Katrina Allen
Astoria,NY
Summary
Dedicated and passionate ballet instructor skilled in creating personalized lesson plans and cultivating a deep appreciation for dance in students. Nurturing dancers of all ages, guiding them to achieve technical precision, strength, and artistry. Committed to fostering a love of dance and inspiring students to reach their full potential.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ballet Teacher
Baby Ballet Long Island
03.2021 - Current
- Mommy and Me Ballet (18 months - 2.5 years old)
- Advanced Toddler Ballet (2.5 years old - 6 years old)
- Advanced Toddler Ballet and Tap Combo (2.5 years old - 6 years old)
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students and parents
Private Dance Instructor
Self Employed
04.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented age appropriate lesson plans for students based on experience level
- Educating students in proper ballet techniques, focusing on posture, alignment, and artistry
- Private teacher for ages 7+
- Experience teaching levels absolute beginner ballet, beginner ballet, and advanced beginner ballet
Assistant Teacher
Ballet Long Island
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Assistant teacher for class levels Preschool Ballet, Children's Ballet Levels One (5 - 7 years old), Two (6 years old - 9 years old) and Three (7 years old - 11 years old)
Education
Bachelor's Degree - STS (Science, Technology, and Society)
Farmingdale State College State University of New York
Farmingdale, NY05.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY01-2018
High School Regents Diploma -
Plainedge High School
Plainedge, NY05.2015
Skills
- Classical Ballet Techniques
- Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development
- Student Mentorship and Growth
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Injury Prevention and Safety
- Communication and Team Collaboration
- Excellent Organization
Dance Education And Training
- Align Dance Studio, Bayside, NY, 2024-present
- To The Pointe! Katya's School of Dance, Great Neck, NY, 2021
- Classical Ballet and Pointe Work Scholarship, Ballet Long Island, Ronkonkoma, NY, 2021
- The Ballet Long Island Dance Apprenticeship Program, Ballet Long Island, Ronkonkoma, NY, 2021
- The Ballet Center Kickline Curriculum, The Ballet Center, Ronkonkoma, NY, 2021
Certification
- To The Pointe! Katya's School of Dance, one year program completion Certificate, Great Neck, NY, 2023
- The New York City Ballet Ballet Essentials Workshop, Certificate of Program Completion, The New York City Ballet, Manhattan, NY, 2022
- The Ballet Long Island Dance Apprenticeship Program, Ballet Long Island, Ronkonkoma, NY, 2021
- FEMA Certificate-Disaster awareness and preparedness
- Wantagh Fire Department Certificate-MCI Drill crime scene photographer for simulated plane disaster
- 2 year Certificate in Police Science/EMT-B, Gerald R. Claps Career and Technical Center, Levittown, NY, 2015
- 2 year Certificate in Criminal Justice, Gerald R. Claps Career and Technical Center, Levittown, NY, 2015
- Police Explorers-Prep Drill training for Marine Corps (3 week program)
Volunteer History
- Maria Regina R.C. Church, Bible Camp-'Big Sister' to younger children
- Maria Regina R.C. Church, 4 years administrative support
- Maria Regina R.C. Church, feeding the homeless
- St. James R.C. Church, making sandwiches for the homeless
Timeline
Private Dance Instructor
Self Employed
04.2024 - Current
Ballet Teacher
Baby Ballet Long Island
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Ballet Long Island
06.2020 - 12.2021
High School Regents Diploma -
Plainedge High School
- To The Pointe! Katya's School of Dance, one year program completion Certificate, Great Neck, NY, 2023
- The New York City Ballet Ballet Essentials Workshop, Certificate of Program Completion, The New York City Ballet, Manhattan, NY, 2022
- The Ballet Long Island Dance Apprenticeship Program, Ballet Long Island, Ronkonkoma, NY, 2021
- FEMA Certificate-Disaster awareness and preparedness
- Wantagh Fire Department Certificate-MCI Drill crime scene photographer for simulated plane disaster
- 2 year Certificate in Police Science/EMT-B, Gerald R. Claps Career and Technical Center, Levittown, NY, 2015
- 2 year Certificate in Criminal Justice, Gerald R. Claps Career and Technical Center, Levittown, NY, 2015
- Police Explorers-Prep Drill training for Marine Corps (3 week program)
Bachelor's Degree - STS (Science, Technology, and Society)
Farmingdale State College State University of New York
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Farmingdale State College
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