Teaching at English Aloud since June 2013
Living in Portland, Oregon, the USA
Education:
Bachelors of Science, 2011, Portland State University, Portland, OR
Major: Arts & Letters
Associate of Arts, 2005
American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Hollywood, CA
Experience:
After-School Program Activities Coordinator, 2012 - Present, Sabin Elementary, Portland, OR, Part-time position.
I assist in the day-to-day functions and tasks of running a 4-day a week, 2.5 hour after-school program in NE Portland.
I instruct and manage groups of children ranging in ages 5-12 in a public school setting. I am CPR-trained. I have organizational responsibilities and complete data entry for attendance statistics.
Puppeteer – 2012 - Present Metro, Portland, OR
I serve as a puppeteer in the Waste Reduction Education Program at Metro, the regional government for the Portland-metro area. Puppet shows cover topics such as: composting, natural gardens, and recycling. We perform for Kindergarten through 3rd grade students throughout the school week. Responsibilities include puppet upkeep, driving, sound system equipment know-how, loading medium-sized sets, and performance singing.
Liz (리즈): B.S. in Arts & Letters, Portland State University, OR, The USA
Drama Instructor, 2011 – 2012 Sabin Elementary, Portland, OR Using my own curriculum & direction skills
I execute one production per eight week session featuring students attending the SUN after-school program. I teach two drama courses: Drama (Production) for grades 3rd-6th and Drama Games for grades K-2nd. Class sizes range from 7-20 students. We are currently in rehearsal for our third production, Cinderella Bigfoot. I have recently begun to lead a course on singing and the voice as well. AKA Science Class Leader, 2011 - 2012 Sabin Elementary, Portland, OR
Actress/Performer, 2010 - Present, Mt. Hood Railroad Excursion Trains, Hood River, OR
Using improvisation, costumes, storylines and audience participation, a troupe of actors and I entertain train patrons during the course of a 3-hour dinner train tour through the Hood River Valley.
