Courtnee Miles Roberson
At a young age, Courtnee Miles Roberson knew the stage was calling her name. She had her first dance recital at the age of four years old, and ever since then, she’s been hooked. Paired with her love of writing, Courtnee knew that directing plays opened her eyes to a new aspect of theatre, expanding her passion for the craft. After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Theatre, she was featured in an independent film and a web series. Courtnee is currently a Teaching Artist at various theatres in the metro Atlanta area, including the Alliance Theatre, Serenbe Playhouse, the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County, Jitterbug Performing Arts, and more. She is currently a Reading Interventionist at KIPP STRIVE Primary School. She uses her passion for theatre education to promote growth in Literacy.
Social Media: Instagram
Arts Disciplines: Theatre/Drama, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Poetry/Spoken Word
Core Content Curriculum Areas: Theatre/Drama, English/Language Arts
Specialized Content Areas: Literacy, Character Education, Mindfulness Strategies
Grade Levels: Pre-K, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Special Populations: At-Risk Students, Dyslexic Students, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Students, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students, Exceptional Learners (students with disabilities as well as those who are gifted and talented
Geographic Availability: Metro Atlanta
Program Types: School-based Classroom Workshop(s), School-based Afterschool Program, School-based Assembly Program, School-based Residency Program, School-based Summer Program
Community-based Workshop(s), Community-based Assembly Program, Community-based Afterschool Program, Community-based Residency Program, Community-based Summer Program
Hybrid Online and In-Person Content for Schools
Program Fees: $400 for a 6 week workshop (one hour session each week for six weeks) or $40 for drop-in classes
Artistic Profile:
At a young age, Courtnee MeShon Miles knew the stage was calling her name. She had her first dance recital at the age of four years old, and ever since then, she’s been hooked. Paired with her love of writing, Courtnee knew that directing plays opened her eyes to a new aspect of theatre, expanding her passion for the craft. After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Theatre, she was featured in an independent film and a web series. Courtnee also has written for several publications and interned for CBS Radio Atlanta and Lucky Dog Filmworks. Courtnee is currently a Teaching Artist at various theatres in the metro-Atlanta area, including the Alliance Theatre, Serenbe Playhouse, the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County, Jitterbug Performing Arts and more. Her work as a Teaching Artist at the Alliance Theatre includes introducing children six-years-old and younger to the craft of acting. She gets the most gratification from interacting with students and allowing them to explore their creativity in a positive way. Courtnee currently serves as a Reading Interventionist at KIPP STRIVE Primary School. She uses her passion for theatre education to promote growth in Literacy.
Teaching Experience:
- Reading Interventionist, KIPP STRIVE Primary School, 2019-Present
- Creates lesson and unit plans using differentiation
- Explicits teaches scholars based on their reading needs
- Special Education Paraprofessional, Douglas County Schools, 2015-2017
- Assists teacher in classroom management, effectively teaches students of varied ages and academic levels, provides one-on-one and small group instruction.
- Assists teacher in classroom management, effectively teaches students of varied ages and academic levels, provides one-on-one and small group instruction.
- Teaching Artist, Jitterbug Performing Arts, May 2016-July 2016
- Utilizes varied artistic mediums to produce daily showcases, designs and presents exciting lessons that actively engage learners, allows children to explore their creativity.
- Teaching Artist Alliance Theatre, 2013-Present
- Introduces children to the craft of acting and creative drama, directs weekly showcases, writes scripts, plans and teaches lessons geared toward creative and theatrical development.
- Teaching Artist, Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County, 2013-Present
- Teaches private acting workshops to children ages 4-11 years old, instructs creative lessons geared toward families in Douglas County and surrounding areas.
Sample Programs:
- “Little Dreamers Creative Drama Workshop”:This workshop will introduce young artists to the elements of theatre through acting, character development, singing, design, and team building by using their imaginations and retelling popular stories. This class is a great way to develop an awareness of personal space and hone focus skills.
Sample Lesson Plans:
- Little Dreamer’s Summer Session – Lesson Plan
- Spring Break Arts Camp 2017 – Curriculum and Lesson Plan
- Listing ID: 6004