Doreen Petersen
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
*Worked in a number of Hallmark Movies and TV shows.
*Taught Drama in Junior High at the beginning of my teaching career. *Produced several high school productions
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Background Actor
Valley Extras
Langley, BC
01.2013 - Current
- Worked as background for several Hallmark Movies and Television shows
- Was selected to be part of Elections BC 2024 promotion
- Contributed to seamless production flow by promptly arriving on set, fully prepared with costume and makeup.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Exhibited discipline by memorizing blocking instructions, meeting marks, and maintaining continuity throughout multiple takes.
- Displayed flexibility by adapting to changes in shooting schedule or scene requirements without compromising performance quality.
- Supported principal actors by reacting appropriately to their performances, enhancing overall scene believability.
- Enhanced on-set experiences by accurately following director''s cues and maintaining consistent character portrayals.
Retired Secondary School Counsellor
Abbotsford School District
Abbotsford, BC
09.1976 - 01.2010
- Was sponsor for Student Council, Prom and Convocation during my 18 years at Rick Hansen Secondary.
- As a sponsor I helped organize dances, Pep Rallies, Graduation Events
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
Education
Master's of Counselling - Counselling Psychology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC06.1984
Teaching Degree - Elementary Education
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC06.1976
Skills
- Student Counseling
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Academic Support
- Academic advising
Accomplishments
Secured a spot in the Elections BC commercials 2024
Timeline
Background Actor
Valley Extras
01.2013 - Current
Retired Secondary School Counsellor
Abbotsford School District
09.1976 - 01.2010
Master's of Counselling - Counselling Psychology
University of British Columbia
Teaching Degree - Elementary Education
University of British Columbia