María Regus Morgan
Dance Teacher
Lawrence,MA
Summary
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work independently as well as part of a team. Flexible, adapt easily to new or changing situations/environments. Learn and integrate new information, procedures and techniques easily. Administrative Program Coordinator passionate about facilitating exceptional student experiences in higher education. Known for great attention to detail and strong interpersonal communication skills. Excels at multitasking and liaising with various departments. Accomplished Program Coordinator offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed at meeting the needs of the consumer. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships with customers and business executives.
Overview
54
54
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, Program coordinator
Quity Regus Academy Of Performing Arts
Lawrence, MA
03.2021 - Current
- Teaching Pre-Ballet through Ballet VI technique, barre and center work
- Beginner and Intermediate Jazz teacher, Latin Jazz, Latin American folk dances
- Choreographic works in various areas, full ballet productions
- Costume designer, graphic designer, and prop and scenery designer
- Office Administrative work
- Summer Dance
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
DANCE TEACHER
Lawrence Public School
Lawrence, MA
08.2007 - Current
- Created and Developed the Dance Curriculum
- Prepare lesson plans, organize professional development
- District dance performances twice a year hosting 250+ students
- Teaching Creative Movement, Ballet I through Ballet VI technique, barre and center work
- Beginner and Intermediate Jazz and Modern dance technique, as well as Latin American folk dances
- Choreographic works in various areas, full original ballet productions including Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, Dancing With The Stars Teacher’s Edition, Cinderella, Little Mermaid, In the Time of the Butterflies, The Jungle Book, I AM LAWRENCE, An Enchanted Christmas, The Colors of Dance, Africa Alive, and more.
- Created and developed opportunities for students to enhance creativity and critical thinking through I AM LAWRENCE, Dance Club, LHS Dance Company and community outreach dance workshops.
- Costume designer, graphic designer, as well as, prop and scenery designer. Teaching and exploring through creative movement and improvisation ways for students to cultivate confidence, appreciate the arts ad respect individuality, talents and differences.
- Choreograph end of the program performance., Teaching and exploring through creative movement and improvisation ways for students to cultivate confidence, appreciate the arts ad respect individuality, talents and differences.
- Choreograph different age groups performance for the end of the program.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Performed at different types of events as professional dancer.
- Maintained thorough documentation for all classes, payments and appointments.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
Summer Dance Program coordinator
Days In The Arts, DARTS, Tanglewood
Lenox, MA
06.2017 - Current
- Planned engaging activities and field trips to bring material to life.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
Summer Dance Program Teacher
Community Strings
Lawrence, MA
07.2010 - Current
- Planned engaging activities and field trips to bring material to life.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
Artistic Director
Lawrence Ballet Academy
Lawrence, MA
04.1996 - 05.2007
- Created and Developed the Dance Curriculum
- Prepare lesson plans, organize professional development
- District dance performances twice a year hosting 250+ students
- Teaching Creative Movement, Ballet I through Ballet VI technique, barre and center work
- Beginner and Intermediate Jazz and Modern dance technique, as well as Latin American folk dances
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting, arranged spaces and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Fostered relationships with local and national wedding suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and delivery of products.
- Created arts organization's seasonal performance and exhibition program and selected performers and artists for upcoming events.
Summer Camp Dance Teacher
Lawrence High School
Lawrence, MA
06.2011 - Current
- Developed age-appropriate dance activities to encourage students' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Coordinated, implemented and evaluated leadership program and related activities to promote beneficial outcomes.
Education
Ph.D. - Education Social Emotional Learning
Northcentral University
Arizona City, AZ 06.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Integrating The Arts
Lesley University
Cambridge MA 01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge MA 05.2005 - 01.2007
Associate of Arts - Liberal, Dance Option DANCE.
Northern Essex Community College
08.2003 - 01.2005
Skills
Art program coordination
undefinedTimeline
Ph.D. - Education Social Emotional Learning
Northcentral University
06.2021 - Current
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, Program coordinator
Quity Regus Academy Of Performing Arts
03.2021 - Current
Summer Dance Program coordinator
Days In The Arts, DARTS, Tanglewood
06.2017 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Integrating The Arts
Lesley University
01.2012 - 01.2013
Summer Camp Dance Teacher
Lawrence High School
06.2011 - Current
Summer Dance Program Teacher
Community Strings
07.2010 - Current
DANCE TEACHER
Lawrence Public School
08.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Education
Cambridge College
05.2005 - 01.2007
Associate of Arts - Liberal, Dance Option DANCE.
Northern Essex Community College
08.2003 - 01.2005
Artistic Director
Lawrence Ballet Academy
04.1996 - 05.2007
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