Kendyl Simmons
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic Dance Instructor with a proven track record at East End Cooperative Ministry, adept at developing engaging curricula and enhancing students' performance confidence. Skilled in interpersonal communication and volunteer tasking, I foster supportive environments and adapt to challenges, ensuring successful events and memorable experiences for all participants.
Enthusiastic Student Volunteer highly effective at establishing structure, defining roles and filling positions. Decisive leader knowledgeable about operational needs and standard practices. Offering excellent planning, problem solving and organizational abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
East End Cooperative Ministry
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Christian summer day camp
- Developed and implemented engaging dance curricula tailored to ages 5-16.
- Facilitated regular classes to enhance students' technical skills and performance confidence.
- Mentored camp goers, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Choreographed dance routines to gospel songs in preparation for end of camp production.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
Usher Volunteer
Cultural Trust- Beyond the Stage
08.2024 - Current
- Creative and Performing Arts High School collaborative with Cultural Trust for students to volunteer monthly
- Assisted with crowd management during events, maintaining safety and order for attendees.
- Provided information about performances, addressing audience inquiries to enhance engagement.
- Guided patrons to their seats, enhancing event experience and ensuring smooth entry procedures.
- Collaborated with event staff to streamline operations and improve overall event flow.
Student Volunteer
Harriet Tubman Guild Inc.
12.2016 - 12.2025
- Organized holiday parties for tenants living at Harriet Tubman Guilds senior citizen living facility.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional attitude and demonstrating respect for all individuals involved in the project.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing circumstances or unforeseen challenges during volunteer events.
Education
No Degree - Dance
Pittsburgh Highschool For Creative And Performing Arts
Pittsburgh, PA06-2026
Skills
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Volunteer tasking
- Relationship building
- Volunteer needs assessments
- Support services
- Multitasking and organization
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Positive reinforcement
- Organization
Accomplishments
Awarded Summer Dance Intensive Scholarship:
- Slippery Rock University
- Bates Dance Festival
- Arizona State
- Ohio State
- Adelphi University
- Southern Illinois University
Regional Dance Festival, Norfolk VA (2024)
Performed with the Dance Theater of Harlem at the Benedum Theatre of the Arts (2024)
Performed Nathan Trice's "Their Speech is Silver, Their Silence is Gold" at Slippery Rock University(2023)
National Dance Festival, Pittsburgh PA (2025)
Timeline
Usher Volunteer
Cultural Trust- Beyond the Stage
08.2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
East End Cooperative Ministry
06.2022 - 08.2025
Student Volunteer
Harriet Tubman Guild Inc.
12.2016 - 12.2025
No Degree - Dance
Pittsburgh Highschool For Creative And Performing Arts