Kristy WArd
Pasadena,MD
Summary
Hardworking and creative professional and dance instructor with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every student and customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor and Choreopgrapher
Dancers Dreams Dance Studio
Pasadena, MD
07.1995 - Current
- Developed and implemented dance classes for students of all ages, levels and abilities.
- Organized and monitored rehearsals to ensure the quality of performances.
- Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary.
- Taught a variety of techniques including stretch, leaps, turns and jumps.
- Provided individual feedback on student performance to help them improve their skills.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arise during class time.
- Assessed student strengths and weaknesses to determine areas needing improvement.
- Regularly reviewed music selections for upcoming classes or performances.
- Selected appropriate music for classes based on genre, speed and skill level required.
- Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
- Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building ballet knowledge.
Lab Technician and Streamline Product Manager
Sweet Minerals
Pasadena, MD
03.2017 - 03.2020
- organized and filled products for sale
- Streamlined procedures for effective production.
- organized and created solutions for product availability
- filled on line orders for mailing
- used effective tools for maintaining a sanitary work enviroment
- worked events for company dealing with customer relations
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Dance
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05-1994
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Performance Coaching
- Competition Preparation
- Music Selection
- Performance background
- Choreography expertise
- Customer Service
Timeline
Lab Technician and Streamline Product Manager
Sweet Minerals
03.2017 - 03.2020
Dance Instructor and Choreopgrapher
Dancers Dreams Dance Studio
07.1995 - Current
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
McDaniel College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Dance
Salisbury University
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