Claire Coolidge
Burlington
Summary
Dynamic dance instructor with expertise in lesson planning and student engagement. Proven ability to mentor and develop students' skills, fostering a positive and motivating learning environment. Committed to enhancing student experiences through creative teaching methods.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Server
Union House
Burlington, NJ
11.2022 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service by effectively managing guest requests and ensuring satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Trained new servers on restaurant protocols, improving team efficiency and service quality.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in service techniques, contributing to team performance improvement.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Dance Instructor
All For Dance
Robbinsville, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Designed engaging dance curricula for diverse age groups and skill levels.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student engagement and retention rates.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Assisted students in developing self-advocacy and support skills.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to cater to individual student needs, resulting in improved dance skills.
- Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
- Instructed various dance styles, enhancing students' technical skills and creativity.
Assistant Dance Instructor
All For Dance
Robbinsville, NJ
09.2016 - Current
- Supported lead instructors during classes, facilitating a positive learning environment.
- Mentored junior instructors, fostering professional growth and teaching effectiveness.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe studio space, adhering to health guidelines and promoting a positive atmosphere for learning.
- Coordinated backstage logistics at performances, ensuring smooth transitions between acts.
- Maintained an organized classroom space, enabling efficient use of time during lessons.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
Secretarial Assistant
Burlington Township Public Works
Burlington, NJ
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Responded to inquiries from the public, providing accurate information and assistance.
- Maintained a well-organized filing system for easy document retrieval, improving overall productivity.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burlington County Institute of Technology
Medford, NJ06.2018
Skills
- Customer satisfaction
- Order taking
- Organization
- Guest service
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- POS system operation
- Classroom leadership
- Student mentoring
- Individual instruction
- Group teaching
- One-on-one teaching
- Clear communication
- Relationship building
- Creating choreography
- Goal setting
- Motivation strategies
- Behavior management
- Lesson planning
- Recital planning
Certification
Drivers License
TIPs Certification
Timeline
Secretarial Assistant
Burlington Township Public Works
05.2025 - 09.2025
Restaurant Server
Union House
11.2022 - Current
Dance Instructor
All For Dance
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Dance Instructor
All For Dance
09.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Burlington County Institute of Technology