Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Affiliations
Certification
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Samantha Adelman

Tucson,Arizona

Summary

Empathetic and adaptable professional with a unique mix of experience in education, behavioral support, and creative production. Skilled at building trust and meeting people where they are—whether that’s in a classroom, on set, or out in the community. I bring a calm, curious approach to problem-solving, and a genuine enthusiasm for helping others learn, grow, and succeed.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Runner, Production Assistant

Best Life Productions / Rialto Theatre
Tucson, AZ
03.2024 - Current
  • Provide support to producers in ensuring that all safety protocols are followed.
  • Greet guests upon arrival at shoot locations, and direct them to the appropriate area.
  • Deliver meals to the cast and crew on location when needed.
  • Ensure that any special requests from talent or staff were taken care of in a timely manner.

Behavior Technician

Freedom Behavior Consulting
Tucson, AZ
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
  • Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
  • Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
  • Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
  • Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.

Adult Services Mentor

Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery
Tucson, AZ
04.2022 - 02.2024
  • Monitored and evaluated mentees' progress, providing feedback and guidance to ensure success.
  • Advised on methods for effective conflict resolution techniques to ensure productive working environments.
  • Provided resources related to mental health awareness including stress management strategies.
  • Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
  • Encouraged open dialogue between mentor and mentee pairs to promote trust, respect and understanding of different perspectives.

Teaching Aide / Tutor

The Highland Free School
Tucson, AZ
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Created positive relationships with students through active listening and positive reinforcement of behavior expectations.
  • Ensured all students had access to appropriate educational resources needed for success in the classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with other aides, teachers, and administrators to develop strategies for student success.
  • Conducted small group activities to reinforce learning objectives.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques such as redirection or timeouts when necessary.

Production Coordinator/ Associate Producer

C41 Media
New York, NY
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Prepared call sheets detailing daily shoot schedules.
  • Created detailed reports outlining estimated costs associated with each project.
  • Liaised between departments when conflicts arose during filming or post-production processes.
  • Monitored progress of each project throughout the production process.
  • Coordinated the delivery of equipment, props, costumes, food, and other supplies to filming sites.
  • Arranged travel accommodations for cast and crew members on location shoots.

Associate Producer/ Camera Assistant

Anchor Light
Brooklyn, NY
11.2018 - 07.2019
  • Monitored progress of each project throughout the production process.
  • Prepared call sheets detailing daily shoot schedules.
  • Collaborated with Directors of Photography to determine suitable lens and filter selections for specific shots.
  • Maintained accurate inventory of all camera lenses, batteries, filters, and other related accessories.
  • Provided technical support to production crew during shoots on set.

Statewide Media Arts Educator/ Outreach Manager

Spy Hop
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2017 - 11.2018

• Designed and implemented innovative and engaging curriculum aligned with Utah’s Media Arts Core Standards.

• Traveled the state of Utah presenting programs in public schools.

• Assisted in maintaining a statewide outreach network of educators and partners.

• Developed tools for teachers to use post-program.

• Worked with Programs Coordinator and Marketing Department to ensure program materials were designed and created in a timely manner to be used for outreach efforts.

• Facilitated Media Intensive programs at Spy Hop with other Spy Hop teaching artists.

• Maintained an up-to-date outreach media library with relevant student produced film, sound, and interactive media content.

Professor's Assistant

Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
11.2014 - 05.2017
  • Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Developed instructional materials and visual aids to supplement lesson plans.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.

Education

BFA - Film Animation Video

Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
05-2017

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Professional mentoring
  • Behavior intervention
  • Verbal Written Communication
  • Project Office Management
  • Administrative support
  • Creative Development
  • Attention to Detail
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Community Outreach
  • Customer Service
  • Project Support

References

  • James Grip, Supervisor, Rialto Theatre, (520) 975-9202
  • Keith Morgan, Programs Director, Desert Survivors, (520) 306-6146
  • Chris Duncan, Supervisor, Desert Survivors, (520) 904-2705

Affiliations

  • Liberal Arts
  • Fine Arts
  • Fitness & Nutrition
  • Politics

Certification

  • IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • CPR / First Aid

Timeline

Behavior Technician

Freedom Behavior Consulting
05.2024 - 05.2025

Production Runner, Production Assistant

Best Life Productions / Rialto Theatre
03.2024 - Current

Teaching Aide / Tutor

The Highland Free School
01.2023 - 06.2023

Adult Services Mentor

Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery
04.2022 - 02.2024

Production Coordinator/ Associate Producer

C41 Media
07.2019 - 08.2020

Associate Producer/ Camera Assistant

Anchor Light
11.2018 - 07.2019

Statewide Media Arts Educator/ Outreach Manager

Spy Hop
07.2017 - 11.2018

Professor's Assistant

Rhode Island School of Design
11.2014 - 05.2017

BFA - Film Animation Video

Rhode Island School of Design