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Kamil Haque

Work Resume

Innovative professional with a background in several aspects of theatrical productions including acting, teaching a broad range of theatre related classes and casting/directing. Six years of experience teaching and problem solving with individuals of varying learning capacities, ages 3 to adult, reinforced by outstanding communication skills.

Areas of Experience
Teaching / Work Experience LEE STRASBERG THEATRE INSTITUTE (Los Angeles, California)
Private institution for theatre/film acting open to individuals 7 to adult Job: Teacher/ Assistant Teacher Work Period: January 2007-Present Currently teaching method acting and scene study to students in the adult actors program from the ages of 19-30+. Currently teaching acting technique and scene study to students in the young actors program from the ages of 15-18. Currently responsible for assisting with the day to day running of up to 3 different classes for the adult program at any one time. Tasked to instruct new students on the basics and fundamentals of relaxation and sense memory. Counseled students regarding theatre, professionalism, the business of acting and social challenges. Responsible for the day to day running of classes during the summer intensive program for teenagers.

BUDDIE & MEE FRIENDS (Los Angeles, California)

Pre-School Job: Teacher Work Period: December 2010 Present Responsible for creating the syllabus and instructing the literacy class for children ages 2-5 Responsible for teaching drama to children ages 4-5 in a fun and safe way.

CHILDREN UNITING NATIONS (Los Angeles, California)

Non-profit organization created to bring attention to the plight of at-risk and foster youth. Job: School Based Mentor to a foster child Work Period: January 2011 June 2011 Responsible for on-site activities designed to boost a child's academic achievement through tutoring and educational games, and occasional offsite bonding activities.

AMERICAN MUSICAL & DRAMATIC ACADEMY (Los Angeles, California)

College of the Performing Arts Job: Head student liaison officer for the International Student Office Work Period: July 2010-October 2010 Responsible for creating co-chairing the International Student office at AMDA (LA) with the Director of Administrative Services. Responsible for the creation of various administrative forms and supporting materials to facilitate the settling in period for international students within AMDA and also the United States.

AMERICAN MUSICAL & DRAMATIC ACADEMY (Los Angeles, California)

College of the Performing Arts Job: Intern/Student Ambassador for the AMDA Marketing Department Work Period: August 2010-October 2010 Responsible for various administrative duties related to the newly published AMDA website.

CHILTERN HOUSE (HALIFAX BRANCH) (Singapore)

Preschool for children from 2-6 Job: Assistant Teacher Work Period: June 2009 Responsible for assisting the teacher with the day to day running of the holiday school program. Assisted two sessions of 20 students with art and craft projects, storytelling and outdoor activities.

BUDDIE & MEE (Los Angeles, California)

Daycare centre offering after-school programs Job: Teacher Work Period: March 2008 September 2008 Responsible for creating the syllabus and instructing the book club class. Employed various elements of storytelling, theatre games and book appreciation for students, ages 5-8. Responsible for hiring new teachers and substitutes.

CHOA CHU KANG SECONDARY SCHOOL (Singapore)

Public school for students ages 13-18 to obtain either the GCE N Levels or GCE O Levels Job: Workshop Instructor Work Period: June 2007 Responsible for 20 students, ages 13 to 16, creating and instructing a two-day drama workshop to teach the theoretical and practical fundamentals of drama.

EAST WEST PLAYERS (Los Angeles, California)

Theatre Company specializing in Asian American productions Job: Educational Theatre Performer Work Period: February 2007 May 2007 Part of Asia Pacific Tales show. Member of five actor touring troupe. Toured in and around the LAUSD to offer students from grades K - 12 exposure to the arts and well as opening them to different cultures and backgrounds. Responsible for performing two to three 45minute shows per location.

WE TELL STORIES (Los Angeles, California)

Multi-ethnic educational theatre troupe Job: Educational Theatre Performer Work Period: December 2006 - June 2008 Member of a 30 actor touring troupe. Responsible for performing two different sets of shows with a select group of 4 actors on average. Responsible for inviting and involving audience members to participate with the actors onstage in every performance. Performed in shows of 45minutes in length, and are generally comprised of three distinct stories. Each story is specifically designed to accompany Open Court Reading (OCR) adopted by Los Angeles Unified School District as their literacy initiative. Performed its signature trunk shows at in school assemblies in the LAUSD, libraries and museums.

ACTPHABETS (Singapore)
Private school specializing in extra-curricular educational activities for children that supplement regular school Job: Teacher Work Period: December 2004 Responsible for instructing individuals, ages 5 to 9 in acting classes that make use of theatre games, storytelling and interactive class work.

SUPERCAMP (Singapore)
International educational residential program which introduces students to accelerated learning academic skills and life skills Job: Camp Counselor Work Period: December 2004 Responsible for the safety and instruction of 30 youths, ages 14-18, during the Senior Forum, a 10 day camp. Imparted academic skills to make studying any subject a faster, easier, more enjoyable and less stressful process. Conducted exercises as part of the life skills curriculum which focused on developing communication skills, building stronger personal relationships with family and friends, developing teamwork and leadership ability, boosting creativity and problem-solving ability, and setting clear goals. Assisted with an outdoor ropes course and board-breaking to help campers develop strategies for overcoming barriers to success.

JULIA GABRIELS CENTER (Singapore)

Private school specializing in childcare and educational activities for children that supplement regular school Job: Assistant Teacher Work Period: June 2004 December 2004 Responsible for assisting with the day to day running of various acting classes for children and youths from ages 3-12. Co-created the student library and literacy program for all students to have access to books to supplement the enrichment classes they received.

CHILTERN HOUSE [CRESCENT ROAD BRANCH] (Singapore)

Preschool for children from ages 3-7 Job: Assistant Teacher Work Period: April 2004 December 2004 Worked in the Green Room at Chiltern House, a special unit for children on the autism spectrum who have social, learning and communication difficulties. Worked in two sessions of classes, morning and afternoon, each with 5-7 students per session. Carried out one-to-ne teaching with various children, working on their communication, creative and academic skills. Performed individual observation of students. Assisted with the Integration Program to facilitate the involvement of Green Room students with mainstream program students. Worked with mainstream program students during the holiday program with drama classes, story telling and art and craft projects.

SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES (SCHOOL OF MILITARY MEDICINE) Quartermaster Department

The military component of the Ministry of Defence of Singapore Job(s): Asst. to the Quartermaster, Head of PR & HR for QM Dept, Head of Field Equipment, Chemical Defense Stores, Office Equipment Stores Work Period: January 2002- June 2004 Completed full-time national service with the rank of Corporal. In charge of 3 stores and 4-5 men in subordinate command. In charge of shifting and stock taking during move of camps to current premises. In charge of creating and conducting events, PR activities and HR activities between various departments for overall company welfare. Revamped stock taking methods and systems of organization. Oversaw and led overhaul of stocktaking methods within the QM Dept. resulting in a major shift in internal audit grade from D upon entering the department to a consistent A upon discharge and honorable mention from the Chief of Defence Force.

Education & Training

American Musical and Dramatic Academy Los Angeles, California
BFA (Honors), Acting Graduated top of the class First ever recipient of Latin honors in AMDA history (Recipient of AMDA Scholarship)

Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute Los Angeles, California

2year certification program (Multiple Recipient of Lee Strasberg Scholarship) Training as a teacher at the Lee Strasberg Institute under Hedy Sontag

Santa Monica College

Eligible for Associates Degree in Theatre Arts (Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member)

Broward Community College (Singapore) Studio 5 N.Y. Private Coaching Guildhall School of Music & Drama (Julia Gabriel Centre, Singapore) Daphne Kirby Commercial Acting on Camera: Adult Commercial Intensive Modern Montessori (Singapore)
Certification in Speech & Drama Instructors

Self Leadership International (Institute of Neuro-Semantics)

Certified practitioner of Timeline Therapy Certified practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming Certified practitioner of Neuro-Semantics

Anglo Chinese Junior College (Singapore)

GCE A Levels

Anglo Chinese School (Independent) (Singapore)

GCE O Levels

Anglo Chinese Primary School (Singapore)

P.S.L.E.

Special Skills
Trained for 2yrs. as a soldier in Singapore Army, Partially fluent in Malay, Soccer, Cricket, Billiards, Experience Teaching and Interacting with Autistic Children, Indian, Malay, English Dialects, Certified NLP & Neuro Semantics Therapist, Basic Hypnotherapy, Insatiable Work Ethic, Stage Directing, Professional Chilli Eater, Cooking, I Make A Mean Curry In A Hurry!

Awards
Summa Cum Laude from the American Musical & Dramatic Acdemy Winner of Best Actor Award for performance in Blind Date (Singapore) Record Winner of Best Play (3 consecutive) for: News in Briefs, The People Versus Larry Splint and Blind Date (Singapore) Winner of Best Host for Centrestage (Singapore)

References
Claudette Sutherland - (818) 422-4612 , nolaavis1@gmail.com
(Instructor at AMDA)

Fiona MacDonald - (+65) 622-951-61

(Head of Language & Learning Support at Chiltern House)

Nor Hasanah - (+65) 927-421-96, hasanah_n@yahoo.com.sg

(Senior Teacher at Julia Gabriel Center and Actphabets)

Hedy Sontag - (310) 968-6230

(Senior Teacher at Lee Strasberg Institute)