Ava Warner
The Station Dance Academy
Columbia,South Carolina
4
years of professional experience
Motivated student who demonstrates strong work ethic, time management, communication and creative ability. I would like to apply my leadership, instructional and team building skills along with a strong will to help others through the new experience of College.
Work History
Dance Instructor
3 Years 7 Months- Assist Studio Owner with guest dance classes at other establishments.
- Substitute Instructor as needed for 6-16 year olds in various styles.
- Designed and implemented engaging dance lessons for various age groups and skill levels.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create innovative choreography for recitals and competitions.
- Mentored junior instructors, providing guidance on lesson planning and classroom management techniques.
- Established a positive learning environment, fostering creativity and self-expression among students.
- Self choreographed competition dances.
Member/ Dancer
4 Months- Selected as a member of the USA Tap Team, representing the United States in competitive tap-dance events.
- Demonstrated discipline and commitment by balancing intensive training, performances, and other responsibilities.
- Completed 60+ hours of focused training over 12 weeks for competition readiness.
- Traveled to Riesa, Germany to perform representing the USA in the International Dance Organization World Dance Championships 2023.
Education
High School
- Clubs: Hope Squad, One Love Club, Families United in Newtown
- GPA: 3.9
- Honors: Member of the National Honors Society and National English Honors Society
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
- Dean's List [1st semester 2025]
- Dean's List [2nd Semester 2026]
- Newtown Scholarship Association Scholarship Recipient
- COL Academic Merit Scholarship Recipient
- Academic Merit Scholarship Recipient
- 3.5 GPA 1st Semester 2025
- 3.9 GPA 2nd Semester 2026
- Delta Zeta Sorority Member
Skills
Choreography development
Lesson planning
Competitive Dance Experience
Leadership in Dance
Peer mentoring
Student mentoring
Organization
Positive reinforcement
AWARDS, HONORS, AND HONORARY MENTIONS
First Team ALL South West Conference Dance, ALL South West Conference Academic Dance, High Honor Roll Freshman and Junior Year, Honor Roll Sophomore Year
Timeline
Member/ Dancer
USA Tap Team
05.2023 - 09.2023Read More
Dance Instructor
The Station Dance Academy
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Newtown High School
High School
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University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science from Sports Management
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