Imani McDonnell
Clarks Summit,PA
Summary
- Background includes dance performance, teaching young children dance, 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.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Undergraduate Student Worker position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to schedule and plan accordingly with routine office work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher
Symmetry Dance Company
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Created a healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
Assistant Teacher
Symmetry Dance Company
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted other teachers with paperwork, class attendance, ticket sales, and scheduling important dates.
- Taught a large group of children how to perform certain dance-related tasks.
- Gained experience in helping children and caring for them.
- Maintained cleanliness of lobby and studios by sweeping floors, emptying trash receptacles and wiping down surfaces.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Student Curriculum Assistant (UNPAID)
Abington Heights High School
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Shared personal opinions with faculty and school board members about specific books in regards to their levels of effectiveness within the curriculum.
- Practiced the ability to coordinate with others, make decisions, and use critical thinking.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects and consulted across organizations to determine objectives.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop positive experiences for all students in a classroom.
Student Leader (UNPAID)
School Club, Heights High School
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted in leading a school-run association, “Students for Social Equity.” Required knowledge of how to communicate with the faculty on issues regarding inequity within our school.
- Learned how to listen to others’ stories and tend to their emotions regarding certain situations.
- Gained skills in talking to others about my personal experiences as well as explaining problem-solving techniques that would work to make our school environment a better place.
- Worked to improve the school's English curriculum.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abington Heights High School
Clarks Summit06.2023
Skills
- Group Assistance
- Strengthening Routines
- Client Service and Assistance
- Attendance Recording
- Emotional Support
- Routine Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Early Childhood Training
- Activity Planning and Execution
- Providing Feedback
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
Accomplishments
- Received an Abington Heights Board of Education Scholarship for showing dedication, optimism, and hardworking qualities in her future endeavors of becoming an Elementary School Teacher.
- Recognized by the school community for implementing positive changes to the High School English curriculum in order to make it more inclusive for all students, regardless of race, sexuality, or gender.
Languages
French
Elementary
Timeline
Dance Teacher
Symmetry Dance Company
03.2023 - 06.2023
Assistant Teacher
Symmetry Dance Company
03.2023 - 06.2023
Student Curriculum Assistant (UNPAID)
Abington Heights High School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Student Leader (UNPAID)
School Club, Heights High School
02.2021 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Abington Heights High School
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