Christopher Miller
Columbia,MD
Summary
Passionate Bilingual Dance Teacher having 3 years of professional experience in helping adult learners and minor students cultivate personal artistic expression. Imparts deep love of subject area through well-planned lessons and hands-on activities of artistic enrichment. Consistently earns top marks from students and administrative leadership alike for teaching fun, engaging and thought-provoking dance classes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor/Choreographer
Leaders Of Tomorrow Youth Center, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
- Taught in various schools within Baltimore City, Prince George's County, Maryland, & a juvenile detention facility in Washington D.C. teaching underserved, at-risk youth ranging from Pre-K to young adults dance-related content.
- Developed strong relationships with students, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' artistic needs and discover personal strengths.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and artistic exploration for all students.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Choreographer/Camp Counselor
ArtRageous Summer Camp
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked with elementary-aged children with varying interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Adapted choreography as needed based on performer abilities or technical limitations of venues.
- Developed new choreography for final showcase and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Performance & Choreography
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2023
Skills
- Choreography expertise
- Special needs teaching
- Classroom leadership
- Modern and Contemporary Dance
- Classical Ballet
- Hip Hop
Timeline
Dance Instructor/Choreographer
Leaders Of Tomorrow Youth Center, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
Choreographer/Camp Counselor
ArtRageous Summer Camp
06.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Performance & Choreography
Towson University
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