IMANI GEGNER
Philadelphia
Summary
Aspiring child-focused professional with experience supporting students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Skilled in using creative, therapeutic, and psychological strategies to foster growth in inclusive settings. Passionate about working with autistic, non-verbal, and neurodivergent children.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Teacher
New Hope Christian Academy
12.2015 - Current
- Teach dance to elementary and middle school students.
- Choreograph numbers for the school's drama department.
- Manage the classroom to stay in an orderly manner.
- Problem-solve issues between students.
Emotional Support Teacher
New Hope Christian Academy
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Utilized various instructional strategies to motivate and engage students with emotional disabilities.
- Demonstrated effective classroom management skills while working closely alongside general education teachers in inclusive settings.
- Provided guidance, counseling, and support to promote positive behavior change in students with emotional disabilities.
Team Lead
Panera Bread
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Ensured the store and orders were running efficiently and smoothly as possible.
- Trained new employees at their stations.
- Solved customer complaints and issues in person and over the phone.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dance/Movement Therapy Candidate
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2025
Skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Discipline Management
- Leadership
- Positive reinforcement
- Empathy development
- Emotional regulation
- Student engagement
- Learning disability support
- Dance background
Activities
- Volunteer, Dornsife School of Public Health, Dance Teacher, 2021 - 2023
- Volunteer, HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy, Wheelchair Dance, 2023 - 2022
- Volunteer, Wissahickon Dance Academy, Teachers Assistant, 2017 - 2018
Certification
Pilates Certification – Drexel Pilates Program (In Progress), Expected July/2025
Timeline
Emotional Support Teacher
New Hope Christian Academy
09.2023 - 03.2024
Team Lead
Panera Bread
07.2020 - 12.2021
Dance Teacher
New Hope Christian Academy
12.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Dance/Movement Therapy Candidate
Drexel University
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