Sam Cavalcanti

Sam Cavalcanti

English as a Second Language (ESL) Language Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Multi-hyphenate artist and freelancer

  • Education

    • Pan American School of Bahia

      2005 - 2015
      High School

      - International Baccalaureate Diploma- U.S. Diploma- Brazillian Diploma

    • University of Southern California

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor’s Degree Theatre

      Activities and Societies: - Cinematic Arts Minor - Screenwriting Minor - Dean's scholar View professional resume for detail.

  • Experience

    • Pan American School of Bahia

      Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
      English as a Second Language (ESL) Language Teacher

      Two different job positions during that time period: One as a teacher's assistant for kindergarten children, the other as a teacher and coordinator for adult classes.

    • University of Southern California

      Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
      Costume Crew

      Costume crew for MFA Rep play "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992"

    • GLAAD

      Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
      Entertainment Media Intern

      Contribute to annual SRI report, GLAAD Media Awards, and weekly blog posts.Focus on data bases and social media presence.

    • University of Southern California

      Jun 2017 - May 2019

      Research Assistant to Dr. Velina Hasu Houston at the School of Dramatic Arts - Dramatic Writing division

      • Research Assistant

        Sept 2015 - May 2019
      • ITS Student Consultant

        Jun 2017 - Nov 2017
    • Center Theatre Group

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
      Ticket Operations Intern
    • Feigco Entertainment

      May 2018 - Aug 2018
      Development Intern

      Intern in development for production company.Duties included script coverage, runs, and general office tasks.

    • Freelance

      Jan 2019 - now

      -Voiceover artist for varied media, including videogames, narrative podcasts, audiobooks, and animation.-Home studio with an AT2020 microphone and a Focusrite Scarlett Solo interface.. Award-finalist screenwriter. Currently producer and director for short film "Pieces of Us".

      • Voice Over Artist

        Jun 2020 - now
      • Independent Filmmaker

        Jan 2019 - now
    • Verve Talent & Literary Agency

      Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
      Mailroom Intern
    • Escape Room LA

      Sept 2019 - Aug 2021
      Staff/ Escape Room Actor

      - Facilitate gameplay in five thematic escape rooms and ensure positive customer experience.- Maintain smooth communication flow between reception, main office, and the game spaces.

    • Tutor.com

      May 2020 - Nov 2020
      College-Level Writing Tutor

      - Remote tutoring in English essays- Focus on organization, thesis statements, proofreading, and higher-order issues.

    • Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica

      Apr 2021 - Aug 2022
      Youth Development Professional

      - Lead after school activites and summer camp programs for elementary and middle school students.

    • WithOthers

      Jul 2022 - now
      Production Crew

      Description: WithOthers turns artists into activists and fans into movements. Because music and events power social change. Join us and make change happen together.Link: https://withothers.io/

    • Century Park Place Apartments

      Aug 2022 - now
      Administrative Assistant

      Help manage units in 6 buildings and over 400 units.Handle incoming calls, reservations for residents, mailroom, maintenance requests, work orders, and other front desk and residential duties.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR/AED/First Aid

      American Red Cross
    • TESOL Certification

      International Open Academy
      Apr 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sam Cavalcanti
      Outstanding Service Project Award 2015 National Honor Society 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fundraising

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity International on Jan 2014
      Habitat for Humanity InternationalAssociated with Sam Cavalcanti