Andrew Costa
Lowell,MA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Lowell Public Schools
03.2023 - Current
- Provides coverage for teachers who are absent
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Primarily at Lowell High School
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
CHOREOGRAPHER
Lowell Public Schools: Afternoon in the Arts
10.2021 - Current
- Prepared choreography for individual and group performances.
- Demonstrated various dance routines, watched and evaluated dancers and tweaked steps to produce outstanding shows.
- Managed competition preparation with specific routines, exercises and technique instruction.
- Worked with directors to select costumes, music, effects and qualified dancers.
- Fostered safe, inclusive environment for dancers to build skills and express creativity.
- Worked with children of different ages and molded teaching methods to align with age and skill level.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER
Lowell High School Show Choir
09.2019 - Current
- Fostered safe, inclusive environment for dancers to build skills and express creativity.
- Facilitated instruction several times per week to help dancers memorize routine.
- Instructed dancers on motivation behind movements to instill creative expression.
- Prepared choreography for individual and group performances.
- Demonstrated various dance routines, watched and evaluated dancers and tweaked steps to produce outstanding shows.
- Managed competition preparation with specific routines, exercises and technique instruction.
- Worked with directors to select costumes, music, effects and qualified dancers.
SHIFT LEADER
Dunkin' Donuts
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
- Complied with company service standards and adhered to inventory and cash control procedures.
HIP HOP DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Razr Dance Academy
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
- Adapted teaching style for students of different ages and experience, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Selected age-appropriate music and maintained up-to-date knowledge of students' favorite music to incorporate into lessons.
- Maintained effective working relationships with staff members, students and parents.
- Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
- Assessed students' progress and structured lesson plans to facilitate continued learning.
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
STOCK ROOM ASSOCIATE
Mrs. Nelson's Candy Store
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Replenished inventory with focus on addressing customer needs.
- Kept stockroom clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Palletized products for shipping or transfer to sales floor.
- Performed daily inventory cycle counts and assisted with full audits.
- Used accurate and efficient storage procedures to shelve new merchandise.
- Unloaded incoming trucks and stocked merchandise in correct storage areas.
- Participated in store recovery to keep merchandise displays neat and organized.
Education
Associates of Arts - Psychology Candidate
Middlesex Community College
09.2019
High School Diploma -
Lowell High School
06.2019
Skills
- Organization and Planning
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Student Advising and Support
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Team Oriented
- Technologically Savvy
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity in Teaching
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Lowell Public Schools
03.2023 - Current
HIP HOP DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Razr Dance Academy
10.2021 - 05.2022
CHOREOGRAPHER
Lowell Public Schools: Afternoon in the Arts
10.2021 - Current
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER
Lowell High School Show Choir
09.2019 - Current
SHIFT LEADER
Dunkin' Donuts
05.2019 - 01.2023
STOCK ROOM ASSOCIATE
Mrs. Nelson's Candy Store
11.2016 - 05.2019
Associates of Arts - Psychology Candidate
Middlesex Community College
High School Diploma -
Lowell High School