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Yasmin Garcia posted an update in the group Extra Extra – Who wants to be an Extra! 10 years, 9 months ago
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Theater with Drama emphasis; Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a Linguistic emphasis.
Minors: Education and Portuguese.
GPA: 3.00
University of California Davis, June 2013WORK EXPERIENCE:
Firelight Media, Intern, New York, NY, February 2014-currently (part time).
Worked in doing research for a Black Panthers Documentary that will be aired next year in PBS.Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Teacher Assistant, Davis, CA, Fall 2012
Worked in Spanish immersion first grade class. Gained skills on how to organize 34 six-seven year olds to stay on task.Montgomery Elementary School, Teacher Assistant, Davis, CA, Winter 2011
Worked in Spanish immersion Kindergarten class. Gained skills on how to work with 26 five-six years olds. .University of California Davis Spanish Department, Spanish Tutor, UC Davis, Fall 2010-Winter 2011
Tutor beginning Spanish courses (1, 2, 3 and 8). Improved communication skills in working with non-native speakers.UC Davis Theater and Dance Department
Title Job Year/ Director
”555-SEXY” Production Assistant 2013 David B. Jacobs
And The Snow Fell Softly Assistant costume Designer 2012 Ellen Bromberg/ Maggie S. Chan
The Haunt Wardrobe Crew 2012 Roxanne Femling
The Who’s Tommy Assistant costume designer 2011 Mindy Cooper/ Kara Branch
Body of Knowledge and Performer 2011 Karl Frost
Axolotl Performer
Spring Dance performance Assistant Stage Manager 2010 Maria G. Castro
(The Edge Performance Festival)
The Third Eye Festival Stage Crew 2010 Erika Overstreet
Spring Dance Wardrobe Crew 2010 Roxanne Femling
A Winter’s Tale Stage Crew 2009 Patricia Miller
Oklahoma Wardrobe Crew 2009 Roxanne FemlingCOMMUNITY SERVICE:
Student Disability Advocacy Group, Vice President, UC Davis, Fall 2011-Spring 2013
• Work with disable students services to promote and educate campus about different health conditions. Participate in campus events in recruiting new members to the club.
Kiwanis/Circle K, Head Volunteer, Davis Senior Center, Spring 2011
• In charge of supplying and organizing a biweekly party at the Senior Citizen Center; created, coordinated and administrated the food, supplies, and the event.Alpha Phi Omega, Brother, UC Davis, Winter 2012-Spring 2013
• I volunteered at many events including in creating, planned, and directed a dance party for 60 disable teens.
Lions/ Omega Leo, Leos Club, Volunteer, Montebello, CA, Fall 2007- Spring 2013
• Helped at many events including assisting at a shopping spree for students from a low-income homes.
Mujeres Ayudando la Raza, Volunteer, UC Davis, Winter 2009-Spring 2013
• Volunteer at several events such as the Migrant Center event for 200 guests.
Kiwanis/ Key Club. Circle K, Volunteer, Montebello and Davis, Fall 2005-Spring 2013
• Kiwanis 9th grade- 5th year at UC Davis (Key Club- Circle K): Volunteer at events such as Oktobrefest, Spaghetti Feed, Turkey Trot, Tree Davis, PTP Doll Work Party, Senior Citizen Dance, Because We care Beautification Project, Children’s Halloween Party, Davis Community Meal, Pal Program, and Relay For Life, and many more.
Sierra Service Project, South Central Los Angeles, Winter 2009 and Winter 2010
• Assisted in creating service rooms for a homeless shelter, and built a handicap ramp. Served as Spanish translator in December 2009 and December 2010.QUALIFICATIONS:
• Languages: Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English; familiar with Portuguese and American Sign Language.
• Transcribing.
• Strong interest in helping the community.
• People’s skills.
• Five years working in theater, including experience as assistant stage manager, assistant costume designer and crew member.
• Work extremely well with elementary school aged children.
• Organized and is able to set goals and successfully produce events.
• Knows how to manage Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Also, capable of doing some PowerPoints through Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Willing and able to learn new material fast.AWARDS:
• Circle K International Club “Heart of Gold Member,” Fall 2011
• Circle K International Club “Member of the Month,” Fall 2011
• Silver Level Certification from Circle K International for 80 hours of Community Service, Spring 2011
• Circle K International Club “Member of the Month,” Spring 2010
• STEP Math Award, Summer 2008
• Gonzalez STEP Award, Summer 2008REFERENCES:
1.) Randy Martin; Chair, Art and Public Policy
Phone: 212 992 8243
Email: [email protected]2.) Dr. Marta Moreno Vega; Adjunct Professor
Phone: 212-992-8200
Email: [email protected]I am interested to one day create my own educational show for children. For that reason I minored in educational, I have interned at public elementary schools for a whole year. Willing to do research on what children like to watch/ make this show more successful.
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