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Erica P. Corral

Dallas,TX.

Summary

Driven dance educator trained in wide range of dance styles. Excellent choreography and group instructional skills. Strong dance instruction and performance background with love of teaching students of different ages.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Educator

Alex W. Spence TAG Academy
Dallas, TX
08.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with a colleague to create Yoga videos as supplemental resources for DISD Visual and Performing Arts Dept.
  • Collaborated with other dance teachers of the North Texas region to launch the first year of the 1st Annual North Texas Ballet Folklorico Contest.
  • Prepare and deliver carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building knowledge of varied dance genres.
  • Assess students formally and informally on progress of content.
  • Provide tutorials before, during and after school.
  • Choreograph, stage and costume performance pieces for 6th, 7th and 8th grade performing groups and ran rehearsals during and after school.
  • Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.

Dance Educator

Solar Preparatory for Girls
Dallas, TX
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Prepare and deliver carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building knowledge of varied dance genres.
  • Assess students formally and informally on progress of content.
  • Provide tutorials before, during and after school.
  • Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
  • Direct, choreograph, stage and costume performance pieces for K-4th grade performances and Dallas Summer Musicals Dallas ISD partnership the Lion King Musical (3rd-4th Grade)
  • Supervise and run before and after school rehearsals.

Dance Educator

Sunset High School
Dallas, TX
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Prepare and deliver carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building knowledge of varied dance genres.
  • Assess students formally and informally on progress of content.
  • Provide tutorials before, during and after school.
  • Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
  • Co Direct, choreograph, stage and costume performance pieces for the members of Sunset Dance Co and Sunset Bissonnette’s Drill Team
  • Supervise and run before and after school rehearsals

Dance Educator

Skyline High School
Dallas, TX
08.2012 - 05.2017
  • Prepare and deliver carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building knowledge of varied dance genres.
  • Assess students formally and informally on progress of content.
  • Provide tutorials before, during and after school.
  • Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
  • Direct, choreograph, stage and costume performance pieces for the members of Skyline’s Creations in Motion Dance Co
  • Supervise and run before and after school rehearsals

Dance Educator

Alex W. Spence TAG Academy
Dallas, TX
08.2009 - 05.2012
  • Prepare and deliver carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building knowledge of varied dance genres.
  • Assess students formally and informally on progress of content.
  • Provide tutorials before, during and after school.
  • Choreograph, stage and costume performance pieces for 6th, 7th and 8th grade performing groups and ran rehearsals during and after school.
  • Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.

Bilingual Kindergarten/Second Grade Educator

Mauricio Celestino Soto
Dallas, TX
08.2007 - 05.2009
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Graded assignments for the week
  • Assessed students formally and informally on progress of content
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.

Education

BA - Fine Arts Dance

West Texas A&M University
01.2004

Skills

  • Ballet, Jazz, Ballet Folklorico, Flamenco, Modern and Lyrical Dance
  • 500 hr Yoga Certified Instructor
  • Creative and original choreographic skills
  • Team player with a strong work ethic
  • Dependable with exceptional follow-through
  • Self motivated with the ability to encourage others with guidance, patience, and leadership

Languages

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish

    • Affiliations

    • Dallas ISD Distinguished Teacher
    • Created Yoga videos as supplemental resources for DISD Visual and Performing Arts Dept.
    • Nominated to be a part of a distinguished team of DISD dance educators to formulate TEKs that are specific to Mexican American Dance.
    • Collaborated with other dance teachers of the North Texas region to launch the first year of the first Annual North Texas Ballet Folklorico Contest.

    Timeline

    Dance Educator

    Alex W. Spence TAG Academy
    08.2019 - Current

    Dance Educator

    Solar Preparatory for Girls
    08.2018 - 05.2019

    Dance Educator

    Sunset High School
    08.2017 - 05.2018

    Dance Educator

    Skyline High School
    08.2012 - 05.2017

    Dance Educator

    Alex W. Spence TAG Academy
    08.2009 - 05.2012

    Bilingual Kindergarten/Second Grade Educator

    Mauricio Celestino Soto
    08.2007 - 05.2009

    BA - Fine Arts Dance

    West Texas A&M University

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