Fernanda Herrera Benalcazar
Stamford,CT
Summary
Dedicated and Skilled Dance/Education Teacher's Assistant with success at planning choreography and helping individual students. Great at maintaining clean and organized supplies. Knowledgeable about posture, strength coaching and flexibility needs. Excellent at working with young students and dancers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Locust Performing Arts Center
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in choreographing routines for recitals and performances, showcasing students'' progress.
- Mentored aspiring dancers individually or in small groups, focusing on their specific goals within the larger class context.
- Improved student performance results through consistent monitoring of individual progress during rehearsals.
- Supported lead teacher in managing class schedules, attendance records, and performance assessments for accurate reporting purposes.
- Helped students dress for rehearsals and performances.
Volunteer
Saint Leo Parish
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
Teacher's Assistant
Our Lady Of Grace Preschool
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.
Education
10th Grade International Baccalaureate Program
Stamford High School
Stamford, CT06.2026
Skills
- Hip-Hop Dancer
- Ballet Dancer
- Contemporary Dancer
- Jazz Dancer
- Focused Discipline
- Dance Competitions
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Early Childhood Education
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Spanish Speaker
Accomplishments
- Tremaine Dance Convention Top 4 Freestyle Finalist (2024)
- West Coast Dance Explosion Full Elite Dancer Scholarship for Nationals (2024)
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Locust Performing Arts Center
09.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Saint Leo Parish
08.2021 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Our Lady Of Grace Preschool
06.2021 - 08.2023
10th Grade International Baccalaureate Program
Stamford High School
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