Obtain a customer service position, where I can maximize my people-oriented experience, communication skills and my problem analysis and problem-solving abilities. Background includes dance performance, recital planning, performance management and classroom instruction and being a leader for others. Passionate about instilling a love of dance in children, as well as techniques and strength for long-term benefits in any aspect.
Hi, I’m
Jastity Torres
NEW YORK,NY
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manhattan Youth
Group Leader
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Assist After school club teachers with daily activities for grades k to 5th grade.
- Creating lesson plans for choice time when the students are not in any clubs.
- setting up classrooms according to the age group criteria.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
- checking attendance
Manhattan Youth
Dance Teacher
09.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Created 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.
- Teaching Dance to students from K to 8th grade.
- Dance Around the World, Modern, Hip Hop, Creative Movement and assist in ballet classes.
Manhattan Youth
Summer Rising
06.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Led my own assigned group of 2nd grade students
- Encouraging students to both academic and enrichment programming over the course of the day.
- Teaching Dance classes K to 5th grade
- During school time in the morning making sure students are focusing and engaging in the academic teachers time.
- Helping with any classroom assignments.
- Keeping the room organized and clean
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Creating fun activities and games for everyone to play.
Manhattan Youth
Teacher for Learning Lab
09.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Teaching students in the 1st grade
- Assist students with their zoom classes, and homework help.
Groove With Me
Studio Assistant
09.2017 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Setting up classroom according to the age group and lesson
- Assist in teaching girls, ages 4 to 18 years old
- Support teachers with ensuring proper student behavior
- Responsible for recording attendance during each class
- Encourage students through circle time activities, warm-up and choreography
- Supervise students during bathroom breaks, water breaks and when teacher steps away, or work with other groups
- Fill out weekly site reports to record successes and challenges in dance (with my own dance classes)
- Attend weekly meetings and discuss progress of class and volunteer position
- Maintained all areas in a neat and clean fashion
- Communicating with parents or guardians
- Help organize and prepare for the dance shows
Relish food Catering Company, Wollman Ice Skating Rink
Food Clerk
06.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Responsible to make sure customers leave with great food service
- Operated cash register at check out, and other related cashier duties
- Starting/ending individual food caters
- Cleaning before and after shift
- Responsible for inventory and stocking up new orders in our carts
- Created attractive displays to promote sales
- Assisting customers with any questions or concerns.
Education
Lower Manhattan arts Academy
High School Diploma
2015
University Overview
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson & Curriculum Planning
- Effective Communication
- Leadership Skills
- Compassion & Empathy
Availability
See my work availability
Not Available
Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
Summer Rising
Manhattan Youth
06.2022 - 08.2023
Dance Teacher
Manhattan Youth
09.2020 - Current
Teacher for Learning Lab
Manhattan Youth
09.2020 - 06.2021
Group Leader
Manhattan Youth
09.2018 - Current
Studio Assistant
Groove With Me
09.2017 - 03.2020
Food Clerk
Relish food Catering Company, Wollman Ice Skating Rink
06.2016 - 01.2017
Lower Manhattan arts Academy
High School Diploma
Similar Profiles
MARIA JIMENEZMARIA JIMENEZ
Assistant Director at Manhattan YouthAssistant Director at Manhattan Youth
Amisha BhandariAmisha Bhandari
Teaching Artist at Manhattan YouthTeaching Artist at Manhattan Youth
Paradise WashingtonParadise Washington
Group Leader at Manhattan YouthGroup Leader at Manhattan Youth
Emily GoldmanEmily Goldman
Assistant Aquatics Director at Manhattan YouthAssistant Aquatics Director at Manhattan Youth
Norman Trotter IVNorman Trotter IV
Administrator, Participations and Special Projects at Warner Bros. Discovery: Finance, Contract, Reporting & Administration (FCRA)Administrator, Participations and Special Projects at Warner Bros. Discovery: Finance, Contract, Reporting & Administration (FCRA)