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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

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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