Fullerton CA, 92835

Japodaca0421@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Trinity Christian Schools, Garden Grove — Drama and English Teacher

August 2018 - June 2019

Responsible for the guidance and teaching of English and Theatre Arts to foreign and domestic students as well as creating curriculum, chaperoning events, and directing shows. 

Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park  — Entertainment Performer

April 2018 - July 2018

Responsibilities included memorizing scripts, performing short scenes for guests on a moving train, generating unique, improvised guest interactions, and general customer service while staying in a personally created, period appropriate character. 

Brea Olinda Unified School District, Brea — Substitute Teacher

January 2018 - August 2018

Connecting with students while their teachers are away; and teaching provided lesson plans of all grade levels, subjects, and demographics.

Cobalt Institute of Math and Science, Victorville —   Drama and Art Teacher

August 2016 - June 2017

Writing and implementing lesson plans that generate critical thinking and performance opportunities for all students, as well as interpersonal guided practice.

EDUCATION

Cal State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino —     BA Theatre Arts: Acting Emphasis

September 2007 - June 2014

SKILLS

• Teaching, problem solving, communications, public speaking, organizational skills, power point, typing, character creation, writing, various methods of acting.

AWARDS

Irene Ryan Nomination in 2014

Teacher of the Year 2018-2019

LANGUAGES

English