Dance Instructor with over 30 years of experience. I have developed a personal commitment to helping my students succeed. I feel that my background as an educator is a perfect match with your current open position. Throughout my teaching experience, I developed highly effective lesson plans, and encourage self-expression for performance assessments. I've helped improved dancers and have received positive feedback from parents and fellow educators alike for my abilities and creativity. My teaching style demonstrates dedication to fostering a positive learning environment to all students. I am confident that my background and relevant experience will be an asset to Shenandoah University.
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- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Adhered to all studio guidelines and legal requirements.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Incorporated creative movement techniques into contemporary, modern and jazz routines for Dance Concert.
- Led rehearsals for Dance Company.
- Choreographed solo and group contemporary, modern, and jazz performances for Spring Dance Concert.
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Adhered to all studio guidelines and legal requirements.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
- Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, marketing and public relations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
- Led Multiple students in differing age groups in learning various dance movements, steps and disciplines.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
Bio
Jessica, has over 30 years of dance experience, she studied dance and dance education at Shenandoah University. While attending Shenandoah she received extensive training in various dance styles with concentrations in Graham, & Limon technique as well as Choreography. Jessica has worked alongside and studied with Choreographer Tre Holloway, and with other notable instructors including: Mia Michaels, Nick Bass, Wade Robson, Dan Karaty, Ivan Kouemav, & Travis Wall. Musical Theatre credits include (Cumberland, MD): Bishop Walsh High School Productions: Crazy for You 2001, Footloose 2002, 42nd Street 2003, & Grease 2004. Potomac State College of West Virginia University's (WV) Bye, Bye Birdie 2005, & Cats 2006. Apple Alley Players (WV): The Music Man and Oliver. Steppin' Out's/New Embassy Theatre (MD)Chicago, 2014, and Spring Awakening,2015. She has choreographed and instructed students of all ages at Greater Washington Performing Arts Center, Metropolitan Fine Arts, Joy of Dance, The Kennedy Center, The Dream in Color Foundation, Tiny Dancers and Millennium Dance Complex. Her competitive studio dancers and choreography has won numerous awards at STARQUEST INTERNATIONAL, SHOWSTOPPERS, STAR TALENT, NUVO, STAR POWER, & NEXTSTAR. Her students have performed at the Kennedy Center Opera House, Walt Disney World, The Florida Orange Bowl Halftime show, and for the Harlem Globetrotters yearly. Jessica is a member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance and DMA. Jessica has instructor at Millennium Dance Complex, in Pittsburgh, PA teaching various styles. She is also was an adjunct instructor at the Loudoun School of Ballet in Leesburg, VA. She is still the primary instructor of her own studio "Steppin' Out" , LaVale, MD and teaches Tap, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, & Hip-Hop at all levels.
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School Attended
- Allegany College of Maryland
- Shenandoah University
- Bishop Walsh High School
Job Titles Held:
- Dance Company Director
- Adjunct Instructor
- Owner, Choreographer, Instructor
Degrees
- No Degree
- No Degree
- High School Diploma
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