Ayana Francis-MacDonald
Oakland Gardens,NY
Summary
Over 25 years experience as a dance instructor and building confidence to the youth of all ages. I have created lessons plans and created challenging environment for the youth. I encouraged them to have a positive outlook on life. Also, I have engaged children and teenagers in a variety of dance. I have choreographed and prepared performance shows.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
ABC Rainbow Corp.
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Online English Teacher
Magic Ears
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: REMOTE
- Teach English to Chinese Children
- REMOTE
Paraprofessional
Department of Education
11.2010 - 09.2020
- Performed dance on video for school song
- Assist teachers with filing and other projects
- Helped students with classwork assignments
Activity Specialist
New York Junior Tennis League
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Supervised 20-30 children from grades kindergarten to fifth grade
- Planned routines for recitals and performances
- Responsible for incident reports
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
Office Assistant
People Finders Plus
10.2006 - 07.2008
- Greeted all guests, scheduled meetings and reacted quickly to problems arriving at the front desk
Office Assistant
Wiley Publisher’s (Eastern Professional Temporary Services)
03.2005 - 12.2005
- Maintained client information and computer databases, multi-tasked projects
Dance Instructor
Full of Energy Dance Studio
10.2003 - 01.2004
- Taught children ages 9-18 Hip-Hop with Jazz
Dance Instructor
Queens Dance Studio
09.2002 - 06.2003
- Taught children ages 8-12 hip-hop and choreographed a show
Dance Specialist
Shorefront YM After-School Program
01.2001 - 06.2001
- Developed lesson plans and implemented a dance show called Carnival for children ages 5-14 years old
Camp Counselor
YWCA of Brooklyn
06.2000 - 08.2000
- Assisted with recreation activities and choreographed dance performance for children ranging in age from 11 to 15 years old
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Hunter College
New York, NY05.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Type 45 WPM
- Safety awareness
- Group teaching
- Behavior management
- Performance background
- Student mentoring
- Group dance instruction
- Classroom leadership
- Hip-hop choreography
Certificate of Excellence- In recognition of my exceptional performance and innovative contributions
I was presented a certificate of Excellence for my great work as a Activity Specialist at NJTL afterschool program. I taught and created amazing choreography for school shows.
Certification
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certification - TESOL International Association.
Accomplishments
- Supervised 30 special needs students enrolled in k-5th grade.
- Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill, and intellectual developments.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
ABC Rainbow Corp.
09.2022 - 06.2024
Online English Teacher
Magic Ears
11.2020 - 04.2021
Paraprofessional
Department of Education
11.2010 - 09.2020
Activity Specialist
New York Junior Tennis League
09.2008 - 08.2011
Office Assistant
People Finders Plus
10.2006 - 07.2008
Office Assistant
Wiley Publisher’s (Eastern Professional Temporary Services)
03.2005 - 12.2005
Dance Instructor
Full of Energy Dance Studio
10.2003 - 01.2004
Dance Instructor
Queens Dance Studio
09.2002 - 06.2003
Dance Specialist
Shorefront YM After-School Program
01.2001 - 06.2001
Camp Counselor
YWCA of Brooklyn
06.2000 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Hunter College
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