Cherie Magnus

• Dance Librarian specialist in the Art and Music Department of the Central Library 1990-1993
• Answered reference questions using Los Angeles Public Library catalogs and databases.
• Assisted patrons with research, readers' advisory, and information referrals.
• Instructed community members in computer use, internet access, and library resources.
• Researched local history, genealogy, and government information requests.
• Developed public programs and informational handouts for Los Angeles Public Library users.

• With my Argentine partner we taught bilingual tango classes after placing second in the Campeonato Metropolitano (tango championships) 2008
• Delivered private instruction for self-employed learners across core subject areas.
• Planned lesson content for self-employed teaching sessions and student needs.
• Explained concepts clearly in Spanish, English, and sometimes French using simple language and guided practice.
• Prepared teaching materials and organized resources for self-employed classes.
• Assessed student understanding and adjusted instruction for private learning goals.
• Explained concepts clearly using simple language and guided practice.
• Communicated with students about progress, expectations, and lesson focus.
• Maintained patient, supportive environment during self-employed instructional work.
• Presented special lecture-demonstrations of the tango and its history for private groups.
• Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.

• Performed folkloric dance routines with La Yerbabuena for live shows.
• Rehearsed choreography with La Yerbabuena performance team before scheduled appearances.
• Prepared costumes and dance accessories for La Yerbabuena stage presentations.
• Coordinated timing with musicians for La Yerbabuena cultural performances.
• Applied stage directions during La Yerbabuena restaurant entertainment events.
• Engaged audience with expressive movement and traditional dance style.
• Maintained performance readiness through warmups and practice sessions.
• Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.

• With a license from the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, delivered bilingual instruction in exchange for salsa and danzon instruction.
• Planned lesson content for self-employed teaching sessions and student needs.
• Explained concepts clearly using simple language and guided practice.
• Assessed student understanding and adjusted instruction for private learning goals.
• Prepared teaching materials and organized resources for self-employed classes.
• Mentored learners through assignments, review sessions, and skill building.
• Communicated with students about progress, expectations, and lesson focus.

Attended all dance events at the Cerritos Center and Sagerstrom Hall in Orange County, and wrote reviews for the Cerritos Community News

• Developed concepts and choreography for visual, stage, and performance presentations
• Developed concepts for visual, stage, and performance presentations
• Coordinated rehearsals, schedules, and creative team communication
• Selected color palettes, layouts, and styling for cohesive branding
• Reviewed artwork, sets, and designs for quality and consistency
• Guided performers, designers, and collaborators through project execution
• Managed materials, props, and resources for self-produced work
• Organized events such as fundraisers to secure resources for future projects.
• Directed rehearsals and provided feedback to actors, singers, dancers, musicians and other performers.
• Communicated and collaborated with theater management and producers to book international dance troupes and performances.
• Developed, implemented and evaluated artistic vision for productions.
• Provided constructive criticism throughout the rehearsal process while maintaining positive working environment.
• Coordinated artistic projects, exhibit scheduling and artist interface duties.

• Choreographed my own solos specializing in Persian court dance.
• Rehearsed repertoire with AVAZ musicians and directors.
• Performed
• Interpreted musical scores and lyric phrasing for AVAZ performances.
• Rehearsed with accompanists to ensure a successful performance.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

• Reviewed children's and teen titles for School Library Journal editorial coverage.
• Wrote concise book reviews following School Library Journal style guidelines.
• Evaluated age range, genre, and reading level for submitted titles.
• Checked bibliographic details, author names, and publication data for accuracy.
• Summarized plot, themes, and literary quality for library audience selection.
• Assessed new releases against School Library Journal review criteria and deadlines.
• Coordinated with editors on review assignments and publication schedules.
• Stay up-to-date on new releases from major publishing houses.
• Maintain relationships with publishers and publicists to receive advance copies of books for review purposes.
• Attend book festivals or conferences as a representative of the organization.
• Analyze content, structure, plot and themes of books.
• Read and evaluate books for publication in a timely manner.

I taught two classes in book and media reviewing

• Instructed California State University Fullerton students through lectures and discussions for two 1-unit night courses
• Delivered lectures and guided classroom discussions at California State University Fullerton.
• Developed course materials aligned with department curriculum and learning goals.
• Prepared syllabi, assignments, and assessments for university courses.
• Graded student work and provided clear academic feedback.
• Supported inclusive learning through respectful communication and classroom engagement.
• Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
• Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.

• Wrote original manuscripts for self-employed writing business and client publications.
• Death Dance Destiny Memoir Trilogy
• Many published articles on dance, culture, and travel
• Wrote blog tangocherie on tango, Argentine culture, travel 2008-2014
• Developed outlines and chapter structures for books and articles.
• Edited drafts for clarity, tone, grammar, and consistency.
• Managed writing schedules and deadlines for independent publishing work.
• Created content for blogs, websites, and marketing materials.
• Revised manuscripts based on feedback from editors and readers.
• Promoted published works through social media channels such as Twitter and Facebook.
• Created outlines for books, articles, stories, or scripts based on research findings and personal experience.
• Proofread content before submission to ensure accuracy of facts, grammar, spelling, punctuation.