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Amanda Donnelly

Montrose,NY

Summary

Attentive and enthusiastic team member in a plethora of work environments including youth theatre education, theatre performance, childhood education and food service/hospitality.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher/ Aftercare Teacher

The Manitou School
01.2025 - Current
  • Hired as aftercare support at an independent private school to overlook play and activity for children ranging in ages 3-14. Soon after became a trusted substitute teacher for preschool through the second grade.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom routine and structure to promote assigned learning initiatives and student engagement.
  • Promoted kindness, patience, and other valuable social skills to students ranging from 3 years old to 11 years old.
  • Connected on a professional teacher level with students to provide a safe, trusting atmosphere for them to learn and confidently express themselves.

Acting Teacher

Yorktown Stage
03.2024 - Current
  • Prepared lesson plans and activities for young theatre students aged 8-12.
  • Provided students with monologues and scenes personally selected based on each student’s level and strengths.
  • Encouraged students to perform well, learn from failure, and accept feedback with grace.
  • Promoted creativity and teamwork within each lesson/game.
  • Fostered love for theatre arts and creativity through humor, compassion, and positivity.
  • Directed students scene work through positive encouragement, focusing on building confidence and emphasizing strengths.

Child Guardian

Westy Productions
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Assisted a casting for Carter's Kids Clothing company by working alongside photographers to capture smiles and needed shots from over 1,000 children in one weekend.
  • Provided a safe and enjoyable casting experience for children ranging from 3 months of age to 11 years old.
  • Helped get smiles from infants sitting in front of a large camera/lights by using age appropriate toys and rattles.
  • Directed older children through humor and kindness on how to pose for photos in a fast paced casting environment.
  • Worked closely with parents to photograph younger/shy children to help maintain comfortability.
  • Kept up positive energy throughout each nine hour long day.

Head Supervisor/Teacher- The Mini’s Program

The Show Place Ice Cream Parlor
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Organized, arranged, and led a week long musical theatre camp cultivating in a weekend of performances showcasing the students work.
  • Taught children ranging in ages 8-14 musical theatre solos, duets, and group finales while also teaching them the special nuances of performing in a musical theatre ice cream parlor.
  • Communicated with parents regarding rehearsal needs, performance times, and student's progress.
  • Led students in activities: warm ups, individual rehearsal, group rehearsal during a six hour camp day including a 45 minute lunch break.
  • Overlooked student safety and well-being while promoting positivity and self confidence for new performers.
  • Arranged rehearsal and performance schedules for two summers in a row.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Musical Theater

Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
05.2023

Skills

  • 5 years experience as a teaching artist, theatre creator, child guardian, and child care worker
  • Fast learner of job duties and associated responsibilities
  • Excellent communication and positive demeanor amongst coworkers, students, parents
  • Eagerness to improve and maintain strong relationships in the workplace
  • Energetic and fun personality when working with children while also promoting safety and boundaries

Timeline

Child Guardian

Westy Productions
04.2025 - 04.2025

Substitute Teacher/ Aftercare Teacher

The Manitou School
01.2025 - Current

Acting Teacher

Yorktown Stage
03.2024 - Current

Head Supervisor/Teacher- The Mini’s Program

The Show Place Ice Cream Parlor
06.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor Of Arts - Musical Theater

Rider University

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