Leila Jones
Simi Valley,California
Summary
Dedicated and passionate choreographer, instructor and coach who is driven to share knowledge and inspire young minds by promoting and fostering love for movement and creativity.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Dance Instructor
Gotta Dance Academy
Simi Valley, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Create and implement dance classes for students.
- Provide feedback to help improve skills.
- Communicate with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arise during class time.
- Create a safe environment where students can learn without fear of criticism or judgment.
- Motivate students by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
- Regularly review music selections for classes by selecting appropriate music for classes based on genre, speed and skill level required.
- Encouraged creative expression through improvisation exercises.
Assistant Cheer Coach
Newbury Park High School
Newbury Park, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted Head Cheer Coach with developing practice plans and drills for cheerleading team.
- Provide feedback to cheerleaders on technique, skill development and performance.
- Instruct proper techniques for stunting and dance routines.
- Supervise team at all times during practices or events.
- Develop strategies to motivate students to reach their full potential.
- Create choreography and teach cheer routines.
- Managed off-campus events, community programs and team pep rallies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School
Simi Valley, CA06-2024
Some College (No Degree) -
California State University of Northridge
NorthridgeSkills
- Instructional Techniques
- Competition experience
- Performance background
- Hip-hop choreography
- Music Selection
- Routine development
- Group teaching
- Student instruction
Affiliations
- Trained and Competed with The Rage Entertainment Complex- Granada Hills, CA - 2015-2021
- Dance Performer- World of Dance - 2018
- Team Member of Simi Valley High School Dance Team - Simi Valley CA - 2020-2024
- Competed with Gotta Dance Academy - Simi Valley, CA 2022-2024
- Peer Tutor - Simi Valley High School Dance Team - Simi Valley, CA 2024
- JV - Simi Valley High School Cheer 2020-2021 & Varsity - Simi Valley High School Cheer - 2021-2024
- Simi Valley Stunt Team- 2021-2024
Accomplishments
- Dancer of the Year - The Rage Entertainment Complex - 2019
- SVHS Varsity Cheer & SVHS Stunt - Co Captain 2023-2024
- SVHS Stunt/Cheer Backspot of the Year 2022-2023, 2023-2024
- SVHS Outstanding Cheerleader of the Year 2023-2024
- SVHS Dance Team - Legacy Award 2023-2024
Certification
- NFHS National Credential Coach Certification
- NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification
- American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Dance Instructor
Gotta Dance Academy
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Cheer Coach
Newbury Park High School
06.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) -
California State University of Northridge
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