ADZUA AMOA
Reseda,USA
Summary
Actor, educator, director, choreographer, and Associate Instructor of Performance with higher-education teaching experience at California Institute of the Arts and City College of New York. M.F.A in Acting from CalArts with a teaching practice spanning acting, speech, movement, scene study, monologue coaching, text analysis, directing, rehearsal/performance, Shakespeare, Greek theatre, heightened language, Alexander Technique, and interdisciplinary performance. Pedagogy is grounded in embodied storytelling, emotional honesty, culturally responsive practice, student-centered learning, and ensemble care. Experienced in teaching MFA and BFA students, developing curriculum, adapting instruction to diverse learning styles, assessing student progress, directing full-length productions, and integrating multiple acting methodologies including Stanislavski, Meisner, Stella Adler, Black Acting Methods, Duende, and movement-based performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Instructor of Performance
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Teach MFA and BFA students in performance-centered studio courses.
- Select scene and monologue material based on individual student needs and developmental levels.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary exercises in movement, speech, and acting, enhancing collaborative learning experiences.
- Developed tailored lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and effectively met student needs.
- Incorporate culturally inclusive practices throughout classroom, production, and rehearsal processes.
- Collaborate with faculty colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects and curriculum.
- Provided consistent, individualized feedback, fostering student growth and enhancing motivation.
- Maintain a student-centered learning environment grounded in rigor, trust, communication, and ensemble care.
- Choreograph and contribute to full-length productions.
Theatre Arts and Dance Professor
City College of New York, CUNY
New York, USA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught college-level theatre and performance courses using varied instructional approaches.
- Supported students through office hours, individual guidance, and ongoing feedback.
- Enhanced students' skills in acting, movement, dance, composition, text, and theatrical performance through targeted teaching strategies.
- Directed and choreographed full-length theatrical productions, fostering collaborative creativity and showcasing student talent.
- Customized instructional approaches to address diverse student learning needs and levels of preparation, ensuring inclusive participation.
- Connected physical, vocal, textual, and performance practices within classroom and rehearsal environments.
Theatre Arts Faculty Instructor
New Visions Charter High School
New York, USA
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Instructed students in various acting techniques in a classroom setting., directing, rehearsal/performance, dance/movement, Alexander Technique, introduction to theatre, and script analysis.
- Taught Shakespeare, Greek theatre, and heightened language performance.
- Applied multiple acting methodologies, including Meisner, Stanislavski, Black Acting Methods, and Stella Adler.
- Developed and implemented tailored curriculum that addressed individual student needs and enhanced learning outcomes.
- Provided individualized support and targeted feedback that significantly strengthened student performance.
- Taught physical and performance practices including anatomy, locomotive movement, physical fitness, and Alexander Technique.
- Led rehearsals and directed theatrical and musical productions.
- Directed and choreographed quarterly full-length productions, including straight plays and musicals.
- Supported students through office hours and direct communication regarding course material.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods and strategies to actively enhance student comprehension and engagement.
Graduate Student Instructor
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, USA
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Taught acting, voice and speech, body awareness, text analysis, and theatre exercises.
- Led performance-based classes designed around individual student levels and needs.
- Applied theatre exercises to scenes and monologues.
- Developed and implemented curriculum for virtual learning environments to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Maintained detailed student performance records and provided tailored developmental feedback to support individual growth.
- Evaluated student performance in relation to course objectives and learning goals.
- Used assessment information to inform instructional decisions.
- Completed research and administrative responsibilities in support of faculty instruction.
- Engaged in professional development to refine teaching practices and integrate educational best practices into instruction.
Community Arts Instructor
CAP
Los Angeles, USA
01.2019 - Current
- Developed and taught theatre arts and dance curriculum tailored to student needs.
- Supported diverse students in overcoming challenges and enhancing skills across varying experience levels.
- Promote positive learning environments through clear expectations, consistent classroom practices, and individualized support.
- Track student progress and identify barriers affecting student learning.
- Develop lessons responsive to student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated community arts workshops that engaged participants and fostered creative expression.
Education
Master of Arts - Acting
California Institute of The Arts
Valencia, CA05-2022
Certificate of Completion - Musical Theatre
National Theater Institute
New Haven, CT12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Acting and Dance Performance
City College of New York, CUNY
New York, NY05-2018
Associate of Science - Theatre Arts
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY06-2016
Skills
- Stanislavski
- Meisner
- Stella Adler
- Black Acting Methods
- Duende
- Barrantes Voice System
- Linklater Voice System
- Movement-Based Performance
- Voice Over
- Embodied Performance
- Voice-Centered Practice
- Text Analysis
- Scene Study
- Monologue Coaching
- Alexander Technique
- Speech & Vocal Training
- Dialect Training
- Intimacy Coaching
- Ensemble-Based Practice
- Director and choreographer of full-length theatrical productions
- Developed movement and performance material for interdisciplinary projects
- Integrated acting, movement, text, music, and physical storytelling
- Student-centered actor training
- Culturally responsive pedagogy
- Inclusive classroom and rehearsal practices
- Curriculum development
- Individualized instruction
- Performance-based learning
- Project-based learning
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Online and virtual learning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Community arts education
Acting And Performance Methodologies
- Stanislavski
- Meisner
- Stella Adler
- Black Acting Methods
- Duende
- Movement-Based Performance
- Embodied Performance
- Voice-Centered Practice
- Text Analysis
- Scene Study
- Monologue Coaching
- Alexander Technique
- Speech & Vocal Training
- Ensemble-Based Practice
Equity Inclusion And Leadership
President, Black Arts Collective, California Institute of the Arts, Board Member, DEI Committee, California Institute of the Arts, Board Chair, Lin-Manuel Miranda Alumni Fellowship, New York, Experience teaching students from varied cultural, educational, and artistic backgrounds., Integrate culturally inclusive practices into classroom, rehearsal, and production environments., Develop curriculum responsive to diverse student learning styles and needs., Use multiple acting methodologies and perspectives to broaden students' understanding of performance., Create student-centered environments emphasizing respect, trust, artistic risk, and equitable participation.
Professional Artistic Experience
Actors' Equity Association, Member, Professional Theatre / Performance Actor, theatre artist, director, choreographer, and movement practitioner with professional and educational performance experience spanning acting, dance, movement, musical theatre, directing, choreography, and interdisciplinary performance., National Theater Institute - Musical Theatre, Lula Washington Dance Apprentice, Arthur Murray Dance Studio Apprentice, Selver Awareness Leadership Training Institute - 2025, SheLA Summer Theater Festival - Award of Excellence for Best Production
Selected Courses Taught
Acting, Scene Study, Monologue Coaching, Performance Studies, Rehearsal & Performance, Introduction to Theatre, Speech, Voice & Speech, Movement, Dance/Movement, Body Awareness, Alexander Technique, Text Analysis, Script Analysis, Shakespeare Performance, Greek Theatre, Heightened Language Performance, Directing, Theatre Exercises, Interdisciplinary Performance, Production & Rehearsal
Honors And Distinctions
- 4.0 GPA - California Institute of the Arts
- 4.0 GPA - City College of New York
- Magna Cum Laude - City College of New York
- Dean's List - California Institute of the Arts, 2019-2022
- Dean's List - City College of New York, 2016-2018
- Dean's List - Suffolk County Community College, 2014-2016
- Merit Scholarship Recipient - California Institute of the Arts
- Lin-Manuel Miranda Alumni Fellowship
- Award of Excellence for Best Production - SheLA Summer Theater Festival
Professional Affiliations And Training
- Actors' Equity Association
- Black Arts Collective
- DEI Committee, California Institute of the Arts
- National Theater Institute
- Selver Awareness Leadership Training Institute
- Lula Washington Dance
- Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Timeline
Associate Instructor of Performance
California Institute of the Arts
08.2023 - Current
Theatre Arts Faculty Instructor
New Visions Charter High School
11.2022 - 06.2023
Theatre Arts and Dance Professor
City College of New York, CUNY
09.2022 - 06.2023
Graduate Student Instructor
California Institute of the Arts
01.2020 - 05.2022
Community Arts Instructor
CAP
01.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Acting
California Institute of The Arts
Certificate of Completion - Musical Theatre
National Theater Institute
Bachelor of Science - Acting and Dance Performance
City College of New York, CUNY
Associate of Science - Theatre Arts
Suffolk County Community College