Nancy Merlin Resume
Nancy Merlin
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EDUCATION
Duke University, Bachelor of Arts � Theater Studies, Minor: English May 2019
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pig Iron Theater Company, Philadelphia, PA � Intern July 2019 � Sept 2019
� Will assistant stage manage Superterranean, a devised theater piece designed by Tony Award winner Mimi Lien
Mindspire Tutoring & Test Prep, Durham, NC � Librarian and Proctor March 2019 � Present
� Wrote over 50 sample SAT and ACT questions for a testing app
� Administered and graded up to 30 free practice SAT and ACT tests on weekends
� Kept stock of, scanned, and catalogued Mindspire�s test prep material
Wyzant, Remote � SAT, ACT and English Tutor Jan 2018 � Present
� Improved students� SAT scores by at least 120 points and ACT scores by at least 6 points
� Student outcomes include acceptances to University of Southern California and Cornell University (undergraduate) and University of Michigan, Duke University, and UNC-Chapel Hill (medical school)
� Edited essays in English, Public Policy, Biology, Nursing Studies, Music Theory, and Economics
Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern, Durham, NC � Company Member Nov 2015 � May 2017
� Applied theater coursework in acting, dramaturgy and stage management to a professional theater setting
� Attended rehearsals, built sets, coordinated schedules and communicated production information in a fast paced environment
Duke Bass Connections, Durham, NC � Student Researcher June 2015 � December 2015
� Researched the extent to which federal government agencies carried out Retrospective Regulatory Review
� Interviewed NC policy officials about challenges they faced conducting RRR and proposed solutions
PROJECTS
Monkey Paw/Monkey Claw Theater, Itinerant � Founder December 2018 � Present
� Created a production company to serve as the vehicle for my work as a director and visual artist
� Produced 3 art shows and directed a one-act play, with plans to direct another in June 2019
� Recruited local Durham, NC actors and designers to participate
AWARDS
Benenson Award in the Arts, Undergraduate Research Office � 2016 and 2019
Outstanding Acting Student Award, Duke Theater Studies � 2019
SKILLS
Illustration; Graphic Design; Acting; Directing; Design; Stage Management; Teaching; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Adobe Photoshop; Experienced in working with ESL students and adults, primarily Chinese and Russian-speaking students
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Russian; Beginner German; Beginner Spanish
Nancy Merlin
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EDUCATION
Duke University, Bachelor of Arts � Theater Studies, Minor: English May 2019
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pig Iron Theater Company, Philadelphia, PA � Intern July 2019 � Sept 2019
� Will assistant stage manage Superterranean, a devised theater piece designed by Tony Award winner Mimi Lien
Mindspire Tutoring & Test Prep, Durham, NC � Librarian and Proctor March 2019 � Present
� Wrote over 50 sample SAT and ACT questions for a testing app
� Administered and graded up to 30 free practice SAT and ACT tests on weekends
� Kept stock of, scanned, and catalogued Mindspire�s test prep material
Wyzant, Remote � SAT, ACT and English Tutor Jan 2018 � Present
� Improved students� SAT scores by at least 120 points and ACT scores by at least 6 points
� Student outcomes include acceptances to University of Southern California and Cornell University (undergraduate) and University of Michigan, Duke University, and UNC-Chapel Hill (medical school)
� Edited essays in English, Public Policy, Biology, Nursing Studies, Music Theory, and Economics
Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern, Durham, NC � Company Member Nov 2015 � May 2017
� Applied theater coursework in acting, dramaturgy and stage management to a professional theater setting
� Attended rehearsals, built sets, coordinated schedules and communicated production information in a fast paced environment
Duke Bass Connections, Durham, NC � Student Researcher June 2015 � December 2015
� Researched the extent to which federal government agencies carried out Retrospective Regulatory Review
� Interviewed NC policy officials about challenges they faced conducting RRR and proposed solutions
PROJECTS
Monkey Paw/Monkey Claw Theater, Itinerant � Founder December 2018 � Present
� Created a production company to serve as the vehicle for my work as a director and visual artist
� Produced 3 art shows and directed a one-act play, with plans to direct another in June 2019
� Recruited local Durham, NC actors and designers to participate
AWARDS
Benenson Award in the Arts, Undergraduate Research Office � 2016 and 2019
Outstanding Acting Student Award, Duke Theater Studies � 2019
SKILLS
Illustration; Graphic Design; Acting; Directing; Design; Stage Management; Teaching; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Adobe Photoshop; Experienced in working with ESL students and adults, primarily Chinese and Russian-speaking students
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Russian; Beginner German; Beginner Spanish