Jessie Peck

Experienced & reliable special education paraprofessional & dancer with a lifelong passion for the performing arts. Seeking opportunities to provide engaging & life-enriching activities to individuals of ALL needs. Leveraging a deep understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & learning disabilities, aims to create inclusive environments where every individual can thrive. Willing to relocate.

• TEACHING ASSISTANT, NEW ENGLAND BALLET COMPANY, 2013 - 2017, Served as a mentor and provided assistance in the instruction of ballet technique for children and young dancers. Participated in community outreach, bringing ballet productions and lessons to children in underserved communities. Worked with a group of ballet dancers offering instruction and performance opportunity to children with disabilities through an adaptive ballet program.
• MISSION TRIP VOLUNTEER, CHRIST CHURCH QUAKER FARMS, 2015 & 2016, Participated in a week-long, out-of-state mission trip dedicated to community service. Responsibilities included running a Kid's Camp, volunteering at local charities, and providing support to local individuals in need.

• 18 years of experience as a ballet dancer, learning incredible discipline & commitment
• Former principal dancer with the New England Ballet Company
• Performed principal roles such as "Sugar Plum Fairy" in The Nutcracker & "Odette" in Swan Lake
• Volunteer community outreach to bring the performance & instruction of dance to children in underaged communities
• Volunteer assistance in an adaptive ballet program to bring dance performance opportunities to children with autism and other learning & physical disabilities.