Hadassah James
Randallstown,MD
Summary
Background includes dance performance, recital planning, performance management and classroom instruction. Passionate about instilling a love of dance in children, as well as techniques and strength for long-term benefits.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
Bethany Baptist Dance Ministry
01.2018 - Current
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
Musical Creative Director and Dance Choreographer
Roland Park Country School
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Organizing student's arrangements for rehearsals
- Improved performance skills and dance abilities
- Choreographed all dances and taught them to students
- Choreographed formations and cleaned each dance
- Drafted creative ideas for showcase
- Organized meetings with faculty
- Assisted in different departments for students and faculty
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
Brush of Art Dance Teacher
Madison Booker
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Taught dances with middle, elementary and kindergarten girls
- Worked on different techniques and performance qualities
- Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- 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.
Hostess
Yardhouse Restaurant
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Running floor with management
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Placing to go orders for guest and assisting waiters
- Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
Youth Works Senior Intern and Dance Instructor
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked with students in academic classes and assisted the head teacher
- Taught dances for middle school girls in the program
- Worked on group dances and activities about empowering, unity, and presence
- Tutored and Mentored young girls
- Chaperoned educational field trips
Undergraduate Admissions Student Assistant
UMBC
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted with social media and website management to create strong organizational online presence and reach and engage broad audiences.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
- Prepared letters of recommendation for students looking to obtain internships and cooperative opportunities.
- Prepared clear and interesting presentations and reports to promote audience understanding and retention.
Education
BA, Bachelor of Art - Dance
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
Catonsville05.2023
Skills
- Leadership and Supervision
- Business Development
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Performance Improvement
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Additional Information
Baltimore Dance Project at UMBC: 2023: Spirit of Our Bones Choreography by Shaness Kemp
Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre's Summer Intensive Performance: 2022
Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement at UMBC (URCAD) 2021: Between, You and Me choreography by Kayla Massey
American College Dance Associations Gala Performance 2021: Between, You and Me choreography by Kayla Massey
Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement at UMBC (URCAD) 2021: Sanctuary choreography by Jahnaye Samuel
Lynnette James Angel Tree at Bethany Baptist Church:2020, 2021, 2022
- Adopt a Family in need for Christmas.This includes giving families clothes, shoes, and gifts for the holidays.
Be More 500 Lambda Kappa Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc2019-2021
- Collaborated with other community based organization to serve the homeless population in Baltimore City on Thanksgiving morning. This including days of preparing toiletries, clothing ( socks, shoes, shirts, coats and gloves) and food.
Lambda Kappa Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Inc (President) October 31, 2020
Bethany Baptist Church Women's Ministry (Community Service Project) January 3, 2020
● Attended The Ronald McDonald House Charities to serve food to families and children that have medical needs
UMBC Dance Team, (Fall 2019)
● Auditioned dance team of undergraduate college students
BAC Baltimore Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc (Community service project), May 4th, 2019
● Attending Collington Square School to clean and repair the school for children and elderly in need.
American College Dance Associations Gala Performance 2019: Giving Skin Choreographed by Teresa Whittemore's
Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement at UMBC (URCAD) 2019: Vagabond choreography by Giavanni Powell
Awards/Certificates
- The Meredith Baldwin Award 2018 Abilities to enrich the school with multiple talents
- A Brush of Art Scholarship Award 2018 Demonstrates strong artistic ability in the field of art specifically by devoting time and care for those in need through Storytelling of dance
- Adara Wilson Scholarship Award 2018
Timeline
Musical Creative Director and Dance Choreographer
Roland Park Country School
08.2022 - 11.2022
Hostess
Yardhouse Restaurant
08.2021 - 01.2022
Brush of Art Dance Teacher
Madison Booker
01.2020 - 06.2022
Undergraduate Admissions Student Assistant
UMBC
10.2019 - 01.2020
Youth Works Senior Intern and Dance Instructor
04.2018 - 01.2021
Dance Instructor
Bethany Baptist Dance Ministry
01.2018 - Current
BA, Bachelor of Art - Dance
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)