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Cynthia Alvarez

@cynthiaalvarez

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Adjunct faculty passionate about theater and education.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic teaching environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.

I am an experienced educator and theater practitioner with a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of California Los Angeles. Currently, I serve as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Texas at El Paso, where I teach various theater courses, sharing my passion for the performing arts with students. My teaching philosophy emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, aiming to inspire the next generation of theater artists.

Throughout my career, I have gained diverse experience in educational settings, including roles as a Substitute Teacher and a Teaching Assistant. My background also includes customer service as a Box Office Attendant at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, where I honed my communication skills and ability to engage with audiences. Additionally, my experience as a Spanish interpreter has equipped me with the ability to bridge language barriers, enhancing my effectiveness in multicultural environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Adjunct Faculty

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University of Texas at El Paso

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Hired by the department of Theatre and Dance as a lecturer and instructor for various courses pertaining to theater practices.

Theater Instruction Public Speaking Student Engagement Curriculum Design

Substitute Teacher

Canutillo Independent School District

Apr 2023 - May 2023 (1 month)

Assists the district and faculty in overseeing classes and implementing lesson plans for students in pre-k through twelfth grade.

Classroom Management Lesson planning Communication

Box Office Attendant

Irvine Barclay Theatre

Oct 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Assisted customers in completing purchases to events over various mediums.

Customer Service Sales Event Coordination Communication

Spanish Interpreter

Language Line Solutions

Mar 2021 - Aug 2021 (5 months)

Provided Spanish interpretation on behalf of insurance companies, banks, and emergency services.

Communication Cultural Competence Customer Service Problem Solving

Teaching Assistant

University of California Los Angeles

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Assisted my assigned professors as the first line of communication between them and our students, graded assignments and projects, and helped in the preparation of presentations.

Grading Communication Presentation Skills Organizational Skills

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California Los Angeles

Master of Fine Arts, Acting

2019 - 2021

Graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Acting. Recipient of the 2020 and 2019 Hollywood Foreign Press Association Acting Fellowship, 2020 Teri Schwartz Family and Friends Scholarship, 2019 Kendra Perez Memorial Scholarship, and the 2018 Graduate Opportunity Fellowship Program Award.