Laura Buzzard
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Worked For A Family Caring For Their Twins
08.2020 - Current
- Supported children (ages 9-11) with virtual schooling, assisting with class assignments, special projects, and study skills
- Planned activities based on children's interests: reading, arts and crafts, cooking, games, outings
- Built nurturing relationships with children and a positive connection with their parents
- Demonstrated patience, understanding, and a sense of humor to support social and emotional growth
Cummunity Intern
FABSCRAP
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted the Community Coordinator of a textile recycling nonprofit organization
- Researched organizations related to promoting inclusivity
- Investigated children's organizations to expand education outreach programs
- Developed contact list to initiate relationship with college costume department
- Interacted with consumers in the Reuse Room and with volunteers during Sorting Sessions
- Sorted pre-consumer fabrics and garments for reuse and recycling
- Gathered data for reporting and future research
- Organized shop and assisted coworkers to support customer experience
- Assisted with Sort-a-Thon, a community involvement event
- Represented organization at sustainability event focused on increasing community awareness and involvement
Dance Teacher
Totts Gap Arts Institute
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Taught dance for after school and summer programs at a nonprofit arts organization
- Worked with students aged 3-12
- Planned and taught lessons introducing students to a variety of dance techniques
- Created a fun, safe, and positive learning environment for all students by setting clear expectations and promoting mutual respect
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of varying abilities
- Choreographed dance pieces for studio's informal performances
Volunteer
Bangor Area School District
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked with students aged 5-8
- Assisted reading specialist during summer literacy program
- Worked with small groups and individual students on reading, writing, and math skills
- Read stories, played games, did arts and crafts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
The University of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA10.2022
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Organization, attention to detail
- Collaborative, respectful interactions with peers
- Intuitive and responsive to individual emotional and learning needs
- Creative planner, integrating arts, music, dance, literature
Personal Interests
Music: Piano, Saxophone, Vocal Music
Dance: Trained in multiple styles, interest in improvisation and choreography
Reading: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry
Arts & Crafts
Cooking
Timeline
Cummunity Intern
FABSCRAP
04.2022 - 07.2022
Nanny
Worked For A Family Caring For Their Twins
08.2020 - Current
Volunteer
Bangor Area School District
06.2017 - 08.2017
Dance Teacher
Totts Gap Arts Institute
06.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
The University of The Arts
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