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Ian Hamilton

Brewster

Summary

A compassionate, motivated actor, director, and educator with a demonstrated ability to foster inclusive, welcoming spaces where students can learn to express themselves both personally and artistically.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Camper Life Director

Brewster Day Camp
05.2025 - Current
  • Assist the camp director in training the hill staff on age-appropriate techniques regarding working with
    children from a Social Emotional Learning standpoint
  • Meet daily with Camp Director and Hill Heads for support and coordination of camper life on the hills
  • Review all files for campers with special needs/learning differences and work with the camp director to
    translate this information into action plans with Tent Counselors, Hill Heads, Camp Nurse and Program
    Staff who are in direct contact with each camper
  • Oversee and manage all campers with special needs/learning differences/or allergies and coordinate
    initial meetings with families, Camp Nurse and staff
  • With the camp director, complete written evaluations of Camper Success when needed to be signed by
    parent and Camp Director and placed in camper file
  • Identify and manage environmental and other hazards related to camper safety
  • With the camp directors, develop an SEL curriculum to use with all tent groups, and meet weekly with
    each group to integrate SEL

Young Company Associate Director

Cape Rep Theatre
12.2017 - Current
  • Developed close, productive relationships with 20+ students, ages 13-17
  • Assisted the Program Director in planning and implementation of weekly rehearsals
  • Developed and taught warm-up techniques
  • Assisted in Stage Combat instruction

Drama Teacher

Nauset Regional High School
08.2022 - 06.2025
  • Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
  • Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
  • Produced three theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.
  • Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.
  • Instructed students on the history of theater, exploring key periods, playwrights, and performance styles from around the world.
  • Mentored aspiring actors, providing guidance on audition preparation and acting techniques for various roles.
  • Established a safe and inclusive learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing their emotions and ideas.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Nauset Regional High School
08.2021 - 06.2025
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using Safety Care de-escalation and physical management techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.

Program Director

Brewster Day Camp
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Assist Camp Directors with all aspects of camp management that pertain to program execution,
    including but not limited to staff training, central schedule development and transportation schedule
    management
  • Manage Activity Heads with special attention to ordering, distributing and maintaining of supplies as
    well as remaining within budget guidelines for each activity
  • Manage Activity Heads in the maintenance of their specific program areas paying close attention to
    safety hazards, cleanliness and functionality
  • Oversee all curriculums taught in non-aquatic activity areas:
    o Collect and review weekly lesson plans from each land-based activity head
    o Conduct weekly meetings with individual activity heads to reflect on and review curriculum,
    themes and specific activities
    o Conduct weekly Land Program Staff meetings to discuss weekly themes, team challenges and to
    provide a sense of community and support to the land-based activity heads
  • Evaluate Activity Heads throughout the summer on curriculum development and performance
  • Collaborate with the Mariners Hill Camp Program Director with special attention paid to overlapping
    activities, shared materials and program spaces
  • Collaborate with the Special Events Team and the MHC Program Director regarding weekly themes and
    Special Events.

Substitute Educational Assistant

Stony Brook Elementary, Eastham Elementary
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Supported individual students in both educational and social settings
  • Monitored student behavior
  • Assisted the teacher in the classroom within a wide range of subjects
  • Worked with small groups of students to provide support in Mathematics and English
  • Kept students on task while working on assignments

Department Head/Assistant Head Counselor

Cape Cod Sea Camps
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Acted as mentor and role model for campers and counselors-in-training (CIT), displaying honesty, integrity, and responsibility
  • Oversaw approx. 20 CIT's and their progress in a teen leadership program
  • Trained and oversaw staff members in archery and archery instruction
  • Managed the upkeep of archery equipment, including repair and replacement

Afterschool Teacher

Eastham Committee on Early Childhood
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Cultivated a safe, happy environment for children, ages K-5
  • Monitored behavior, reported to Program Director
  • Developed and implemented fun and educational activities
  • Helped children complete homework assignments

Education

High School Diploma -

Nauset Regional High School
North Eastham, MA
05-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Education

Wheaton College
Norton, MA
05-2021

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Collaborative strategic planning

  • Community outreach initiatives

  • Engaging storytelling

  • Advanced acting methods

  • Emotional intelligence development

  • Analytical decision-making

  • Charismatic leader

  • Skilled stagecraft instruction

  • In-depth theatre history knowledge

  • Cross-disciplinary integration

  • Fight and Dance Choreography

Awards

 Cape Cod Sea Camps, Junior Counselor Service Cup | August 2016 | Cape Cod Sea Camps, Resident Advisor of the Month | September 2018 | Wheaton College, Social Program of the Year | December 2018 | Wheaton College, Dorothy L. Classen ‘43 Endowed Scholarship | November 2018 | Wheaton College | Wheaton College LGBTQ+ Excellence in the Arts 

Certification

MA Licensed Teacher, Theater, All Levels

Languages

French
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

Camper Life Director

Brewster Day Camp
05.2025 - Current

Drama Teacher

Nauset Regional High School
08.2022 - 06.2025

Program Director

Brewster Day Camp
06.2022 - 08.2024

Special Education Paraprofessional

Nauset Regional High School
08.2021 - 06.2025

Substitute Educational Assistant

Stony Brook Elementary, Eastham Elementary
01.2019 - 12.2019

Young Company Associate Director

Cape Rep Theatre
12.2017 - Current

Department Head/Assistant Head Counselor

Cape Cod Sea Camps
06.2017 - 08.2019

Afterschool Teacher

Eastham Committee on Early Childhood
01.2016 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Nauset Regional High School

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Education

Wheaton College

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