Qualifications
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Reputation for displaying professionalism
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High energy, positive coach (13+ yrs child development experience)
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Demonstrate capacity to work effectively with youth
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Drivers License
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First Aid Certified
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Bilingual (English, Spanish)
Work Experience
C.A.M.P, Brooklyn NY
Program Coordinator
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Implement schedule and assist CAMP directors with six week enriching program for Dance, Music and Visual Art
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Work with CAMP counselors to run interactive, learning activities for members
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Supervise all creative arts members ages 4-11 years old
Family Life Theater, Brooklyn NY
After school Theater Coordinator/Actor
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Conduct an after school JHS and HS play development and Improvisational acting theater program for the Department of Transportation
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Create and perform dramatized at NYC schools and Universities dealing with social issues
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Social issues include: School Bullying, Group Isolation, Homophobia, Safe sex, Teenage Safe Driving/Pedestrian safety
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Work closely with teachers developing specific lessons for special needs students
Education Play Productions Brooklyn, NY
Actor/ Teaching Artist
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Present educational plays for students ranging from k-12 and college level
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Facilitate formal theater with students
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Create plays on social issues regarding decision making, bullying, domestic violence, teen pregnancy
Manhattan Theater Club, New York, NY
Guest Teaching Artist/Theater Coordinator/Actor
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Assist with play development/play writing workshop in NYC Public High Schools
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Perform the student’s plays which were developed during the play writing workshops
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Brooklyn Performing Arts Institute, Brooklyn NY
Co-Founder/Program Director/Acting Teacher
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Oversee member registration and attendance
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Coordinate class schedules and member orientation
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Plan curriculum for acting classes: improvisation, play writing and basic acting
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Direct students in final showcase
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Fundraise and raise awareness/support for program and its students
El Puente Williamsburg Leadership Center, Brooklyn NY
Drama Facilitator/Young Men’s Group Facilitator
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Developed lesson plans for Spring and Fall semesters
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Prepared students to audition for theatre major programs in colleges such as SUNY Purchase, Marymount and Julliard
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Engaged students to explore improvisation, monologues and scene work
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Directed mid-year showcase and final year production
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Develop lesson plan focused around male empowerment
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Created a safe, respectful and confidential atmosphere where young male students felt comfortable to share
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Promote healthy decision making in areas of family, education, and personal relationships
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Mentor each member individually and conduct outreach
Teatro El Puente, Brooklyn, NY
Youth Peer Educator/Actor
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Conduct and facilitate HIV-AIDS/STD-STI 3 Part workshops for people, age range 12-55
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Create and perform dramatized plays dealing with social issues (Peer-Pressure, Safe sex, Domestic violence, Teenage pregnancy) in NYC Public schools, Health centers/clinics, Street fairs and Churches.
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Heavy phones, filing, faxing and photocopying.
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EDUCATION
BUSHWICK OUTREACH CENTER, BROOKLYN, NY JUNE, 2002
NYC High-School Diploma Major: English
SUNY AT PURCHASE COLLEGE, PURCHASE, NY JUNE, 2004
Major: Liberal Arts