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Kiana Sipes

La Jolla,CA

Summary

Hi there! I'm an enthusiastic student and creative, with an extensive background in the performing arts and collaborative instruction. My prior experience has strengthened my conflict-management and communication abilities, and as a result, I'm incredibly adaptable. I love trying new things, and I love a challenge! Wherever I'm employed, I bring an open mind, a can-do attitude, and a friendly smile :)

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Camp Counselor

Contra Costa Civic Theatre
El Cerrito, CA
06.2024 - Current
  • Supervise and instruct a group of 21 campers along with 2 other counselors as we work to produce a play
  • Responsible for choreographing a variety of dances and music sequences, as well as costuming the entire cast
  • Lead recreational activities and make snacks for the campers daily
  • Field conflicts between campers and engage with camper's families when necessary

High School Theatre Co-Director

Albany High School Theatre Ensemble
Albany, CA
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Led rehearsals with my co-director
  • Taught stage directions to a cast of high schoolers
  • Communicated with tech departments to synthesize the lights, sets, and sound of the show

Peer Support Tutor

Albany High School
Albany, CA
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Worked alongside teachers in the classroom to monitor and help students with their work
  • Provided support to students in need of more targeted assistance
  • Graded and provided feedback on low-stakes formative assessments i.e. homework, quizzes, etc.

Education

High School Diploma -

Albany High School
Albany
06-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Literary ARts

University of California: San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06-2029

Skills

  • Working with kids (from toddlers to teenagers)
  • Performing Arts education
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Piano & Keytar
  • Intermediate proficiency in Mandarin Chinese
  • Parent/Customer communication

Timeline

High School Theatre Co-Director

Albany High School Theatre Ensemble
03.2025 - 05.2025

Summer Camp Counselor

Contra Costa Civic Theatre
06.2024 - Current

Peer Support Tutor

Albany High School
01.2024 - 05.2025

High School Diploma -

Albany High School

Bachelor of Arts - Literary ARts

University of California: San Diego
Kiana Sipes