COURTNEY COLLADO

Perform duties related to the support and continual development of the Arts programs at Paseo including core curriculum development, quality assessment, recruitment, coordination of events and staff development.

• Lead weekly meetings with Arts Departments
• Oversee and refine Audition Process (in collaboration with administrative team and office personnel).
• Establish community connections to support the Arts at Paseo Academy
• Schedule and oversee all site-based events (with assistance from teachers and administrative team)
• Work directly with Principal to refine organizational systems, fundraising programs, and social media plans.
• Request and manage cash and in-kind donations for each Arts Department.
• Research philanthropic opportunities to support the Arts at Paseo Academy.
• Identify, acquire and distribute resources to support core Performing Arts curriculum.
• Offer staff development on content knowledge and delivery.
• Offer staff development on maintenance of curriculum-related equipment for Arts departments.
• Coordinate and oversee specific projects such as competitions, exhibitions and special events.
• Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Maintained compliance with school policies, objectives, and communication goals.
• Solicited parent and collaborator feedback to identify areas in need of refinement or improvement.

• Perform with KCFAA professional company since 2020 at schools, community events, and artistic institutions.
• Instructor for beginning ballet classes
• Substitute instructor for ballet and modern dance classes.
• Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
• Planned routines for recitals and performances.
• Create healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
• Adhere to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
• Promote creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.

• Instruct Studio, upper-level and pre-professional ballet in Daytime and evening programs; substitute for advanced and upper level ballet, adult ballet, character, pointe, and modern classes
• Facilitate various cross-discipline and interdisciplinary workshops for dance students
• Attend faculty meetings and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current teaching strategies and content knowledge related to performing arts and education.
• Provide students constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
• Meet with students and parents outside of class to answer questions, explain difficult concepts and address individual concerns.
• Assess, document and report on student progress for student evaluations.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

• Teach 100- through 400-level modern dance, dance composition, and Ballet
• Utilize different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
• Recognize and adapt to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
• Encourage student feedback to allow for active consideration of student views and to make any necessary lesson plan adjustments.

• Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
• Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
• Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.

• Earned comprehensive Pilates certification through STOTT Pilates in 2004/2005
• Became Master Trainer for Pilates Academy International at same location in 2006
• Also earned Master Trainer level in CARDIOLATES and Silk Suspension, and spent several years travelling the US to lead instructor-training courses for these programs
• Maintained a full roster of private and semi-private clients for most of tenure there, and taught several popular classes in Pilates reformer, Pilates Mat, and mixed modalities.
• Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
• Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing trainee engagement.
• Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.

• Teach ballet and modern dance to students aged 7-18 in Summer intensive programs and Spring Break workshops
• Performed as Guest Artist in Summer events and The Nutcracker
• Also lead Anatomy for Dancers and Injury Prevention workshops.
• Created choreography for individual and group performances.
• Collaborated with other entertainers to create engaging acts.
• Implemented creative techniques to create unique performances.
• Coached dance students to develop individual skills and fill gaps in group performance.

• Designed differentiated dance programming based on Georgia State standards for Fine Arts Elementary students in grades K-5
• Taught 21 grade-level dance/movement classes per week as well as additional specialized dance classes for apt students
• Assisted in creating, writing, stage managing, and/or directing one full show per grade level, per year; choreograph 3-5 dance pieces per grade level show
• Choreographed student Chorus, Faculty Cabaret, and school Musical Theater productions.
• Collaborated with Fine Arts team to uncover issues, codify teaching across disciplines, plan projects and performances, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.

• Created and led Anatomy for Dancers course as guest lecturer for Columbus State University’s Theater Major/ Dance Minor program.
• Guided class discussions to encourage debate and feedback among students.
• Maintained engaging and interesting lectures by combining different media.
• Drew connections between session's content and material covered in previous lectures to connect learning components.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.

• Taught intermediate and advanced-level ballet technique and pointe classes.
• Coached students for Youth America Grand Prix solos
• Choreographed sections of Sleeping Beauty in Spring 2018.
• Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
• Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
• Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
• Worked with fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help students excel.
• Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.

• As sales associate, responsible for retail duties at high-end Gap, Inc Sister brand in busy Country Club Plaza location
• Promoted to Community Coordinator in October 2016; duties included organizing wellness community and corporate- mandated brand events
• Partnered with local brands and influencers,
• Social media management
• Determined and reported ROI from events
• Maintained and regularly updated Community budget.
• Supervised wellness activities and events to promote positive community relations.
• Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.

• Founded, created, and directed a high-end Pilates and wellness studio in Kansas City, MO
• Responsible for all aspects of business, including private and group Pilates, Barre, and Mat training
• Led instructor training and workshops to train new Pilates instructors
• Facilitated continuing education opportunities to fitness professionals and Pilates instructors.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
• Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
• Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
• Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
• Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.

• Senior Coordinator of Kirmayer Recreation Center, a division of Student Services at Kansas City, KS campus of the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC)
• Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
• Leadership and hiring manager for Group Fitness program, including hiring, payroll, training, and leading 20+ instructors in variety of modalities
• Taught 5-10 fitness classes per week
• Leadership and hiring manager for Front Desk team, with strong focus on upgrading operating and bookkeeping systems to create exceptional wellness experiences from beginning to end, for all members of community.
• Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.