Valentina Zapata
North Vancouver
Summary
Performing Arts Instructor with 5 years of experience in teaching. Skilled at encouraging creativity while monitoring individual student progress. Committed to comprehensive education in Performing Arts.
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Affectionate Babysitter with hands-on experience monitoring the well-being and safety of children. Energetic in conducting fun, age-appropriate activities and modeling appropriate social behaviors. Alert and organized individual dedicated to maintaining a friendly environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Actress
Alpha Artist Management
07.2024 - Current
- Participated in rehearsals to adequately prepare for performances.
- Worked effectively under pressure, consistently meeting tight production deadlines without sacrificing performance quality.
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock, and fear.
- Enhanced storytelling through the use of physical movement, facial expressions, and vocal techniques.
- Adapted to a variety of roles and genres, showcasing versatility as an actress.
Babysitter
Rowan Halber
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Dancer
LFS Dance Company
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow performers and production staff to foster a positive working environment.
- Participated in regular rehearsals, refining movements and synchronizing with fellow dancers for seamless performances.
- Demonstrated impressive flexibility, speed and agility when performing on stage.
Babysitter
Emma Navratil
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
Theatre Teacher and CEO
Artenicas Colombia
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Boosted students'' confidence and presentation skills by providing constructive feedback on their performances.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating engaging bilingual activities and exercises.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
Education
Performing Arts
Politécnico Grancolombiano
Bogota, ColombiaNot Completed - Performing Arts
Universidad Pedagogica Nacional
Bogota, ColombiaOn Camera Acting
The Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts
Vancouver, BC11-2024
Skills
- Physical movement
- Choreography adaptation
- Performance versatility
- Creative collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Theatrical acting
- Dance training
- Scene analysis
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Acting
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1996/12/31
Bogota, Colombia
Artistic Experience
- "SOMOS", 2019, Protagonists
- Re-Make Psicosis, 2019, Protagonist
- "Doña Rosita la soltera", 2018, Solterona 1
- "Los Memos el musical", 2019, La Caja/ Señora de Gordillo
- Desfile Recreando Moda, 2020, Models
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Latin & Caribbean Rhythms Training - 2021
- Music children's games Training - 2021
- Initial training for beginners in Choreography - 2021
- Basic Training Diploma: Music Education
Collegium Musicum - Argentina Online -2021 - Migrant Workers Centre- Level Up Leadership program - Current
- First Aid Certification
Interests
- Music
- Dance
- Acting and Theater
- Creative Writing
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Volunteer Work
- Playing Sports
- Reading
- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Languages
Timeline
Actress
Alpha Artist Management
07.2024 - Current
Dancer
LFS Dance Company
02.2024 - 11.2024
Babysitter
Emma Navratil
01.2024 - 10.2024
Babysitter
Rowan Halber
02.2022 - 02.2025
Theatre Teacher and CEO
Artenicas Colombia
01.2021 - 09.2023
Performing Arts
Politécnico Grancolombiano
Not Completed - Performing Arts
Universidad Pedagogica Nacional
On Camera Acting
The Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts
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