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Amy Biedel

Educator/Artist
Lake Balboa,CA

Summary

Experienced in helping youth learn new skills, modify behaviors and improve well-being with caring and hands-on approach. Successful at coordinating program resources and records for smooth and efficient operations. Imaginative and upbeat with excellent relationship-building, communication and multitasking abilities. Educates youth in multiple skill sets and subjects. Safety-driven and security-focused with passion for youth advocacy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Youth Instructor/ Elementary Age Theater

Mid Valley Family YMCA
Van Nuys, CA
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Educated my students in different acting methods and techniques
  • Trained students in how to communicate, control their voices and project
  • Created lesson plans for once a week instruction in the theater arts
  • Maintained class attendance roll
  • Organized and managed the learning environment to encourage student participation and comfort while still being engaging

Youth Instructor/Various

West Valley YMCA
Reseda, CA
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Taught Preschool Arts and Crafts
  • Taught Elementary Arts and Crafts
  • Taught Elementary Drama
  • Maintained Classroom Attendance Roll
  • Modeled and reinforced positive behaviors with diverse techniques
  • Maintained and organized supply cabinet
  • Created a welcome and engaging environment for students aged 3-12
  • Executed lesson plans that I created to fit the needs and interests of the students

Actress/ Mamma Mia

Broadway National Tour
New York, NY
08.2010 - 12.2010
  • Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
  • Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.

Actress

Various
Various
06.1993 - 12.2010
  • Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
  • Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
  • Participated in rehearsals to adequately prepare for performances.
  • Mentored new and aspiring actors by sharing tips and tricks related to networking, auditions and landing parts.
  • Conducted interviews with media professionals, bloggers and online personalities to promote performances.
  • Collaborated with directors, producers, writing staff and performance teams to determine optimal performance strategies and perfect approaches.

(separate acting resume)

Teaching Artist

The Old Globe Theatre
San Diego, CA
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Prepared middle and high school age students for seeing live theater performances
  • Conducted improv exercises with students
  • Created my own lesson plans
  • Traveled to various schools and adapted to diverse students and environments

ITT TECH

Career Services Specialist
San Diego, CA
08.2004 - 10.2007
  • Assist students in attaining employment in their field of study
  • Partner with employers in finding students/graduates who would meet their hiring needs
  • Partner with students in creating professional resumes and cover letters
  • Prepare in-person conferences and presentations for students/graduates and employers
  • Maintain organized files of contact info for employers and students

Admissions Representative

ITT Tech
Portland, OR
09.2002 - 08.2004
  • Supported students through admissions process by answering questions and assisting with forms.
  • Reviewed admissions applications to check students' eligibility for acceptance.
  • Scheduled appointments to meet with students face-to-face and discuss education plans.
  • Led weekly campus tours to showcase campus features.
  • Maintained organized files of hundreds of potential students

Career Consultant

BCTI
Beaverton, OR
05.2002 - 09.2002
  • Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
  • Devised and oversaw job fairs and career events.
  • Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores and documents.
  • Contacted students when they were absent from classes

Manager Trainee

American General Finance
Beaverton, OR
11.2001 - 05.2002
  • Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, business development and process improvement strategies.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Followed loan collection practices including skip-tracing, re-possession and foreclosures
  • Attained knowledge and licenses required to market and sell insurance to customers
  • Learned hiring processes including conducting job interviews and contacting applicant references
  • Kept organized files on all accounts

Office Manager

Greenpoint Mortgage
Lake Oswego, OR
07.2001 - 11.2001
  • Established and maintained efficient administrative service to contribute to the success of Broker Services Representatives, Underwriters, Account Executives and Branch Manager
  • Performed mail tracking and receiving
  • Maintained orderly filing system and file tracking

Loan Officer

Universal Campus Credit Union
Orem, UT
06.2000 - 12.2000
  • Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals.
  • Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
  • Reviewed and edited loan agreements to enhance clarity and monitor compliance with requirements.
  • Created and maintained files for financial products and clients

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theater And Media Arts

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
06.1991 - 06.2001

Skills

Program coordination

Individualized support

Behavior modeling

Leadership development

Activity Planning

Group Instruction

Public speaking

Written Communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork and Collaboration

Volunteer

First Grade Arts and Crafts Instructor at Kester Elementary LAUSD 2017-2018

Lunch/recess volunteer Kester Elementary LAUSD 2016-2017

Start Making a Reader Today Portland, OR 2003-2004

Timeline

Youth Instructor/ Elementary Age Theater

Mid Valley Family YMCA
08.2018 - 03.2020

Youth Instructor/Various

West Valley YMCA
07.2018 - 03.2019

Actress/ Mamma Mia

Broadway National Tour
08.2010 - 12.2010

Teaching Artist

The Old Globe Theatre
01.2006 - 01.2009

ITT TECH

Career Services Specialist
08.2004 - 10.2007

Admissions Representative

ITT Tech
09.2002 - 08.2004

Career Consultant

BCTI
05.2002 - 09.2002

Manager Trainee

American General Finance
11.2001 - 05.2002

Office Manager

Greenpoint Mortgage
07.2001 - 11.2001

Loan Officer

Universal Campus Credit Union
06.2000 - 12.2000

Actress

Various
06.1993 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Theater And Media Arts

Brigham Young University
06.1991 - 06.2001
Amy BiedelEducator/Artist