1. Rick J. Kimball
9669 Yorkshire Dr
South Jordan , Utah 84095
801.979.6055 dramaricky@yahoo.com
Education
Westminster College, Salt Lake City, UT Fall 2010
Master of Arts in Teaching
Teaching Licensure, Secondary Theater
4.0 Cumulative GPA
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Fall 2008
B.F.A. in Teaching Theater
3.5 Cumulative GPA
Teaching Position
Legacy Preparatory Academy, Woods Cross, UT
Theater Department Head September 2010 - June 2013
HS Theater One Class
 Created lesson plans based on state core standards and utilizing drama standards
 Gave foundational drama acting structure to students in sixth and seventh grade
 Students rehearsed and performed a one act play within this class
 Students would have a mixture of performance and written assessments
HS Advanced Drama
 Taught advanced theories of acting and movement to these students
 Rehearsed for full length play within class
 Learned concepts behind directing and stage management
 Students would have a written assessment for each unit
 Students participated in regional and state theater competitions
HS Improvisation
 Taught the advanced styles of sketch comedy and improvisation as taught by Second City
 Taught the various skills and terms behind improv performance
 Rehearsed and performed various public displayed of improvisation
 Students learned the various history of free form theater
HS Musical Theater
 Rehearsed and performed a full length musical
 Taught various vocal and acting practices within musicals
 Taught advanced styles of acting
 Students helped create and perform a musical revue within class
 Students learned various audition techniques
 Assessments were a combination of performance and quizzes
Film Studies
 Students learned to analyze the medium of film for narrative structure
 Taught the elements behind the making of films
 Students learned social ramifications behind cultural filmmaking
 Students were involved in the process of film making within this class
 Assessments were a combination of group projects and film analysis papers
Technical Theater
 Students learned how to use the vast technology involved with lighting, sound and stage design
 Students learned how to design sets according to play needs
 Taught students how to analyze a play for aesthetic qualities conducive to Set Design
 Learn various aspects of Stage Management
 Students ran all the logistic and technical elements of the school musical productions
 Students would have a combination of hands on experience and textbook study

2. Field Placement
Kearns High School, Salt Lake City, UT
Mentor Teacher: Karen Whiting Spring 2010
*Finished my student teaching within paid position at Legacy Prep in Fall 2010 (see above)
Theater Three Class
 Created lesson plans based on state core standards and utilizing drama standards
 Rehearsed scenes with students in preparation for performance final
Play Production
 Directing and facilitated the rehearsal of play during a class period
 Oversaw various technical aspects of the production, Joseph and Technicolor Dreamcoat
Related Experience
Assistant Stage Manager Spring 2001
Utah Opera Association, Salt Lake City, UT
Stage Play Director Spring 2008
Indian Hills Elementary School, Salt Lake City, UT
Summer Theater Boot Camp Director Summer 2012
Legacy Preparatory Academy , Woods Cross, UT
Work Experience
Metropolitan Telecommunications, Salt Lake City, UT 2008-2010
Billing System Operator
 Facilitated company billing system according to changes on customer accounts
 Created various spreadsheets that instituted new communication policies
Mayan Restaurant, Salt Lake City, UT 2006-2007 /2000-2004
Entertainment Manager
 Created and directed new dive, entertainment, and music shows within restaurant
 Produced lighting design for shows with Larry H. Miller technical director
 Created sponsorship relationships with such companies as Aquatech and Poco Loco
 Wrote new comprehensive entertainment program for all staff at restaurant
Skills
 Stage Lighting Design
 Sound Design
 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Explorer)
 Stage and Film Acting
 Stage Management
Credentials
Westminster College Career Resource Center
1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
Phone: (801)832-2590 Fax: (801)832-3103
Email: vflurer@westminstercollege.edu