Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Dance Career
Additional Information
Timeline
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Cayla Carroll

Bowie,MD

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer (Dance Teacher/Mentor)

Ballet & Books (Howard University Chapter)
01.2023 - Current
  • Mentored numerous students improve literacy and dance skills every Wednesday.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to my peers.
  • Helped reduce literacy gap through hybrid storytelling of
    dance and reading.

Mentor Volunteer

Howard University Student Association (HUSA)
08.2023 - Current
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.

Assistant Program Leader

The Bella Beau Foundation
03.2021 - Current
  • Completed or supervised required or designated program documents
  • Implemented well-received activities and events
  • Assist with key leadership in developing programmatic projects to incorporate into foundations overall mission to assist children with leadership development skills.
  • Created engaging environment that fostered sense of belonging for children

Mentor Volunteer

Women And Girls Inspiring STEM (WISE)
08.2021 - Current

Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others

  • Spoke as a mentor with girls ages 12-18, to help them set proactive goals
  • Discuss significance of self-care, mental health, and wellness
  • Keynote speaker for 'WISE's Gabfest' in August 2021
  • Provide motivation to implement their talents within STEM and gave credible guidance on achieving academic success.

Internship Student

Dr. Debra A. Coats-Walton, MD
06.2023 - 09.2023

- Gained insight on solo business strategies within skincare field.

- Assisted nurses with non-surgical facial treatments such as: Microdermabrasion

- Assisted in dermatology client consultations

Dancer

Howard University Bisonette Dance Ensemble
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Maintained professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
  • Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible and open minded.
  • Developed crucial time management skills while balancing high academics with weekly performances and daily rehearsals.
  • Built long lasting relationships and embraced sisterhood through the art of dance.
  • Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
  • Helped incorporate creative movement techniques into halftime routine.

Competitive Dance Teacher

Star Makers Academy Of Dance
05.2017 - 08.2021
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities
  • Planned routines for recitals and competition performances.
  • Created 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 and ballet positions
  • Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace
  • Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self-expression through movement
  • Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward setting goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Howard University
Washington, DC
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Bishop McNamara High School
Hyattsville, MD
05.2020

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Creativity
  • Outreach Initiatives
  • Event Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Fundraising Events
  • Community Outreach
  • Educational Outreach

Dance Career

  • Performed at NBA x HBCU All Star Classic Game ~ Cleveland, OH (2022)
  • Performed at Howard 25th Annual Bison Ball (2022)
  • Performed halftime at Wizards basketball game.
  • Choreographed routines for Howard Bisonettes halftime performances.
  • Choreographed number competitive and recreational dance routines for ages 2-15.
  • Performed and participated on Howard's partnering with "Be The Match" on ABC's "Goodmorning America" ~ purpose was to register potential donors for life/ saving bone marrow and stem cell donations. (2023)
  • Awarded Dancer MVP for competition team.
  • Performed at senior nursing homes.

Additional Information

  • College Ambassador & Volunteer for the "Peggy Beatrice Foundation".
  • Member of National Society of Leadership & Success, Howard Chapter. (2023)
  • Helped organize Toy Drive for Non-Profit "Bella Beau Foundation".
  • WHUR Daily Drum show producer assistant.
  • Community service with Non-Profit "Extra-Ordinary Birthdays"~ provides imaginative
    and unique children's birthday parties; provide the same types of birthday parties for
    children who are experiencing homelessness in the Washington metropolitan area.
  • Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School Youth Mentor. (Bowie, MD)

Timeline

Mentor Volunteer

Howard University Student Association (HUSA)
08.2023 - Current

Internship Student

Dr. Debra A. Coats-Walton, MD
06.2023 - 09.2023

Volunteer (Dance Teacher/Mentor)

Ballet & Books (Howard University Chapter)
01.2023 - Current

Dancer

Howard University Bisonette Dance Ensemble
08.2021 - 05.2023

Mentor Volunteer

Women And Girls Inspiring STEM (WISE)
08.2021 - Current

Assistant Program Leader

The Bella Beau Foundation
03.2021 - Current

Competitive Dance Teacher

Star Makers Academy Of Dance
05.2017 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Howard University

High School Diploma -

Bishop McNamara High School
Cayla Carroll