Hailey Harman
Montrose,PA
Summary
Driven Dance Instructor 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
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
Self-employeed
Montrose , PA
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented dance classes for students of all ages, levels and abilities.
- Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary.
- Taught a variety of techniques including strhing, leaps, turns and jumps.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop lessons plans that meet the needs of each student's level of ability.
- Created a safe environment where students can learn without fear of criticism or judgment.
- Assessed student strengths and weaknesses to determine areas needing improvement.
- Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
- Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
- Encouraged creative expression through improvisation exercises.
- Advised parents on how they can best support their child's development in dance.
- Selected appropriate music for classes based on genre, speed and skill level required.
- Monitored student progress over time to ensure they are meeting their goals.
- Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different dance styles.
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
- Maintained attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules for classes.
- Kept classrooms tidy and clean for group and one-on-one instruction.
- Selected age-appropriate music and maintained up-to-date knowledge of students' favorite music to incorporate into lessons.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA05-2024
Skills
- Teaching Strategies
- Understanding of Posture
- Safety Awareness
- Core Fitness
Affiliations
- Counseling Camp
- Competitive Dance
- Coaching Soccer
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Miss Allentown Dancer in 2023
- 4 first place overall solos in dance
Upward Soccer Camp
- I am a volunteer at Upward Soccer Camp every single summer, and I am able to bond with many children there. I get to teach the sport of soccer as well as life skills to children, and teaching is my greatest passion.
Timeline
Dance Instructor
Self-employeed
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Lackawanna College
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