Kara D. Jenkins
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Experienced Director, Teacher, and Choreographer skilled in developing strong dancers and young adults ready for real-world experiences.
Well-versed in both competition and performance readiness, and offers 8 years of professional dance performance and instruction. Skilled at managing instruction and support for multiple dancers.
Friendly and upbeat communicator with passion for helping dancers to build a solid foundation of skillful technique and life skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Canyon Lake High School Head Dance Director
Comal ISD
Fischer, TX
08.2014 - Current
- Directs 3 Regional, State, and National Champion Teams- Emerald Dancers, First Class Ballroom, Team II Ballroom
- Serves as the head dance teacher for dance I-IV dance classes where we offer both traditional and ballroom genres of dance
- Serves as the Fine Arts Department head for Canyon Lake HS, 2019-current
- Served as the Texas Dance Education Association Ausin/San Antonio regional representative, 2018-2019
- Serves as the selected teacher for the CISD advisory committee, 2021-current
- Wrote curriculum for CISD high school and middle school dance programs, 2014
Texas State Strutter and Dance Department Student
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Represented Texas State University and served as a “goodwill ambassador” while traveling with the Texas State Strutters to: New York, Belize, Honduras, and Mexico (2012)
- Performed with the Texas State Strutters in the nationally televised Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® (2012)
- Performed in a 30 minute dance production on Royal Caribbean’s “Mariner of the Seas” (with the Texas State Strutters)
- Recruited for Texas State Strutters (2011-2013)
- Worked Texas State Dance Championship with ShowMakers of America (2011-2013)
- Performed Halftime with Texas State Strutters at San Antonio Spurs basketball game (2010)
- Substituted a Beginning Ballet class for the Texas State Department of Theatre and Dance while professor was on leave for 2 weeks (2012)
L. D. Bell HS Raiderette
HEB ISD
Hurst, TX
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Raiderette Drill Team Head Captain, 2009-2010
- Took International Baccalaureate classes in high school and received International Baccalaureate Diploma along with regular high school diploma
- Completed over 150 hours in community service hours for the International Baccalaureate diploma.
2008-2010 - Member of the Class and World Affairs Council
- All-State Dancer at Texas Dance Educators Association Convention in Houston, TX
Swim Instructor
Little Tyke Daycare
North Richland Hills, TEXAS
05.2010 - 08.2013
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes
- Developed curriculum for teaching swimmers
Education
High School Diploma -
LD Bell High School
Hurst, TX05.2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance With Teacher Certification, Dance, Health
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2014
Skills
- Pro-active leader who is focused on detail and growth
- Able to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, parents, and community
- Strong persistence and ability to see a project through to completion, and a drive to consistently increase knowledge and skills
- Advanced performance experience- competitive studio dancer, high school dance team member and captain, and university dance team member
- Proficient in managing social media accounts to promote program, as well as technology utilizing Google, Microsoft, and more
- Strong advocate for students, program, school, and community
- Skilled at developing strong dancers/performers while providing students with opportunities to learn important life skills such as respect, responsibility, ownership, and more
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
Accomplishments
- Regional, State, and National championship director/choreographer with Canyon Lake High School Emerald Dancers, First Class Ballroom, and Team II Ballroom
- Texas University Strutter dancer
- Texas State University Choreographer’s Showcase & Opening Door 2013
- Doubletake Dance Studio competitive dancer in Bedford, TX 2007-2008
Affiliations
Continuing education: Texas Dance Educators Association Member since 2013
Certification
- Teacher certification, certified to teach dance, physical education, and health
Timeline
Canyon Lake High School Head Dance Director
Comal ISD
08.2014 - Current
Texas State Strutter and Dance Department Student
Texas State University
08.2010 - 05.2013
Swim Instructor
Little Tyke Daycare
05.2010 - 08.2013
L. D. Bell HS Raiderette
HEB ISD
08.2007 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
LD Bell High School
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance With Teacher Certification, Dance, Health
Texas State University
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