Sarah Bilodeau
Languages Fluent in English, French, Beginners level in Mandarin
Education
2006-2010 Bachelor degree in Theatre & Development
Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec
2008-Present Minor in Psychology
Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec
2003-2006 Diploma of Collegial Studies; Professional Theatre Acting
John Abbott College, Montreal, Quebec
Work
2008-2010 Facilitator at Dynamix Adventures
Montreal, Quebec
Animate educational & team building programs, ages 4-17;
Observe behavior & respond accordingly;
Write weekly reports about groups & individuals.
2008 Animator at La Mary Poppins Animation Montreal, Quebec
Guide children in puppet making;
Play multiple roles including: clown, princess, pirate;
Restructure activities according to needs, abilities & age.
2007-2008 English Teacher at Daxing Middle School Beijing, China
Teach Korean students, ages 13-18;
Prepare lesson plans, exams;
Tutor those for in need of extra help.
Summer English Teacher at Nancys English Kindergarten &Fall 2007 Beijing, China
Teach Chinese children, ages 2-6;
Use theatre techniques & storytelling;
Set & follow rules adapted to cultural values.
1998-2002 Nanny, Babysitter & 2006 Thetford Mines, Quebec&Alaska
Watch and play games with children ages 3-13;
Read, cook, put them to bed;
Organize and go to outings.
Human Services Work
2010 Volunteer at Admissions Unit Porteous 2C Mental Health University Institute, Douglas Hospital, Montreal, Quebec
Plan and facilitate art workshops;
Try to asses clients needs, perceptions & adapt;
Contain space so it remains safe & validating.
2009 Volunteer with Tibetan Collective Dung-Dkar Montreal, Quebec
Stage manage actors, set, costume;
Prepare and collect props for production;
Participate in Tibetan community events.
Winter 2009 Drama Workshop Facilitator with 2nd Act Internship; Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec
Plan and facilitate theatre workshops with youth at-risk;
Research relationship between drama and self-esteem;
Implement expanding possibilities by contacting universities.
Activities & Interest
Performing Arts Acting; Gravy Bath Productions, Montreal Fringe Festival & dancing;
Arts Writing poetry, composing music, singing, painting;
Travelling Canada, U.S.A, China, Sri Lanka, & several countries in Europe;
Sports Yoga, hiking, bicycling.