Liesbeth (Eda) Koning
[email protected]
Education:
1995 - 1999 Grand Rapids Christian High School Grand Rapids, MI
1999-present Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
Working towards Secondary education degree: double major Theater and
English, minor:
Environmental Studies
Theater Experience:
Drama Day- runner and poster committee (1999), Tour Guide (2000), Teaching
assistant (2001),
Workshop leader (2002).
Wiley and the Hairy Man Devising Team (2001)- We created a cue sheet
to send to students before the show. We also developed and facilitated
a workshop about issues of the show.
Directing Scenes- played Grace in Grace and Glorie (2000), directed
a scene from Brighton Beach Memoirs
for Directing 1 (2002), directed scenes from Pinball for Directing 2
in Australia (2003).
Kiss of the Spider Woman- Member of the run crew (2002).
Theater Education Meetings- I have actively participated in theater
education meetings and activities.
Footlights 1- I am the stage manager for Joe Egg directed by Casey Van
Wormer (2003)
Woman's Showcase- I performed in Woman's showcase 2003
Workshops- I have taught various workshops about theater in local schools
Beyond Boal conference I organized for theater education students to
attend and attended the conference in
Grand Rapids, MI
Additional- I have auditioned for main shows, footlights, and directing
scenes multiple times. I also support
my peers by attending WMU theater productions. I have also helped on
a paint crew.
Work Experience:
2002-2003 Education for the Arts Kalamazoo, MI Supervisor: Bryan Zocher
(269) 385-1503
Theater Artist
Duties: plan and facilitate a one-hour lesson two days a week at Vicksburg
Middle School and Indian Lake
Elementary school. Attend PACE artist meetings. Work at the consortium
leading workshops and leading
students.
1998-2002 Camp Anna Behrens Greenville, MI Supervisor:
Jen Hargrave ([email protected])
Jr counselor (98), Unit assistant (99 &00), Nature Specialist (01),
Unit Leader (02)
Duties: assist in unit planning, insure health and safety of all girls,
supervise children, conflict management, paperwork, attend meetings,
assist in opening and closing of camp, lifeguard, maintain and improve
nature center, be a positive role model, fulfill other duties as assigned
by camp director.
2000-2001 Girl Scouts of Glowing Embers Kalamazoo, MI
After School Program Facilitator Supervisor: Jennifer Vertrees (616)
343-1516
Duties: assist in program development, supervise children, conflict
management, facilitate program, paperwork, attend meetings, insure health
and safety of all participants, maintain communication with other staff.
April 2001- May 2001 Motman's Greenhouses Grand Rapids,
MI
Sales Associate Supervisor: Beth Motman (616) 677-1525
Duties: customer service, cashier duties, planting, care for plants,
stock, housekeeping duties.
2000-2001 Western Michigan University Residence Life Kalamazoo,
MI
Resident Advisor Supervisor: Terry Shaffer (616) 387-6652
Duties: assist residents, plan and facilitate programs, create bulletin
boards and door decorations, attend meetings, be on duty most nights
and weekends, be aware of resources available to students, work front
desk, other duties as assigned by hall director.
Theater Experience:
WMU Drama Day- runner and poster committee (1999), Tour Guide (2000),
Teaching assistant (2001),
Workshop leader (2002).
Wiley and the Hairy Man Devising Team (2001)- We created a cue sheet
to send to students before the
show. We also developed and facilitated a workshop about issues of the
show.
Directing Scenes- played Grace in Grace and Glorie (2000), directed
a scene from Brighton Beach Memoirs
for Directing 1 (2002), directed scenes from Pinball for Directing 2
in Australia (2003).
Kiss of the Spider Woman- Member of the run crew (2002).
Theater Education Meetings- I have actively participated in theater
education meetings and activities.
Footlights 1- I was stage manager for Joe Egg directed by Casey Van
Wormer (2003)
Woman's Showcase- I performed in Woman's showcase 2003
Workshops- I have taught various workshops about theater in local schools
Beyond Boal conference I organized for theater education students to
attend and attended the conference in
Grand Rapids, MI
Volunteer Experience:
Residence Hall Association Representative for Eldridge Hall 1999-2000
Eldridge Hall Council Representative 1999-2000
Alternative Spring Break 2000- worked in a homeless shelter in New Hampshire
Red Cross First Aid/CPR trainer
Honors College Thesis:
For my thesis I created and implemented an Environmental Studies Curriculum
at Ottawa Hills Montessori
Academy. I taught lessons most Fridays, and during Western's Spring
break I produced a play based on The
Lorax by Dr. Seuss, that the students helped write.
Awards Received:
Girl Scout Gold Award 1999
Western Michigan University Academic Scholarship 1999
College of Education Academic Scholarship 2001
Deans List of College of Arts & Sciences, College of Fine Arts,
and College of Education
Fall '99 - Fall '02.
Professional Memberships:
Lifetime member of Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Gold Award Alliance
Golden Key International Honour Society
References:
Jean Silbar- Previous Girl Scout advisor
Alison Downey- Theater Education advisor
John Bush- English Professor
Marcia Lucas- Family Friend