I am a motivated theatre and education professional with a Master's in Theatre for Community and Education. I have extensive experience working with children, young people and the wider community across educational, creative, and customer-facing settings. I am highly organized with strong communication, facilitation and administrative skills, and I am seeking roles in children's services, education, community work or administrative support.

Alie Shafarrell

I am a motivated theatre and education professional with a Master's in Theatre for Community and Education. I have extensive experience working with children, young people and the wider community across educational, creative, and customer-facing settings. I am highly organized with strong communication, facilitation and administrative skills, and I am seeking roles in children's services, education, community work or administrative support.

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I am a motivated theatre and education professional with a Master’s in Theatre for Community and Education.

I have extensive experience working with children, young people and the wider community across educational, creative, and customer-facing settings. I am highly organized with strong communication, facilitation and administrative skills, and I am seeking roles in children’s services, education, community work or administrative support.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Wrap-around Activity Leader / Play Worker at Essex Professional Coaching
January 1, 2025 - Present
Wrap-around care and play-based activities for children.
Drama and Singing Facilitator at Make Believe Group
January 1, 2025 - Present
Drama and singing facilitator delivering workshops and community engagement activities.
Freelance Performer / Children's Entertainer at Enchanted Parties and Glass Slipper Entertainment
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance performer and children's entertainer providing interactive theatre and party entertainment.
Educational Drama Facilitator at Bonanza Creative
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Educational drama facilitator delivering drama and education workshops.
Nursery Assistant (Relief Team) at Seymour House Nursery
January 1, 2024 - Present
Relief nursery assistant supporting early years learning and daily routines.
Barista Supervisor at Costa Coffee
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Barista supervisor responsibilities including team support and customer service.
Team Member (Customer Service & Admin) at Netflix Drive-in Cinema
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Customer service, cash handling, stock control and daily administration.
Online Brand Ambassador at University of Essex
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Online brand ambassador representing the university and engaging with audiences online.
Front of House Waitress at Heavenly Desserts
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Front of house service in dessert shop environment.
Front of House at Empire Cinemas
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Front of house waitress and customer service duties.

Education

GCSEs (11 A-C) at Westbourne Academy
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Drama (C); Film Studies (B); Media Studies (C) at Suffolk One College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
BA Drama - 2:1 at University of Essex
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
MA Theatre for Community and Education - MERIT at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Safeguarding Awareness & Inclusive Practice
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization