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Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary

A flexible and positive person with excellent interpersonal skills. Highly effective in leading activities designed to be both fun and educational for all ages. Trustworthy, inclusive and approachable. Resourceful with a willingness to ask for help when called for.

Accomplishments

I helped organize and bring food to hundreds of needy families in east Naples Florida with SURJ of SWFL.

I was the President of the Democratic Women's Club in Naples Florida

I was a presenter for 3 years at the CCPS S.T.E.A.M. conference in Naples Fl.

I started the Dancin' w/ Molly Jr. Formation team and brought several young people ages 11 to 18 to Dance competitions and to perform at events in our area.

I successfully implemented and grew a County wide program of Ballroom Dance (developed by The World Dance Arts Foundation) in the Collier County Public School System and kept it running for nearly 12 years (it was interrupted by the pandemic.)



Skills
  • Leadership
  • Adult Education
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Some Recordkeeping
  • Teaching expertise
  • Clear communication
  • Performance experience
  • Lesson Planning
  • Instruct on and follow rules
  • Flexible
  • Professional
  • Approachable
  • Writing
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management
Work History
Ballroom Dance Instructor, 09/2012 to Current
Ymca Of Central Stark CountyCanal Fulton, OH,
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and varying styles of dance.
  • Taught groups of couples waltz, tango, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha, swing and more at more than
  • Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
  • Worked with other choreographers to create routines for recitals and performances.
  • Maintained documentation for classes, payments and appointments.
  • Performed at 8 different types of events as professional dancer.
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions
  • Co-Choreographed 10+ dance numbers for young dancer's formation team over period of 3 years.
Volunteer Coordinator for SURJSWFL (Food Delivery), 05/2020 to 03/2021
Ellen Hemrick SURJ SWFLCity, STATE,
  • Helped find coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
  • Supervised up to 20 volunteers. approx. 10 on site, 10 in cars each week there was food available to give out.
  • Fed between 500 and 600 individuals weekly.
  • Shared responsibilities of scheduling, supplying and transporting volunteers.
  • Assisted with development of volunteer policies and procedures.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.
  • Advised regarding delays and special circumstances.
  • Increased number of volunteers
  • Decreased time spent organizing food
  • Collaborated with Management to reach as many families in need as possible and ended up reaching over 150 families.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
  • Worked closely with local SURJSWFL director to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
Key Instructor/Classrooms Coordinator , 10/2007 to 02/2020
World Dance Arts FoundationCity, STATE,
  • Instructed from 10 to over 100 students / Class (grades 1-8)
  • Drafted Lesson Plans in cooperation with PE teachers to incorporate their instructional needs as well as State Standards.
  • Grew "Schools That Rock" Program from 5 Schools in year 1, to 15 schools by year 5.
  • Scheduled schools each year in coordination with their schedules.
  • Secured high-value account (Collier County Public School System) through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling opportunities.
  • Maintained responsibility of contracts, negotiations and reporting to WDAF Director
  • Assisted with editing of Agreement for Services
  • Consistently received positive feed back from CCPS and individual schools
  • Created reports for WDAF from each School.
  • Delivered recommendations to promote program awareness to key audiences.
  • Choreographed dance numbers for each school's "program" end recital.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
Education
: Education, Expected in to Antioch College - Yellow Springs, OH
GPA:
: Fashion Design, Expected in to The Louise Salinger Academy of Fashion - San Francisco, CA,
GPA:
Full Bronze Certification: Ballroom Dance Instructor , Expected in 01/1990 to Arthur Murray School of Dance - San Francisco, CA,
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High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/1984 to The Cambridge School of Weston - Weston, MA,
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Note to Potential Employer

I love to read and I am very willing to learn. I have just moved to Fort Collins and am looking for a position that will help me get to know my new community. I believe this is just that. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you and working with you.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Antioch College
  • The Louise Salinger Academy of Fashion
  • Arthur Murray School of Dance
  • The Cambridge School of Weston

Job Titles Held:

  • Ballroom Dance Instructor
  • Volunteer Coordinator for SURJSWFL (Food Delivery)
  • Key Instructor/Classrooms Coordinator

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree)
  • Some College (No Degree)
  • Full Bronze Certification
  • High School Diploma

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