Jasmin Hoo

Do work that matters. Vale la pena. (Gloria Anzalda)

SUMMARY: Educator with over 10 years experience teaching theater, art, and social justice to all ages.
KEY SKILLS:
Designing and leading diversity and social justice trainings for educators and students
Facilitating cross-cultural and affinity-based dialogues on identity, privilege, and oppression
Using theater and the arts to develop identity and build community
Designing and leading youth development programming on art, social justice, health, and college-readiness
Teaching theater, dance, multimedia art, and digital storytelling to youth of all ages
Community organizing, event planning, social media communication
Managing multiple schedules, programming, events, outreach and communications
Computer skills in Word, Excel, Google Drive, i-Movie, Weebly, Wordpress, Pages, In Design

KEY QUALITIES:
Creative, collaborative, culturally-competent, organized, responsible, dedicated, caring, mindful, hardworking, with a
growth mindset.

EDUCATION:
M.Ed. in Equity and Social Justice in Education from San Francisco State University (2014)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts with a B.A. in Performing Arts for Social
Change (2005)

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
Curriculum and Programs Manager: American Conservatory Theater (June 2015-present)
Train and support teaching artists working with underserved youth in curriculum design and social justice
pedagogy.
Develop and co-lead Citizen Artist curriculum and training for MFA students to learn to apply their theater
skills to community and youth development.
Teach theater for social change to underserved high school students and co-direct productions based in
students voices and perspectives.
Coordinate school residency programs, educational workshops, teacher trainings, student matinees, study
guides, community engagement events, assessment and evaluation for multiple departmental programs.
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 Chair the Diversity Committee for American Conservatory Theater.

Curriculum Development and Coach: Aim High, San Francisco, CA (Summer 2015)
Developed curriculum for underserved middle school students on the Black Lives Matter movement, which
focused on stereotypes and consequences, micro and macro aggressions, ally-ship and solidarity.
Coached high school students teaching at Aim High in developing their professional and personal growth.
School and Community Programs Coordinator: American Conservatory Theater (Sept. 2014-June 2015)
Coordinated school residency programs, educational workshops, teacher trainings, student matinees, study
guides, and community engagement events.
Assistant-taught theater for social change to high school students.
Issues and Choices Lead Teacher: Aim High, San Francisco, CA (Summer 2014)
Taught a course on identity, oppression/privilege, safe sex, drugs and alcohol, and high school/college
awareness for incoming 8th grade students of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Taught dance, theater, and yoga for middle school students at Aim High and put on two performances per
summer.
Diversity Coordinator: Childrens Day School, San Francisco, CA (2010-2014)
Launched the schools first student affinity groups program, for both elementary and middle school
students. Coordinated this program and led several of the groups.
Co-led the board of trustees Committee on Inclusion and Diversity in supporting the schools community
growth around diversity. Organized community events such as parent education nights, family affinity
gatherings, and the Diversity Picnic.
Designed and facilitated diversity and social justice trainings for faculty, staff, trustees, and parents.
Supported faculty with developing social justice curriculum and provide external diversity professional
development opportunities.
Middle School Teacher: Childrens Day School, San Francisco, CA (2010-2014)
Designed and taught theater, art, multimedia, and dance classes to middle school students.
Co-directed the middle school spring musical theater performance: written, choreographed, and performed
by students.
Ran the Student Leadership Team, which provided middle school students the opportunity to develop
leadership skills in organizing fundraisers and community events.

 Led seventh grade advisory for students to share about personal and academic issues.
Led the Multiracial Students student affinity group.
Extended Program Coordinator: Children's Day School, San Francisco, CA (2008-2011)
Coordinated and developed quality youth programming including after-school, vacation camps, summer
camp and special events for grades K-8.
Managed and supported after-school teachers and lead professional development trainings.
Managed promotion and registration for all programming, including data entry, communication, and
advertising.
After School Arts Teacher: Children's Day School, San Francisco, CA (2006-2011)
Taught theater, art, and dance to children ages 5-10 years old.
Started the first elementary theater program; directed, wrote and produced two theater productions per year.
Multiracial Youth Camp Counselor: Fusion Camp, Oakland, CA (2006- 2009)
Developed and facilitated racial identity-based curriculum for children of mixed-heritage and transracially
adopted youth, ages 7-13 years old.
Membership Sales Associate: Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, CA (2006-2008)
Promoted museum membership, assisted with museum events, and provided administrative support.
Head Childcare Worker: Mamas and Papas, San Francisco, CA (2006-2008)
Planned and led art activities for children of LGBTQ-headed families, ages 3-10 years old.
After School Teacher: Starr King Elementary School, San Francisco, CA (2005-2006)
Taught literacy, art, theater, and dance to multilingual youth, ages 5-10 years old.
Theater Teacher: Peoples Institute Summer Camp, Northampton, MA (2003-2005)
Taught theater and wrote and produced nine performances per summer with children ages 5-12 years old.
Choreographer: Art Barn Community Theater, Brookline, MA (2000-2001)
Choreographed multiple musicals for children ages 5-14 years old.

PRO-BONO COMMUNITY WORK:

APAture Planning Committee: Kearny Street Workshop (January 2015-October 2015)
Coordinated, curated, promoted, and produced Kearny Street Workshops annual artist showcase (APAture)
for emerging artists of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in the Bay Area.
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Teaching Assistant for Asian American Studies: San Francisco State University (Fall 2014)
Assisted college course on Asian American community arts that incorporated Asian American studies with
social justice theory and art as activism.
Supported students in creating community-based art, culminating in a multidisciplinary art showcase.
Diversity Graduate Student Orientation Facilitator: San Francisco State University (2013 to 2014)
Co-designed and co-facilitated the first Common Ground new graduate student orientation for the ELSIT
graduate program which aimed to prepare students by building community and common language around
equity and social justice. Facilitated activities and workshops within this orientation around identity,
privilege, and oppression.
Continue to lead follow up meetings to give voice to the students in the ELSIT graduate program, and will
plan and lead the next Common Ground orientation in Fall 2014.
Board Member of POCIS: People of Color in Independent Schools (June 2011-2014)
Served as Secretary to the POCIS Board in organizing conferences, workshops, and events that promote
racial justice and support children and adults of color in independent schools in Northern California.
Additionally served to support event promotion and community networking as editor of the online
newsletter Visible Voices and manager of POCIS social media.
Intern and Volunteer Coordinator at the Womens Building in San Francisco (2006-2008)
Worked in the Community Resource Room providing referrals for legal advice, job opportunities, housing,
tax services, domestic violence support, and childcare services.
Coordinated volunteers for their annual International Womens Day performance and Celebration of
Craftswomen Fair.
Instructor for Grassroots Community Development (University of Massachusetts, 2004-2005)
Taught an honors level college course on community organizing, social justice, and ally building, which
included a community service project in Cape Charles, VA.

PLAYWRITING/PERFORMING EXPERIENCE:
2.5 Asians (American Conservatory Theater Skyfest, San Francisco, January 2016)
Directed, co-wrote and performed in a play about making it as an Asian American actress.
Blue Dress Reduction (Performance Space 122, New York City, July 2010)

Co-wrote, produced, and performed in a play about being a bridesmaid for the Undergroundzero Festival at
Performance Space 122 in New York City.
Other: A Play by and About Multiracial Asians (University of Massachusetts, Dec. 2004)
Directed, co-wrote, and performed in a play about mixed-race Asian identity.
Body Politics (ALANA Health Outreach, University of Massachusetts, 2004, 2005)
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 Directed, co-wrote, performed in, and founded the first Body Politics, a show written by and about women
of color about body image. Body Politics has since grown into a full college course on writing,
performing, and empowerment for women of color on campus.

ORIGINAL YOUTH THEATER PRODUCTIONS (Writer and Director):

Corner of the Sky (Childrens Day School Middle School, April 2014)
A Stroll Down Broadway (Childrens Day School Summer Camp, June 2013)
Grandpas Guitar (Childrens Day School Middle School, December 2012)
Happiness (Childrens Day School Summer Camp, June 2012)
Cinderella: A Broadway Retelling (Childrens Day School Summer Camp, August 2011)
From Another Planet (Childrens Day School Elementary After School Theater, May 2011)
Annie Runs Away: A Broadways Story (Childrens Day School Summer Camp, June 2010)
Who Stole the Chickens? (Childrens Day School Elementary After School Theater, May 2010)
Pandoras Forgiveness (Childrens Day School Elementary After School Theater, December 2009)
Candy Land (Childrens Day School Elementary After School Theater, May 2009)
The Other Side of the Fairy Tale (Childrens Day School Elementary After School Theater, December

2008)
Nuts for Nuts (Childrens Day School Elementary After School Theater, May 2008)
The Girl with Wings (Childrens Day School Elementary After School Theater, December 2007)
Too Much TV (The Peoples Institute Summer Camp, 2005)
Tutus and Too Tight Shoes (The Peoples Institute Summer Camp, 2004)

*References upon request.