Dulce Beltran Michel
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic Dance Instructor at Fitness Explosion by Dulce, skilled in choreography and performance coaching. Successfully enhanced student skills through personalized lesson plans and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive environment. Adept at injury prevention and relationship building, promoting inclusivity and engagement among diverse learners. Committed to nurturing talent and achieving student success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Instructor
Fitness Explosion by Dulce
06.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies during warm-ups and cool-downs, ensuring safe practice for all participants.
- Communicated with students and parents in person, via email, and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to cater to individual student needs, resulting in improved dance skills.
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating diverse dance styles and techniques in lessons.
- Promoted inclusivity by adapting lessons for individuals with varying physical abilities or limitations without sacrificing rigor or quality of instruction.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
- Worked with fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help students excel.
In-Home Child Caregiver
Joy Full Thoughts Day Care
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed daily routines, including meal preparation, bathing, dressing, and bedtime rituals to maintain consistency for the children.
- Established positive relationships with children by engaging in interactive play sessions and offering emotional support as needed.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by childproofing the home and monitoring play areas.
- Coordinated household chores such as laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning to maintain a clean living environment for the family.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices through balanced meal planning, physical activity involvement, and promoting good hygiene habits.
- Developed strong communication with parents to keep them informed of their child''s progress and any concerns.
- Fostered independence among young children by teaching them essential life skills such as personal hygiene, dressing themselves, and basic kitchen tasks.
- Provided transportation to school events, extracurricular activities, and appointments while ensuring timely arrivals.
- Encouraged outdoor exploration through nature walks or visits to local parks while discussing environmental awareness topics relevant to their age group.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing playdates and group activities.
- Assisted children with homework completion while providing additional support in challenging subject areas when needed.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
Education
Child Development
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA09.1998
Skills
- Choreography expertise
- Positive reinforcement
- Organization
- Teaching techniques
- Performance coaching
- Customer service
- Injury prevention
- Classroom leadership
- Dance theory knowledge
- Student mentoring
- Individual instruction
- Behavior management
- Stage management
- Physical fitness
- Teaching strategies
- Core fitness
- Group dance instruction
- Class marketing
- Group teaching
- Routine development
- Relationship building
- Dance background
- Class management
- Mentoring
- Student and parent relations
- Student assistance
- Discipline management
- Flexibility improvements
- CPR certification
- Group fitness certification
Certification
Pilates Certification
Group Fitness Instructor
CPR Certification
Zumba Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
In-Home Child Caregiver
Joy Full Thoughts Day Care
04.2022 - 12.2023
Dance Instructor
Fitness Explosion by Dulce
06.2018 - Current
Child Development
San Diego City College