Abby Macarah
UCSB Department of Anthropology
1
Language
6
years of professional experience
I am a dedicated and organized professional eager to gain a strong foundation in customer service and hospitality. I will implement my unique and diverse experiences to support company objectives and foster a positive work environment. I am ready to embrace new challenges and contribute to team success.
Work History
Dance Teacher
- Assist in creating engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups.
- Facilitate warm-up and cool-down sessions to promote physical wellness.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance class offerings and student experience.
- Organize classroom materials and resources for efficient lesson delivery.
- Provide feedback to students to encourage growth and confidence in performance.
- Plan routines for recitals and performances.
- Support students in mastering dance techniques and choreography.
Research Assistant
- Translate interview questions and results from Spanish to English and vice versa.
- Assist in data collection of Spanish-speaking pregnant women's experiences with their healthcare providers through surveys and participant observations in field studies.
- Utilized statistical software for analyzing data sets, ensuring precision in results interpretation.
Guest Choreographer for Varsity Dance Team
4 Months- Created choreography routines for school and competition performances.
- Conducted auditions, selecting performers based on skill and suitability for roles.
- Facilitated rehearsals, ensuring dancers understood movements and timing.
- Adapted choreography as needed based on diverse skill levels and technical limitations of venues.
- Streamlined rehearsal processes through clear communication of expectations and efficient time management strategies.
- Fostered a positive team atmosphere by promoting mutual respect among dancers.
- Discovered and utilized talents of the team.
Assistant to the President and CEO
3 Months- Coordinated executive schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Conducted research to support strategic initiatives and decision-making processes.
- Organized board meetings, preparing agendas and materials for presentations.
- Assisted in project management, tracking progress and deadlines for key initiatives.
- Developed reports summarizing operational performance for leadership review.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to enhance workflow efficiency.
Hannah Gallagher Dance Teacher's Assistant
3 Months- Facilitated communication between students and instructors to address individual needs.
- Observed student progress, providing feedback to enhance skill development.
- Collaborated with lead teacher on curriculum development, including warm up and choreography combos.
- Helped maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment, fostering positive relationships among students.
- Assisted lead teacher in choreographing routines for every class.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Dance & Art History
- Phi Beta Kappa Society Member
- Kappa Alpha Theta
- Dean's Honors Fall 2023
- Dean's Honors Spring 2024
- Dean's Honors Winter and Spring 2025
- Dean's Honors Fall 2025, Winter and Spring 2026
- Study Abroad: Madrid, Spain, Art History and English
High School Diploma
- Dean's List 2019-2023
- Elected Captain of Varsity dance team (2022-2023)
- Elected Captain of Hip Hop dance team (2021-2022)
- Completed AP course in Spanish, English, History and Math
- Extracurricular Activities: Member of The Artist Collective Pre-Professional Company, Member of deToledo Varsity dance team
Skills
Adaptability in teaching
Fluency in Spanish language
Group instruction
Clear communication
Student engagement and motivation
Comfortable in a leadership role
Teamwork and collaboration
Relationship building
Professionalism and ethics
Feedback receptiveness
Feedback delivery
Proficiency in writing
Competitive dance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Gastronomy
Yoga
Wine Tasting
Interior Design
Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness.
Documenting and sharing travel experiences.
Sharing travel tips
recommendations
and insights with fellow enthusiasts.
Timeline
Dance Teacher
Santa Barbara Dance Arts
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Research Assistant
UCSB Department of Anthropology
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Guest Choreographer for Varsity Dance Team
DeToledo High School
01.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Assistant to the President and CEO
Carpet USA & Tile
05.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Hannah Gallagher Dance Teacher's Assistant
Guy Groove Intensive
09.2020 - 12.2020Read More
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts from English, Dance & Art History
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DeToledo High School
High School Diploma
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