Dean Vicedo

My artistic, educational approach embodies inclusivity, creativity, and kindness, manifesting theatre to create a community that is accepting, inviting, and exciting! I want a creative space that makes learning fun and approachable for students, uplifting the futures of new creatives and artists of all kinds.

Teaching Associate at San Diego State University (August 2024 - May 2025)

Dani Bedau | THEA 315 - Theatre for Young Audiences. Alongside another co-teacher, we facilitate lectures and invite students to think about how to approach theatre in a K-12 educational setting to follow and emphasize SEL standards. We guide future educators to incorporate theatre into their own classroom lessons.

Graduate Assistant at San Diego State University (August 2023 - December 2023)

Dr. Katie Turner | THEA 460A - Tasked with grading assignments and assisting Dr. Turner with in-class activities and lectures. Managed roughly seventy students' assignments and essays alongside Dr. Turner, correcting and guiding their work to improve upon for future educational endeavors.

Teaching Artist at DiversionaryWerks (April 2025)

Wilfred Paloma | Diversionary Theatre - Collaborated with the Director of Education at Diversionary Theatre to create a new class for the DiversionaryWerks program. "Courage in the Craft" was designed to blend Uta Hagen acting techniques to theatrical pieces and confidence-based practices with a community of other actors.

Teaching Artist at Diversionary Theatre (July 2024)

Teen-Versionary - Wilfred Paloma | Diversionary Theatre - Teaching artist involved in a coalition of other artists to facilitate a devised piece with multi-dimensional queer youth. Approaching all kinds of queer youth with a sense of openness, kindness, and learning to help them find their own sense of creativity.

Teaching Artist Substitute at Diversionary Theatre (October 2025 - November 2025)

KidVersionary - Wilfred Paloma | Diversionary Theatre - Oversaw an after-school program of elementary students, grades 1-3, at Birney Elementary School. Theatre & Improv Residency that gave students a chance to explore improv theatre in a school setting.

Acting Coach at Olympian High School (September 2022 - June 2023)

Jennifer Schaeffer | Advanced Drama Class - Assisted with certain scenes and monologues for a select number of students. Introduced to students different acting techniques for a TYA setting, such as Alexander Technique, Stanislavski, and Uta Hagen.

Server at Din Tai Fung (July 2021 - Present)

• Multitasked assisting multiple tables and with special needs alongside maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen environment
• Also tasked with running hot food and steamer baskets whilst cleaning tables and greeting people with grace and kindness
• Worked with 10 - 12 other servers to accomplish prime guest service and proper party flow in a fast-paced restaurant that, on average, serves 400 people a day

Shift Lead/Barista at Happy Lemon (October 2020 - July 2021)

• Memorized and perfected many recipes whilst teaching newer employees on the proper SOP's (standard operating procedure) every shift
• Shift lead duties include ensuring the quality of drinks, sugars, ingredients, and team excellence and morale
• Also assigned with inventory management and team delegation to ensure optimum efficiency

Master of Arts in Theatre Arts – San Diego State University (August 2023 - May 2025)

Bachelor of Arts in Theater – University of California: Los Angeles (September 2016 - March 2020)