Sophia Kinnaird C.
Laveen
Summary
Motivated and creative high school student with experience in dance, performance, content creation, and communication. Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to learn quickly in fast-paced environments. Skilled in teamwork, organization, social media, and connecting with others confidently and professionally. Passionate about bringing energy, reliability, and creativity to every opportunity.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Asst. Instructor
South Mountain Performing Arts (SMPA)
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitation of classes for students ages 3-11 under the direction of Michael Cook.
Pop Culture Fandom
San Diego International Comic-Con annual attendee
01.2024 - Current
- Cosplay, Fandom
- 2018 Panel questioner (Youtube- Orville, Superman and Lois)
- 2018 Americas Got Talent (Phoenix)- Official national audition promotion season 13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5GYea1fO0c (0:14s)
Social Media Content Creator
(Instagram/ TikTok)
01.2022 - Current
- Post various media and produce content to TikTok, including fashion, beauty, lifestyle, dances, etc
- Sunset Surf Ambassador - DISCOUNT CODE: SOPHIAKINNAIRD for 10% off purchases
- Posts consistently on Instagram (with a following over 800)
Paid Consumer Advocate
01.2020 - Current
- Provide demographic likes and dislikes, concerns, and offer product reviews and feedback to researchers to remedy products for consumer consumption in groups and one-on-one interview formats.
- Various companies include: Alder-Weiner, CCR, Hivemind, PFM, Ravel, Fieldwork, L&E, Q-Insights, Kids Know Best
Company Dancer
Tempe Dance West/ SMPA/Tempe Dance Academy
2012 - Current
- Director – Michael Cook (SMPA)
- Director - Holly Manville (Tempe Dance Academy)
- 11-15 class hours/week. Classes include Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Contemporary, Hiphop, Acro, Ballroom, etc
- 2023 Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Intensive- Featured Hiphop performance- #Sensational presented by Lacey Alexandra https://youtu.be/XW0uFDUV9w?si=N7RPXf5V-oPs_ev
- Competes in NDH, NYCDA, LADM, In10sity, regional dance competitions, performing at the platinum level or higher.
- 2022 Suzanne Farrell Intensive @ Tempe Dance West
- 2022 Suzanne Farrell Ballet Camp (July 2022)
- 2021 Steps on Broadway Summer Intensive (Scholarship)
Education
High School -
Desert Vista High School
Tempe, Arizona05-2026
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Vista Del Sur Accelerated Academy
Laveen, Arizona01-2024
Skills
- Dance
- Dance Instruction (work)
- Writing (academic)
- Public speaking (academic)
- Roller skating, ice skating, IFLY indoor skydiving, parasailing, ziplining, surfing, volleyball, swimming, bike riding, shark-cage diving, horseback, cooking, baking, vlogging, and video editing
- Software - Google Slides, Google Docs, Canvas, PowerPoint, Cap-Cut, and Power Director video editors
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Studio Asst. Instructor
South Mountain Performing Arts (SMPA)
01.2024 - Current
Pop Culture Fandom
San Diego International Comic-Con annual attendee
01.2024 - Current
Social Media Content Creator
(Instagram/ TikTok)
01.2022 - Current
Paid Consumer Advocate
01.2020 - Current
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Vista Del Sur Accelerated Academy
Company Dancer
Tempe Dance West/ SMPA/Tempe Dance Academy
2012 - Current
High School -
Desert Vista High School