David Antonio Myrie
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Energetic educator offering several years of experience; coaching scholars through a variety of content areas. Award winning choreographer and accomplished performer. People person successful at developing talent. Versed in adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Compassionate with students and passionate about imparting love of subject to every class.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Educator
Ascend Learning
Brooklyn, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Create a safe environment that encourages learning while teaching proper etiquette and dance technique in a school setting.
- Develop lesson plans to teach a variety of dance styles, such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary.
- Encourage team-building activities among students so they could learn from each other's strengths.
- Monitor student behavior during class time in order to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Demonstrate proper technique, and provide constructive feedback to students in order to improve their performance.
- Mentor advanced dancers who are interested in pursuing a career in dance.
- Plan choreography for group performances and recitals, using the scholars' unique backgrounds and prior dance knowledge.
- Adapt a teaching style for students of different ages and experience, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels.
- Parent communication to build strong partnerships.
- All administrative duties required.
Founding Member/Contemporary Dance Maker
Taylor Lovett Dance Academy
Brooklyn, New York
09.2023 - Current
- Master teacher and competition choreographer.
- Organized and rehearsed dancers to ensure that performances were of the highest quality.
- Collaborated with directors, producers, and costume designers to create the desired effect.
- Mentored young dancers on proper technique in order to improve their skills.
Independent Contractor/Choreographer
Various
New York, New York
06.2018 - Current
- Produced innovative routines that blended different styles of dance.
- Instructed performers on how to move their bodies in a precise manner.
- Incorporated various props into the dances to enhance their overall impact.
- Conducted audition processes for potential cast members.
Humanities Teacher
Ascend Learning
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to develop strategies for improving student outcomes.
- Provided feedback on student work to support their development.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and creativity in the classroom.
- Partnered with families to efficiently implement actions plans to promote higher achievement.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
School Professionals
New York, NY
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided instruction in all core subject areas to students in K-Eighth Grade.
- Maintained a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
- Assisted with classroom management and behavior modification strategies.
- Collaborated with school staff members on student progress reports.
- All other duties as instructed by leadership staff.
Dance Instructor
Ronald Edmunds Learning Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Organized and monitored rehearsals to ensure the quality of performances.
- Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary.
- Provided individual feedback on student performance to help them improve their skills.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Assisted in designing costumes for performances according to the theme or story line chosen.
- All duties necessary to curate performances and showcases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Anatomy And Kinesiology
Long Island University
Brooklyn05-2018
Skills
- Highly Effective Classroom Management
- Performance Preparation
- Curriculum Design
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Motivating students
- Implementation of Core Content in learning material
Timeline
Dance Educator
Ascend Learning
08.2024 - Current
Founding Member/Contemporary Dance Maker
Taylor Lovett Dance Academy
09.2023 - Current
Humanities Teacher
Ascend Learning
01.2022 - 08.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
School Professionals
01.2021 - 01.2022
Dance Instructor
Ronald Edmunds Learning Center
01.2019 - 04.2020
Independent Contractor/Choreographer
Various
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Anatomy And Kinesiology
Long Island University
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