LAURA ELIZABETH TAYLOR 425-***-**** / 425-***-****
**.***.***@*****.*** Lived in: South Korea, Canada, U.S.
Objective:
A working experience that would launch adventures, build connections with
people around the globe, and utilize my previous experiences.
Education:
B.A. in Theatre Performance Arts, Dec. 2008, Trinity Western University of
Langley, BC (Canada).
High School Diploma, May 2004, Snohomish High School of Snohomish, WA.
Experience:
Actor and theatre artist; Emerald City Model and Talent, Theatre at TWU,
Pacific Theatre and Community Theatre, Langley & Vancouver, Canada; Seoul,
South Korea; Seattle 2004-2011.
Some onstage performances include: The Taming of the Shrew, You Can't Take
It With You (PT), and 3 years of participating in the TWU 11:07 Comedy
Improv show. Various offstage experiences ranged from backstage crew to set
building to box office and front of house.
Involved in film and stage productions in the expat acting community in
Seoul. More recently performed in The Shorts Show with Probationary Theatre
and an independent Comedic Show.
English Teacher, Avalon English, Seoul May 2009-August 2010.
Teaching English to grades 3-6. Administered speaking tests for new and
leveling up students. Taught an acting class with lower level English
speakers.
Volunteer Coordinator, Spirit of Christmas at TWU, Langley, BC Sept.-Dec.
2008.
Organized volunteers prior to and during the event; event set up and tear
down, picking up decoration supplies, assist in the audition process of The
Living Nativity and poster and flyer distribution.
Childcare Experiences, 1997-2007.
Childcare for multiple families in the summer of 2007, 3 children during
the week and 1 child on the weekends. Cared for one infant child after
classes from 2003-2004. Childcare for family friends starting in 1997 and
up through high school.
Customer Service Experiences, 2004-2006, 2008.
-Secretary in Pilates Mill Creek Studio (2008).
-Lynnwood AMC: managed concession stand, box office, ticket booth, cafe,
cleaning crew (2006).
-Barista for Lynnwood Barnes & Noble Books Caf , AMC and a Caf at TWU
(2005).
Volunteer Experiences, 2003-2004, 2010.
Musical English, Seoul, South Korea September-December 2010.
Instructed English to kindergarten and elementary students with music,
acting and dance. Created and administered placement exams for elementary
students.
Volunteer for PLUR, Seoul, South Korea 2010.
Served meals and greeted people in the shelter. Sang and gave out meals in
the streets.
Union Gospel Mission, Vancouver, BC 2004.
Talked with people and passed out hot drinks. Took care of various tasks
around the mission house.
SSASHS and Panther Pals, Snohomish WA 2003-2004.
Main SSASHS representative for assigned retirement home to the SSASHS
volunteer group. Meet with senior citizen pals throughout the year for
organized events and daily visits. Panther Pal volunteers would attend
organized events with elementary student pals throughout the year.
FLES, Snohomish, WA 2003-2004.
Taught German at local elementary schools. Lessons involving: physical
activities, songs and book materials.
Mission Trip, Juarez, Mexico July 2003.
Worked with local kids in kids club. Participated in management of some
establishments: building sidewalks and house walls.
Skills and Interests:
Learning languages. Organizing. Meeting new people. Working with charity
organizations. Visual and Performance Arts. Traveling. Comedy improv.
Skills in Computer Fundamentals, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Writing. Aroma
Therapy. Yoga. Recreational Sports. Amusement Parks.
Recommendations:
Rebecca Jones, Foreign teacher supervisor from Avalon English,
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Known: 3 years.
phone: 609-***-****.
Christy Gage, Friend and classmate from TWU, ****.*******@*****.***, phone:
Known: 6 years.
Michael Wipf, Producer from Spirit of Christmas, ****.****@*****.***,
phone: 778-***-****.
Known: 6 years.