Debi D. Hall
Teaching, Editing and/or Administrative Consultant
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
24 Years teaching Language Arts, Drama, Theater Production, Directing, Speech, Creative Writing, English
Literature, American Literature at High School Level
20 years as Student Relations Liason and Coordinator of bridging the gap programs designed
to connect families, students and teachers. Emphasis on conflict resolution and parent/school liason
3 years teaching experience at The University of Oklahoma Department of English
4 years as Legal Assistant for prominent Oklahoma City law firm
3 years as Public Relations Coordinator for textbook publishing company
3 years as Editor for Native American, curriculum based textbook
5 years experience with groups and national competition for Odyssey of the Mind
Experience Includes:
• Working with student teachers to effect smooth transition into staff teaching
• Working with teachers to effect classroom strategies designed to address the needs of their demographic
• Curriculum development for school systems to adhere to state standards
• Team curriculum writing to enhance standardized test scores
• Created SACK (Students for Academic Commitment to Knowledge) Program to help at risk teenagers.
• Coordinated Parent/School and Community teams to work together for student achievement
• Created Team strategies for graduation standards in preparation for EXIT state requirements
• Proven leadership ability and resourcefulness
• Willingness to take substantial career risks to achieve long and short term goals
• Success in dealing with a variety of people in high stress and critical conditions
• Result oriented with a commitment to quality
• Skilled in program design and implementation
• Highly efficient organizational and project management skills
• Highly energetic with self-discipline, humor, ambition and well-developed work ethic
EDUCATION
The University of Oklahoma Graduate Studies, MS English Literature
The University of Oklahoma, BA Drama, English, Language Arts, Speech, Business English
English and American Literature. California Teaching Certificate #040241330,
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate #0098245, Texas Certificate #441541463
The University of Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, France, Summer Degree Program
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
August, 2004 to Present – Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, CA – Substituting
1999-2004 Irving Independent School District, Irving, Texas
2000-2005 Continuation of Curriculum planning and development as well as directing and Community
Outreach Programs. Model Classroom Computer Curriculum, Integration for Multi Cultural Studies,
Coordinated Parent/School and Community teams to work together for student achievement
1980-1999 Oklahoma City Public Schools
Sponsored activities as noted below and conducted fundraising activities to expedite project goals and
production expenses resulting in a $30,000 program. Wrote curriculum for and opened International
Baccalaureate and Fine Arts Secondary School in 1995. Created SACK (Students for Academic Commitment to
Knowledge) Program to help at risk teenagers
1978-1980 The University of Oklahoma
Taught English and American Literature with focus on critical writing skills
1976-1978 Wadsworth Publishing Company, Belmont, California
Public Relations Assistant Supervisor. Supervision of support personnel and client relations for textbook
publishing company
1970-1976 The University of Oklahoma Native American Studies
Editor of High School Curriculum based textbook, which included Native American Literature and Drama
COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Alpha Phil Social Sorority; Social Chairman Alpha Phi Alumni Advisory Board, Costume Design and
Construction, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Auburn, New York; Novelist, Poet and Playwright, Oklahoma
Historical Society, Texas Educators of Theatre Arts, Oklahoma Education Association, Women Film, Odyssey of
the Mind, Oklahoma Special Olympics
ACTIVITIES SPONSORED
Writer/Director, Mid-Winter Follies, Norman Community Charity Organization
Senior Class Advisor – 5 years
Junior Class Advisor – 8 years
Prom and Harvest Moon Coordinator and Christmas Dances
SADD -Students Against Drunk Driving
NAPP – Narcotic Alcohol Prevention Program
It’s All In The Cards – Outreach Program
Passages – Outreach Program
International Thespian Troupe
Alpha Phi Pan Hellenic representative
Cerebral Palsy Center of Oklahoma Children’s Christmas Pageant Writer and Director
Baptist Children’s Home Charity Volunteer
YMCA Children’s Camp
State and National Forensics Contests
Oklahoma Arts Institute Fall Acting Workshops
Writer, Director and Producer of 65 original plays for High School students
Sponsor Student Theater tours of New York and Europe
Young artists writing programs for original production of student projects
PUBLISHED WORKS
Failure Is Never A Solution, Because You Are The Difference, a Manual and Workbook for professional
development. @2005 by Bridge2Life, Inc.
Look Inside: A Feminist Response to Tom Jones, @1993, The University of Oklahoma Press
Teaching, Editing and/or Administrative Consultant
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
24 Years teaching Language Arts, Drama, Theater Production, Directing, Speech, Creative Writing, English
Literature, American Literature at High School Level
20 years as Student Relations Liason and Coordinator of bridging the gap programs designed
to connect families, students and teachers. Emphasis on conflict resolution and parent/school liason
3 years teaching experience at The University of Oklahoma Department of English
4 years as Legal Assistant for prominent Oklahoma City law firm
3 years as Public Relations Coordinator for textbook publishing company
3 years as Editor for Native American, curriculum based textbook
5 years experience with groups and national competition for Odyssey of the Mind
Experience Includes:
• Working with student teachers to effect smooth transition into staff teaching
• Working with teachers to effect classroom strategies designed to address the needs of their demographic
• Curriculum development for school systems to adhere to state standards
• Team curriculum writing to enhance standardized test scores
• Created SACK (Students for Academic Commitment to Knowledge) Program to help at risk teenagers.
• Coordinated Parent/School and Community teams to work together for student achievement
• Created Team strategies for graduation standards in preparation for EXIT state requirements
• Proven leadership ability and resourcefulness
• Willingness to take substantial career risks to achieve long and short term goals
• Success in dealing with a variety of people in high stress and critical conditions
• Result oriented with a commitment to quality
• Skilled in program design and implementation
• Highly efficient organizational and project management skills
• Highly energetic with self-discipline, humor, ambition and well-developed work ethic
EDUCATION
The University of Oklahoma Graduate Studies, MS English Literature
The University of Oklahoma, BA Drama, English, Language Arts, Speech, Business English
English and American Literature. California Teaching Certificate #040241330,
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate #0098245, Texas Certificate #441541463
The University of Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, France, Summer Degree Program
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
August, 2004 to Present – Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, CA – Substituting
1999-2004 Irving Independent School District, Irving, Texas
2000-2005 Continuation of Curriculum planning and development as well as directing and Community
Outreach Programs. Model Classroom Computer Curriculum, Integration for Multi Cultural Studies,
Coordinated Parent/School and Community teams to work together for student achievement
1980-1999 Oklahoma City Public Schools
Sponsored activities as noted below and conducted fundraising activities to expedite project goals and
production expenses resulting in a $30,000 program. Wrote curriculum for and opened International
Baccalaureate and Fine Arts Secondary School in 1995. Created SACK (Students for Academic Commitment to
Knowledge) Program to help at risk teenagers
1978-1980 The University of Oklahoma
Taught English and American Literature with focus on critical writing skills
1976-1978 Wadsworth Publishing Company, Belmont, California
Public Relations Assistant Supervisor. Supervision of support personnel and client relations for textbook
publishing company
1970-1976 The University of Oklahoma Native American Studies
Editor of High School Curriculum based textbook, which included Native American Literature and Drama
COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Alpha Phil Social Sorority; Social Chairman Alpha Phi Alumni Advisory Board, Costume Design and
Construction, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Auburn, New York; Novelist, Poet and Playwright, Oklahoma
Historical Society, Texas Educators of Theatre Arts, Oklahoma Education Association, Women Film, Odyssey of
the Mind, Oklahoma Special Olympics
ACTIVITIES SPONSORED
Writer/Director, Mid-Winter Follies, Norman Community Charity Organization
Senior Class Advisor – 5 years
Junior Class Advisor – 8 years
Prom and Harvest Moon Coordinator and Christmas Dances
SADD -Students Against Drunk Driving
NAPP – Narcotic Alcohol Prevention Program
It’s All In The Cards – Outreach Program
Passages – Outreach Program
International Thespian Troupe
Alpha Phi Pan Hellenic representative
Cerebral Palsy Center of Oklahoma Children’s Christmas Pageant Writer and Director
Baptist Children’s Home Charity Volunteer
YMCA Children’s Camp
State and National Forensics Contests
Oklahoma Arts Institute Fall Acting Workshops
Writer, Director and Producer of 65 original plays for High School students
Sponsor Student Theater tours of New York and Europe
Young artists writing programs for original production of student projects
PUBLISHED WORKS
Failure Is Never A Solution, Because You Are The Difference, a Manual and Workbook for professional
development. @2005 by Bridge2Life, Inc.
Look Inside: A Feminist Response to Tom Jones, @1993, The University of Oklahoma Press
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