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Lara Doucette

Salt spring island,BC

Summary

Dynamic Youth Mentor at Wildhaven with a passion for fostering self-esteem and communication skills in young individuals. Experienced in group activity planning and conflict resolution, Cultivate engaging atmospheres that foster successful relationship outcomes. My background in performance storytelling enhances my communication, ensuring authentic connections with participants.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Mentor

Wildhaven
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
09.2023 - Current
  • Led group activities designed to strengthen social skills and elevate self-esteem.
  • Actively listened to understand the needs of each individual participant.
  • Motivated youth towards successful completion of school assignments
  • Created an environment that was safe and supportive for all participants in mentoring sessions.

Various Acting Work

Various employers in film, TV and theatre
West Coast, BC
01.2002 - Current
  • Collaborated on creative concepts and performances as part of a dynamic team.
  • Performed in stage productions of diverse plays and musicals.
  • Delivered dialogue convincingly, ensuring precise timing and pacing with fellow actors.
  • Engaged in improvisation exercises to enhance creativity and responsiveness in performances.
  • Applied expertise in body movements, gestures and different forms of speech to engage audience members and drive engagement.
  • Communicated characters or situations to audience through speech, body language and movement.
  • Wrote original materials and adapted details from public information to achieve dramatic, narrative or comedic effects.
  • Learned about characters in scripts and relationships to each other to develop role interpretations.
  • Completed media interviews on television, radio, and digital podcasts or videos to promote performances.

Education

Massage Practitioner And Wellness Coach - Massage And Wellness

National Holistic Institute
Californa
05-2013

Two Year Full Time Program - Transpersonal Psychology

Clearmind International Institute
Abbotsford, BC
05-2006

Some College (No Degree) - Two Year Theatre Program

Capilano College
North Vancouver, BC
06-2004

Two Year Film Acting Program -

Gastown Actors Studio
Vancouver, BC
05-1998

Skills

  • Group activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • Public speaking
  • Performance storytelling
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Group facilitation
  • Adaptability
  • Excellent communication
  • Child programs
  • Team building
  • Creative collaboration

Affiliations

  • I am focused on natural wellness and joyful movement
  • I take photos, write and paint for fun
  • voice over acting and story reading for Magic Kids
  • teach drama and direct plays with youth aged 6-12 years

Certification

  • completed a Circle Education training weekend
  • have engaged in co-counseling and the Mastery of Self expression Workshop for 10+ years
  • authentic relating circles

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Youth Mentor

Wildhaven
09.2023 - Current

Various Acting Work

Various employers in film, TV and theatre
01.2002 - Current

Massage Practitioner And Wellness Coach - Massage And Wellness

National Holistic Institute

Two Year Full Time Program - Transpersonal Psychology

Clearmind International Institute

Some College (No Degree) - Two Year Theatre Program

Capilano College

Two Year Film Acting Program -

Gastown Actors Studio

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