Bella Carbo
Vestavia Hills,AL
Summary
Aspiring educator with six of experience and passion for theatre and helping others develop life skills while building relationships and having fun. Pursuing opportunities to put the health and social benefits of theatre to work with individuals with developmental and physical disabilities as an educator and future drama therapist. Envision working in a special educational setting while slowly developing an adaptive arts program and camp offering theatre, dance, and music accessible for all.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Summer Camp Counselor
St. Philip Neri Catholic School
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided emotional support to campers when needed, fostering a sense of belonging within the community.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among campers, promoting respect and understanding between individuals.
- Fostered positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff, ensuring open communication and a supportive environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting planned activities due to unforeseen circumstances while maintaining an enjoyable atmosphere.
- Enhanced camper experience by creating engaging and age-appropriate activities.
- Increased camper safety by strictly adhering to camp policies and procedures.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
- Assisted with meal preparations and clean-ups to maintain clean and organized camp environment and keep campers well-fed.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
Theatre Specialist for Community Theatre
Jefferson Parish Performing Arts
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided technical and artistic support for a four-week youth summer production of Cinderella, Jr. involving approximately 60 youth.
- Checked in and dismissed children.
- Backstage production roles/run crew.
- Cleaned song, choreography, and blocking.
- Reported any issues or concerns to parents.
- Attended creative team meetings.
- Maintained clean, hazard-free stage and carpool areas.
- Operated spotlights and backing track system.
- Attended to first aid needs.
- Led warm up and break activities with campers.
Volunteer Babysitter
St. Ann Church and Shrine
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned church space after activities by picking up toys and straightening up.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
Youth Theatre Counselor
Jefferson Parish Performing Arts
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Served as a summer theatre camp counselor for three-week non-profit community theatre camps and performance weekends for approximately 60 youth per production.
- Morning check-in of children.
- Led theatre games and warm-ups.
- Supervised children during rehearsal and lunch.
- Aided youth in learning music, choreography, and blocking.
- Managed craft activities and prop building.
- Attended creative team meetings.
- Pushed set during tech week and performances.
- Kept stage and rehearsal area clean and hazard-free.
- Supervised closing cast party.
Special Needs Camp Counselor
Ree Alario Special Needs Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Attended training and served as volunteer special needs counselor to a camp made up of approximately 45 adult campers.
- Led and taught games and activities.
- Encouraged participation and creative expression.
- Kept camp clean and hazard-free.
- Attended weekly field trips with campers.
Actor
Jefferson Parish Performing Arts
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Participated in table reads and rehearsals, ensuring a thorough understanding of scripts and character motivations.
- Developed strong memorization skills for quick mastery of scripts, enabling efficient preparation for auditions and performances.
- Performed in 12 full-length productions in 3 weeks.
Youth Theatre Summer Camp Intern
Jefferson Parish Performing Arts
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Served as a theatre intern for non-profit community theatre three-week theatre camp and performance weekend for a cast 60 youth.
- Led theatre games and warm-ups.
- Supervised children during rehearsal and lunch.
- Aided youth in learning music, choreography, and blocking.
- Pushed set during tech week and performances.
- Kept stage and rehearsal area clean and hazard-free.
Education
BFA - Theatre for the Youth – Performance and Teaching Artistry
Samford University
Birmingham, AL01-2027
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Chapelle High School
Metairie, LA05-2023
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Role modeling
- Teaching techniques
- Activity planning
- Child supervision
- Group leadership
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Camper supervision
- Activity implementation
- Parental communications
- Activity planning and coordination
Awards
Samford University Dean’s List2023-2024 Spring and Fall Semester and Fall2024 Semester, Archbishop Chapelle High School (2019,2020,2022,2023) Leadership Award for Community Service, Acknowledged with Annual Matthew25 award for150+ community service hours per year with youth, special needs, and seniors in my community. Received award annually with exception of COVID shutdown., Brother Martin Dionysian’s Drama Club (2021 and2023) Best Actress in a Play or Musical (Clue and Joseph), Archbishop Chapelle Senior Ring Mass (2022) Ring Bearer1 of only5 students of the senior class selected to bring up the senior rings at ring mass, an honor reserved for students believed to be best representatives of the class., Archbishop Chapelle High School (2022) Student of the Month, Archbishop Chapelle High School (2021-22) Archbishop Chapelle Champion Rally Team Member, Archbishop Chapelle High School (2018-2019) Speech III Outstanding Student Award
Affiliations
- National Thespian Society Troupe Member (2020-Present)
- American Sign Language Club (August2022-Present)
- Archbishop Chapelle Cultural Relativism Club (2020-Present)
- Mock Trial Club (August2022-Present)
- Archbishop Chapelle CAVE Club (2019-Present)
- Archbishop Chapelle Student Council Member (2018-19)
- Archbishop Chapelle CARE Club (2018-19)
- Archbishop Chapelle Thalians Drama Club (2018-2019)
Educational Engagement
- PHI MU SORORITY / SAMFORD UNIVERSITY (2023-PRESENT)
- ALPHA PSI OMEGA THEATRE HONOR SOCIETY2024-PRESENT
- BROTHER MARTIN DIONYSIANS DRAMA CLUB (SUMMER2022-2023) Co-President and Student Director of Fall Play Elected Co-President by peers. Hold auditions for cast and direct fall play. Costume, light, set design and construction, choreography, and blocking for fall play. Recruit club members, collaborate, and participate in selection of season productions, organize/promote ticket sales, lead board and creative team meetings, mentor incoming eighth grade club members, and perform in two musicals.
- MUSIC FOR THE MISSIONS (2022) Fundraiser, Marketer, Organizer, and Performer Collaborate with moderators and creative team to develop musical numbers for the annual revue to raise5k or more in support of Brothers of the Sacred Heart Missions in Amatongas, Mozambique. Organize, advertise to increase ticket sales. Perform in showcase.
- BROTHER MARTIN DIONYSIANS DRAMA CLUB (2018-2023) Lead and Supporting Actor To date, performed as a lead and supporting actor in four plays, eight musicals, and four service project showcases.
- ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLE HIGH SCHOOL (2018-19,2019-20.2022-23) Open House Tour Guide Toured prospective students and parents throughout school.
- ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLE HIGH SCHOOL (2020) Open House Academic Panel Speaker One of4 out of550 students chosen as an Open House Academic Panel Speaker for the annual parent and student tour night. Spoke alongside the Associate Head of School about my academic experience and growth at Chapelle.
Employment
- ST. PHILIP NERI SCHOOL (SUMMER2023 AND2024) Summer Camp Counselor – Ages4 – high school
- JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY (2022) Community Theatre Theatre Specialist Provided technical and artistic support for four-week youth summer production of Cinderella, Jr. Checked in and dismissed children, backstage production roles/run crew, cleaned song, choreography, and blocking. Reported any issues or concerns to parents. Attended creative team meetings, maintained clean, hazard-free stage and carpool areas, operated spotlights and backing track system, attended to first aid needs.
- JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY (AUGUST – OCTOBER2018) Paid Actor Rehearsed two months and performed in twelve full length shows as Lost Boy, Tootles in Mainstage Peter Pan.
Certification
- Completed Criminal History Background Check, including fingerprint clearance in Louisiana and Alabama in 2024.
Timeline
Youth Summer Camp Counselor
St. Philip Neri Catholic School
06.2023 - 08.2024
Theatre Specialist for Community Theatre
Jefferson Parish Performing Arts
05.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer Babysitter
St. Ann Church and Shrine
01.2021 - 12.2021
Special Needs Camp Counselor
Ree Alario Special Needs Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
Actor
Jefferson Parish Performing Arts
08.2018 - 11.2018
Youth Theatre Counselor
Jefferson Parish Performing Arts
07.2018 - 07.2021
Youth Theatre Summer Camp Intern
Jefferson Parish Performing Arts
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Completed Criminal History Background Check, including fingerprint clearance in Louisiana and Alabama in 2024.
BFA - Theatre for the Youth – Performance and Teaching Artistry
Samford University
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Chapelle High School
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