Careitha Davis
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Applies performance experience and interest in Caribbean Dance history to elevate dance education for K-12 and universities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Ability to create programs in the performing arts and build school culture.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
NYC Department of Education
Wadleigh Secondary School
New York, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Wadleigh Secondary School Of the Visual and Performing Art serving grades 9-12th grade
- Served District 75, served special needs
- elementary school students at P.S 59 William Floyd School
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Created a healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques in Ballet, Modern, Folk and Traditional, Choreography, Jazz and Dance History
Adjunct Professor
New York University
, N.Y. , N.Y.
08.2022 - Current
- Teach an Afro-Caribbean course to Graduate and Undergraduate Students.
- Co-Teach an Internship course for Dance Professionals.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used various learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning and accentuate presentations.
Founder
BodyRa Movement LLC
07.2020 - Current
- Specializes in Caribbean/Soca dance classes and folklore dances from Trinidad and Tobago
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Dance Teacher, Team Lead
Beginning With Children Middle School
Brooklyn, N.Y.
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
Dance Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
Brooklyn, NY
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
Teaching Artists
Alvin Ailey, Ballet Hispanico And Harlem Stage
New York, NY
- Created and delivered lessons through distance, virtual, and face-to-face learning and fulfilled requirements of curriculum programming
Education
M.A - Dance Education
New York University School of Steinhardt
08.2000 - 05.2012
B.A. - Media, Society & the Arts, Arts Management and sub-culture field studies
SUNY Purchase College
08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Women Leadership
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
New York University
08.2022 - Current
NYC Department of Education
Wadleigh Secondary School
03.2022 - Current
Women Leadership
10-2020
Founder
BodyRa Movement LLC
07.2020 - Current
Dance Teacher, Team Lead
Beginning With Children Middle School
09.2018 - 02.2022
Dance Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
08.2012 - 08.2016
M.A - Dance Education
New York University School of Steinhardt
08.2000 - 05.2012
B.A. - Media, Society & the Arts, Arts Management and sub-culture field studies
SUNY Purchase College
08.1994 - 05.1998
Teaching Artists
Alvin Ailey, Ballet Hispanico And Harlem Stage
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