Brushay Taylor
Bakersfield
Summary
Hip hop and Ballet dances are familiar to you. Professional choreographer and performer with a passion for what she does. Responsible Youth Specialist with experience in putting behavior, safety, and development plans into action. Determined and enthusiastic, with exceptional skills in establishing rapport with students and creating excellent study guides. Working with students and peers to promote positive learning cultures and environments is extremely effective. Youth Specialist with extensive experience in completing documentation, reports, and plan updates. Dance Instructor with a strong understanding of instructional strategies and development exercises. Dance instructor who is eager to work with students of all levels. Hip hop Dance Instructor who has 26 years of experience in Hip hop dance. Physically and mentally adaptable, with a desire to learn new techniques and moves in order to improve on previous results. Exceptional at starting from the ground up, building a clientele, and meeting revenue goals. Excellent planning and communication abilities. Professional who is both resilient and forward-thinking.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Dance Instructor
DAT Krew Academy
07.2014 - Current
- Created an environment conducive to academic learning and advancement in order to aid learning and the development of critical thinking skills.
- Instructed small groups of students on specific aspects of the curriculum.
- Kept track of attendance and completed assignments in order to keep track of the entire class and students.
- Used a variety of instructional approaches and classroom activities to engage students in the material and improve understanding.
- Improved student's analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Was in charge of enforcing the school's student discipline code and dealing with difficult situations.
- Created a fun and engaging learning environment for [Number] students each year.
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 20+ students by reviewing lesson teachings.
- Used classroom games and outdoor recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Assisted students with their learning goals in small groups and on a one-on-one basis.
- Kept accurate and complete records for 20+ students.
- Led group sessions and offered one-on-one assistance.
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
- Collaborated with choreographers to improve and refine movements in order to fully realize the vision.
- All studio guidelines and legal requirements were followed.
- Organized grade records to improve reference speed.
- Created and taught lessons about relevant children's books, poems, movies, and themes in order to encourage students to pursue Children's Literature as a field of study.
- Kept track of students' attendance and progress toward their objectives.
- Helped with the planning and administration of the entire dance program.
- By remaining flexible, I was able to quickly pick up choreography moves and incorporate changes in choreography or new moves.
- Met with parents to resolve educational priorities and issues that were at odds.
- Hosted special open houses to attract new customers.
- Planned and directed dance performances for groups, couples, and individuals.
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Worked as part of a team to ensure the quality and consistency of service to all clients.
- Created and implemented a new performance-based graduate assistant evaluation system that was implemented across all departments.
- Recommended and implemented appropriate solutions, sanctions, and discipline for non-compliance with rules and standards for student performance and behavior.
Youth Program Leader/Dance
Standard School District
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Organized volunteer schedules and assignments to maximize efficiency and program effectiveness.
- Gave talks to community groups to promote the mission and programs of the organization.
- Taught dance lessons at varies schools
- Maintained detailed records of program operations and participant activities.
- Informed potential participants about the services and procedures required to participate in the program.
Hip Hop Dance Instructor
Young Champions
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
- Reduced learning time by implementing new learning methods and ensuring completed student comprehension.
- Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Created guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and assist students.
- Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.
- Used a variety of teaching aids to close learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students.
- Looked for industry trends on social media and through online sources.
- Received positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Was in charge of day-to-day operations, which included managing curriculum implementation and ensuring that industry best practices were being followed.
School Activity Leader
Bakersfield City School District
08.2013 - Current
- Maintained an inclusive learning environment so that students could get the most out of their lessons.
- Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.
- Kept track of student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes so that the lead teacher could address any issues that arose.
- Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
- Kept an eye on student activities in the classroom and outside to ensure their safety.
- Dance/Cheer instructor
Education
High School - undefined
East Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA01.2011
Some college (No degree) - Computer Science
California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Partnership development
- Budgets
- Differentiated instruction
- Effectively work with parents
- Thematic study techniques
- Creative lesson plan development
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Office equipment operations
- Community resource intelligence
- Social skills development
- Parent/teacher conferences
- Grant writing
- Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
- Scholarships and grants exploration
- Learning management system proficiency
- Scheduling
- Follow-up
- Family involvement
- Outcomes tracking
- Opportunities identification
- CPR certification
- Program and Classroom Management
- Effective communication
- Training program administration
- Fundraising
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Communications
- Costume ordering
- Choreographed dance moves
- Student-Centered
- Motivating students
- Vocational education
- Posture understanding
- Core fitness
- Team building
- Class schedule management
- Excellent classroom management
- Group teaching
- Physically fit
- Class leadership
- Teaching expertise
- Skill building support
- Audition preparation
- Creative lesson planning
- Performance management
- Critical thinking
- Relationships and rapport
- Classroom discipline
- Background in Hip hop, tap, jazz, ballet, cheer, and afrobeat
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
- Classroom instruction
- Understanding of posture
- Conflict resolution
- Team management
- Performance standards and analysis
- Urban classroom settings
- Professional demeanor
- Competitive history
- Organization
- Online instruction
- Project organization
- Performance background
- Competition experience
- Performance experience
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Targeted Development: Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Interactive Learning: Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Awarded ARTS & Culture at Bakersfield Beautiful Awards in 2022.
- Designed a more efficient Excel template to track and manage office personnel calendars and daily meetings.
Timeline
Youth Program Leader/Dance
Standard School District
09.2019 - 03.2020
Hip Hop Dance Instructor
Young Champions
08.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Dance Instructor
DAT Krew Academy
07.2014 - Current
School Activity Leader
Bakersfield City School District
08.2013 - Current
High School - undefined
East Bakersfield High School
Some college (No degree) - Computer Science
California State University Bakersfield