Destini Hanley
Lock Haven,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong work ethic, resilience, and a great passion for child psychology. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and support children through structured mentorship. Adept at adapting communication strategies to meet individual needs of children of various ages and abilities, while ensuring a collaborative and engaging environment. Developed strong friendly and professional demeanor, ready to learn and excel in any environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Stella A’s Bar and Grill
03.2022 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively addressing guest inquiries and requests.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and order accuracy.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to enhance guest experience.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu items and restaurant procedures.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss service improvements and share best practices.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Assistant Dance Instructor
Haven Performing Arts
12.2022 - 04.2025
- Assisted in developing and staging original choreography for youth performances and competitions.
- Contributed to creative decision-making, music selection, and movement design.
- Coached students on expression, stage presence, and technical execution.
- Collaborated with instructors and judges to refine performances and achieve artistic excellence.
- Served as a mentor and advocate for dancers’ well-being both inside and outside the studio.
- Worked one-on-one with children who struggle with mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, attention-deficit disorder, and schizophrenia.
- Supported lead instructor in maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Organized class materials and ensured studio space was clean and safe.
- Fostered strong relationships with students to encourage participation and growth.
- Provided feedback to students on performance and improvement areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania- Lock Haven Campus
Lock Haven, PA12-2025
High School Diploma -
Central Mountain High School
Mill Hall, PA06-2021
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Resilience
- Teamwork and group coordination
- Experienced in engaging and supporting children through structured instruction and mentorship
- Fostering positive, developmentally appropriate relationships with children of various ages and abilities
- Adept at adapting communication and teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of each child
Timeline
Assistant Dance Instructor
Haven Performing Arts
12.2022 - 04.2025
Server
Stella A’s Bar and Grill
03.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania- Lock Haven Campus
High School Diploma -
Central Mountain High School