Lauren Sweeten
Seattle
Summary
Enthusiastic and adaptable educator known for strong improvisation and classroom management skills. Experience in creating engaging experiences through event planning and collaboration, committed to fostering joyful learning environments for children.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Balloon Princess
Self Employed
05.2018 - Current
- Created balloon sculptures at farmers markets, festivals, and private events (including Folklife Festival, the Edinbourough Fringe Festival, and Subdued Stringband Jamboree)
- Provided a joyful, engaging, and inclusive experience for children of all ages.
- Demonstrated strong improvisation and performance skills under crowded, novel, and high-energy conditions.
Fusion Partner Dance Instructor
Self-employeed
2014 - Current
- Structured and implemented curiculum for adults studying Fusion Partner Dance at a beginer, intermediate, and advanced level
- Specialized in adapting curiculum to support students with diverse physical needs
- Taught in a wide range of group and private settings at a range of venues including Western Washington University, Whitworth University, Shebang, and Mossopotamia
Volunteer Theater Specialist
Campire USA
Seattle
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Planned, prepared and lead theater games for children in grades K-8
- Collaborated with other theater instructors to offer a broader range of excersises
- Adapted curiculum and used effective classroom manegment techniques to meet the needs of a diverse range of student groups
Living Skills Specialist
Evergreen Supported Living
Bellingham
2017 - 2020
- Supported developementally disabled clients in daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Helped expand communication in different settings.
- Trained incoming staff and
documented client progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Education / Communication Sciences
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2018
Skills
- Theater curriculum design
- Event engagement
- Child development activities
- Community event planning
- Educational collaboration
- Performance adaptability
- Classroom management
Timeline
Volunteer Theater Specialist
Campire USA
07.2025 - 08.2025
Balloon Princess
Self Employed
05.2018 - Current
Fusion Partner Dance Instructor
Self-employeed
2014 - Current
Living Skills Specialist
Evergreen Supported Living
2017 - 2020
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Education / Communication Sciences
Western Washington University