Claudette Charles-Barr

I am a skilled Lecturer with over 17 years of teaching experience spanning diverse industries. A strong media and communication professional with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry, I have a solid foundation in successfully educating and coaching students from varied cultural backgrounds in Film Production, Television, Feature Films, Screenwriting, and Entertainment at the college and university level. I possess over 26 years of production knowledge that includes music videos, short films, and commercials as a Producer, Production Coordinator, Production Manager, and two Feature-length scripts optioned. My educational background includes a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) focused in Producing from The American Film Institute. My students recognize and appreciate my ability to design an engaging and clear framework that helps them to achieve their academic goals. I accomplish this by creating and teaching curriculums that are reflective of the constantly changing media state.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Brooklyn College
• Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) The American Film Institute

Companies

• Assistant Assistant Professor Borough of Manhattan Community College (2016)
• Adjunct Faculty, Communications MERCY COLLEGE - THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE (2013)
• Adjunct Faculty, Communications Kean University (2009)
• Adjunct Faculty, Media Communications THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK, CUNY (2009 — 2016)
• Adjunct Faculty, Communication & Media Studies Fordham University (2009 — 2009)
• Instructor El Camino College (2008 — 2009)