, 2020 - May, 2020East Side Community School
Collaborate closely with mentor teacher in developing and facilitating interdisciplinary curricula for a semester-long class on dramatic tragedy, bridging theatre practices and literary analysis Prepare students for analysis of text required for Performance Based Assessment Task by facilitating class discussion and activities and assessing student work Participate in faculty meetings to discuss different plans for community schooling Build relationships and mentorship with students during advisory
Student Teacher (Theatre)
Sep, 2019 - Dec, 2019PS 217
Develop a 5-week unit on devising tableaux for a 3rd Grade Inclusion class, closely collaborating with mentor teacher and paraeducators to differentiate instruction. Lead students in theatre games to develop understanding of and enact acting practices, creative play, gross motor skills
Songwriter/Music Director/Assistant Director
Aug, 2019 - Nov, 2019NYU Steinhardt
Facilitate music rehearsals for an official NYU production of Brecht’s The Good Soul of Szechuan, writing and teaching songs to actors and musicians Help organize casting, advocating for a predominantly Asian cast and coordinating publicity for auditions, and help connect with local high schools with little access to theatre spaces for accessible performances Advocate for ethical representation of Chinese people in the acting, casting, production design, costume, and staging choices
Reading and Writing Tutor
Oct, 2018 - Jan, 2020America Reads
Mentor students through creating inquiry-driven research assignments, such as research papers on #BlackLivesMatter, critical fabulations based on primary sources, etc. Collaborate closely with mentor teachers to develop and facilitate curriculum for interdisciplinary units utilizing project based learning through theatre to analyze text
Teaching Fellow/Choir Director
Jun, 2017 - Aug, 2017Breakthrough Silicon Valley
Taught English Writing and Choir to middle school students in East Side San Jose. Tasks included: developing curriculum, planning lessons, conducting lessons, and running performances.
Co-founder/Ensemble Manager, Saxophone Ensemble
May, 2013 - Aug, 2013Hopkins Jr. High Summer Music Camp
Founded with friend Khanh Nguyen. Chose music, scheduled venues for rehearsal and performance, and managed musicians and publicity.
Education
B.A. Music and English
Aug, 2013San Jose State University
M.A. in Educational Theatre (NYS Initial Certification ELA and Theatre)
Aug, 2018 - May, 2020NYU Steinhardt
Certifications
Initial ELA (7-12) Teaching Certificate
Aug, 2020NYU Steinhardt/New York State
Initial Drama (K-12) Teaching Certificate
Aug, 2020NYU Steinhardt/New York State
Awards
Music Scholarship for Saxophone Performance
Aug, 2013San Jose State University
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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