Abby Hilton has experience as a set teacher for minors on film and television productions since 2015. She has also worked as a long term substitute theatre teacher at Ridgeview Charter School in 2014-2015 and as a substitute teacher for Gwinnett County Schools in 2013-2014. Hilton received her Bachelor of Science in Education with a specialization in Theatre Arts from Columbus State University in 2013, graduating cum laude. She is certified to teach grades PreK-12 in Georgia.
1. Abby Hilton
180 Jackson Street NE, Apt 7113, Atlanta, Ga. 30312 (770) 823-1868
AbbyHilton13@Gmail.com
Professional Education
Datesof Attendance : 1/1/2008 To 5/1/2013
ColumbusState University, Columbus,Georgia
Bachelorof Science inEducation
Specialization:Theatre Arts
Cum Laude
Academic Education
Datesof Attendance : 1/1/2004 To 1/1/2008
NorthSpringsCharterSchool for the Artsand Sciences, SandySprings,Georgia
GraduatedwithArtsSeal
Awards, Scholarships and Honors
2008-2013 Hope Scholarship
2009-2013 Dean’sList
2010 ColumbusState UniversityScholasticHonorsTheatre ArtsAward
2011 AltrusaInternational Inc.of ColumbusAwardforTheatre Arts
2013 GraduatedCum Laude
Work Experience
2015 July – Present Set Teacher
Provide on set education for minors under sixteen (16) years of age for whom I have been provided
by the employer, while such minors are engaged or employed in any activity pertaining to the
entertainment industry and subject to these regulations. In addition to teaching, I also have the
responsibility for caring and attending to the health, safety and morals of minors. I must take
cognizance of such factors as working conditions, physical surroundings, signs of the minor’s mental
and physical fatigue, and the demands placed upon the minor in relation to the minor’s age, agility,
strength and stamina.
- Synovus (Commercial)
- Miracles from Heaven (Feature film)
- Vampire Diaries Season VII (CW)
- Mother’s Day (Feature film)
- Live by Night (Feature film)
2014 October-2015 February Long Term Substitute (Middle School Theatre)
Ridgeview Charter School
Taught theatre full time at Ridgeview Charter School, including creating lesson plans and covering
for all non-teaching duties, such as hall monitoring. Taught course material as outlined in Georgia
Performance Standards and assigned classwork, quiz and quarterly grades. Kept regular contact
with parents, provided a safe and productive learning environment, as well as proctored and
2. Abby Hilton
2
evaluated standardized tests such as the state wide Student Learning Objectives Assessment.
2013 November- 2014 March Substitute Teacher (All Grades)
Gwinnett County Schools
Taught in the absence of regular classroomteachers, including following lesson plans and covering
for all non-teaching duties, such as hall monitoring and bus duty. Provided a safe and productive
learning environment, proctored tests and taught course material as outlined in the lesson plan.
2013 May- 2013 July Head of Drama Camp Jr.
Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta
Coordinated all groups of students 2nd grade and under and their counselors for activities, lessons
and rehearsals. Prepared and taught lesson plans and activities to all groups. Directed all scenes
involving Drama Camp Jr. students resulting in three full musical productions over the course of the
summer.
2013 Jan.- 2013 May Student Teacher
Hardaway High School
Used the Co-Teaching model with a lead teacher in a high school theatre classroom in an
International Baccalaureate school. Modeled appropriate educational practices, and took on the full
responsibilities of the lead teacher by the end of the semester including keeping track of student
grades and progress, creating lesson plans, leading the classroom in activities and lessons, grading,
parent contact, and completing the rehearsal process for two productions.
2012 Oct. Guest Makeup Artist
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
Provided a demonstration and explanation of techniques for theatrical special effects makeup.
Union Membership
IATSE Local 479
Certifications
Licensedtoteachgrades PreK-12,ClearRenewable TeachingCertificate
Certificate Number:1361510
FirstAid,CPRand AED Certifiedby The AmericanHeartAssociation Expires 07/2017
Volunteer Work
2004-2008 ClassroomGreeterat NorthPointCommunityChurch
2011- 2012 DamascusWay Women’sShelter
References
Brandi Herbert,AssistantPrincipal,Ridgeview Charter School, 404-843-7710
Renee Brannick,T&RSupervisor,Amerifleet, 678-755-4787
Brian Kimmel,Headof MJCCA Theatre,MarcusJewishCommunityCenterof Atlanta,678-812-4072