Christel Bartelse
Toronto,ON
Summary
Positive, enthusiastic performer and highly motivated multi tasker with over twenty years of intense training, education and hands-on experience in the entertainment industry. Interested to learn new skills and to be part of a team. Also the ability to get tasks done, without supervision. Active listener with superb oral and written communication skills. Dependable, and responsible with knowledge of the film/tv/theatre industry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty Member/Physical Comedy Professor
Humber College
09.2009 - Current
- Teach in the Comedy & Writing Program at the Lakeshore Campus.
- Served on the board for auditioning new students.
- Direct the Humber Archival Show every Spring.
- Selected and developed instructional material and planned instruction to enhance student learning.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Organized and tracked students performance
Faculty Member/MovementTeacher
The Toronto Film School
01.2015 - Current
- Teaching “Movement/ Theatrical Clown” to Term 3 Students.
- Direct a Clown Showcase every term.
- In charge of developing and directing several solo pieces.
- Showcased commitment to professional development by keeping current in movement/physical theatre discipline.
- Created assignments to encourage student learning and develop communication skills and higher-order thinking.
- Provided students constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback resulting in an end of term showcase.
Faculty Member/Acting Teacher
Max The Mutt Animation School
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Teaching Movement and acting to first year animation students.
- Selected and developed instructional material and planned instruction to enhance student learning.
- Provided students constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
Guest Teacher
Etobicoke School of the Arts
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Brought in to teach Theatrical Clown to Grade 10 students and direct opening number for their year end show.
- Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
Faculty Teacher
The Second City
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Taught Improv to all levels in schools around the GTA.
- Taught several workshops at the Second City to students between the ages 10-20 years old.
Faculty Instructor/ Director
George Brown Theatre School
12.2019 - Current
- Teach Clown Unit to Second Year Students
- Curate and Direct the Final Clown Showcase
- Directed "Carnival of Munsch" December 2022. Devised, created, co-wrote the script
- Worked with Design Team to create set, costumes, props
Education
Improv
The Second City Training Centre
Toronto, ONDiploma - Theatre Arts
Randolph Academy For The Performing Arts
Toronto, ON06.2002
Month Long Intensive - Shakespeare
Shakespeare And Company
Lenox, Massachusetts 07.2001
Theatre Arts
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04.2000
Skills
- Creative vision
- Written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Compassion
- Collaboration
- Television and film background
- Professional demeanor
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Team Player
- Student Engagement
Film/TV, Yoga, Improv, Writing
Passion for the Film/TV, Theatre Industry for over 20 years.
Self Produced and Wrote Six One Woman Shows to Date. Toured all over Canada, the US and the UK.
Graduated 500 hr of Yoga Teacher Training, February 2018. Certified Yoga Teacher
Teaching at Humber College, Toronto Film School, for over ten years as well as a Guest Faculty in several other schools.
Timeline
Faculty Instructor/ Director
George Brown Theatre School
12.2019 - Current
Faculty Member/Acting Teacher
Max The Mutt Animation School
09.2018 - 04.2019
Guest Teacher
Etobicoke School of the Arts
01.2018 - 01.2019
Faculty Member/MovementTeacher
The Toronto Film School
01.2015 - Current
Faculty Member/Physical Comedy Professor
Humber College
09.2009 - Current
Faculty Teacher
The Second City
01.2001 - 01.2007
Improv
The Second City Training Centre
Diploma - Theatre Arts
Randolph Academy For The Performing Arts
Month Long Intensive - Shakespeare
Shakespeare And Company
Theatre Arts
George Brown College
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