Lauren Mackenzie Smalls
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
Dynamic Dance Teacher's Assistant at Tamalyn’s Dance Centre, skilled in relationship building and clear communication. Successfully motivated students to excel in choreography, fostering a safe and respectful environment. Utilized diverse teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and performance, while collaborating effectively with faculty to achieve shared goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Tamalyn’s Dance Centre
Orangeburg, SC
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Monitored student behavior to identify potential issues and address problems appropriately.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Education
Mass Communication
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SCHigh School Diploma -
Bamberg Ehrhardt High School
Bamberg, SC06.2024
Skills
- Relationship building
- Clear communication
- Student engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Dance background
- Instructional techniques
- Competitive dance
- Discipline management
- Faculty collaboration
Accomplishments
Miss Freshman at Claflin University 2024-2025
Member of Motivating and Inspiring Strong Sisterhood at Claflin University
Member of Claflin University NAACP
Member of Positively Loving and Understanding Self at Claflin University
Poet for Claflin University Matriculation Day
Founder of The Self Care Syllabus Platform
Thurgood Marshall College Fund HEROES Gallup Clifton Strengths Student Champion
Palmetto Girls State Delegate 2023
Orangeburg Youth Council Branch NAACP President 2019-2024
Orangeburg Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Teen Chapter President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, and Chaplin
Bamberg Ehrhardt High School Student Council
Affiliations
Jack and Jill of America
NAACP
Motivating and Inspiring Strong Sisterhood
Positively Loving and Understanding Self
Timeline
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Tamalyn’s Dance Centre
03.2023 - 05.2024
Mass Communication
Claflin University
High School Diploma -
Bamberg Ehrhardt High School