Christiana Lucas
Cypress,TX
Summary
Experienced dance instructor with a solid foundation in various dance styles and
choreography, complemented by strong administrative skills in data entry, customer
service, and office management. Adept at creating engaging dance curriculums and
managing classroom environments to enhance student learning and performance. Eager
to leverage a background in dance instruction and administration to contribute to studio
management or dance education administration roles. Quick learner with a keen interest
in integrating financial and business management principles into creative settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Dance Instructor
Hintze Dance Center
Cypress, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted Dance Instructor in planning and executing dance classes for students of all ages.
- Covered classes when primary Dance Instructor was unavailable
- Provided feedback to students on their performance and technique.
- Demonstrated proper techniques and form to students during class sessions.
- Encouraged students to reach their full potential as dancers through positive reinforcement.
- Instructed classes in various styles of dance including jazz, contemporary, and ballet.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing rules and regulations.
- Collaborated with other instructors to create innovative routines or numbers.
- Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different dance styles.
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Kept classrooms tidy and clean for group and one-on-one instruction.
- Adapted teaching style for students of different ages and experience, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels.
- Assessed students' progress and structured lesson plans to facilitate continued learning.
- Maintained a positive and encouraging classroom environment, fostering a passion for dance and creativity among students.
Office Assistant
Hintze Dance Center
Cypress, TX
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to track expenses and other financial data related to the office budget.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Conducted data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
- Supported bookkeeping tasks such as invoicing and expense tracking.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information and documents.
- Maintained filing systems, both electronic and physical, for easy document retrieval.
- Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate staff members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Home Schooling
Cypress, TX 06-2019
Skills
- Performance preparation
- Instructional Techniques
- Proficient in organization
- Performance background
- Student Engagement
- Individual Instruction
- Understanding of posture
- Choreography expertise
- Group teaching
- Injury Prevention
- Proficient in Ballet, Contemporary, and Lyrical
- Performance Assessments
- Performance Planning
- Posture support
- Costume Selection and Design
- Class Management
- Flexibility techniques
- Strength development
- Creating Choreography
- Step dancing instructions
- Mentoring
- Technique improvement
- Data Entry
- Administrative Support
- File Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Valid Driver's License
- Positive Attitude
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excel spreadsheets
- Professional and mature
- Understands grammar
Timeline
Assistant Dance Instructor
Hintze Dance Center
08.2022 - Current
Office Assistant
Hintze Dance Center
08.2020 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Home Schooling
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