Lenaya Williams
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Accomplished Founder of The Williams Dance Project and seasoned Dance Instructor with a proven track record in organizational structuring and classroom leadership. Expert in developing comprehensive dance curriculums and fostering a passion for dance, with a knack for strategic planning and positive reinforcement. Demonstrated success in enhancing student performance and creativity at notable institutions like E-street Dance Academy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
The Williams Dance Project
Baltimore, MD
08.2024 - Current
- Created a training organization that allows dancers to structure their dance training to suit their individual needs.
- Deliver specialized coaching for full-time and supplementary requirements.
- Offer the trainees the options to opt in or out of a membership program with the organization to guarantee consistent training, and to help with the financial load for the families.
- Delivered professional cleaning and choreography assistance for WDP membership trainees.
- Delivered professional cleaning and choreography assistance to neighboring dance studios.
Dance Instructor
E-street Dance Academy
Edgewood, MD
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive dance curriculum for students, focusing on ballet, jazz, and modern dance techniques.
- Choreographed performance pieces for recitals, competitions, and community events, showcasing students' skills and progress.
- Attended professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with dance education trends and techniques.
- Maintained a positive and encouraging classroom environment, fostering a passion for dance and creativity among students.
- Selected appropriate music for classes based on genre, speed and skill level required.
- Assisted in designing costumes for performances according to the theme or story line chosen.
- Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
Dance Instructor
The Maryland Academy of Dance
Owings Mills, MD
08.2024 - Current
- Carried out balanced program of instruction and work time to give students optimal learning experiences.
- Maintained a positive and encouraging classroom environment, fostering a passion for dance and creativity among students.
- Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, and contemporary.
- Prepared and administered tests and assessments to track and monitor academic performance.
- Monitored student performance and offered feedback to support goal achievement.
- Taught a variety of techniques including stretching, leaps, turns and jumps.
- Conducted group and private lessons, adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
Dance Instructor
Spotlight Studio Of Dance
Millersville, MD
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented comprehensive dance curriculum for students, focusing on ballet, jazz, and modern dance techniques.
- Choreographed performance pieces for recitals, competitions, and community events, showcasing students' skills and progress.
- Selected appropriate music for classes based on genre, speed and skill level required.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching to enhance performance.
- Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
- Taught a variety of techniques including stretching, leaps, turns and jumps.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Conducted group and private lessons, adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Mitigated learning gaps and effectively delivered curriculum to students.
- Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
- Monitored student progress over time to ensure they are meeting their goals.
- Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
Dance Instructor
The Dance Conservatory
Lutherville, MD
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
- Planned classes focusing on instruction, demonstration and work time.
- Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
- Mitigated learning gaps and effectively delivered curriculum to students.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Taught a variety of techniques including stretching, leaps, turns and jumps.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Research And Technology
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Towson University
Baltimore, MD12-2008
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Organizational structuring
- Process improvements
- Goal setting
- Ethics and integrity
- Performance assessments
- Teaching strategies
- Instructional techniques
- Motivation strategies
- Routine development
- Teaching techniques
- Classroom leadership
- Competition preparation
- Specialize in jazz, tap, contemporary, and modern
- Competitive history
- Group dance instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- One-on-one teaching
Affiliations
- I am a full time scientist and have worked in the medical field since graduating in 2011
- I love reading all types of books with my favorite being autobiographies
- I am strong advocate for mental health awareness and mental health resources
Timeline
Founder
The Williams Dance Project
08.2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
E-street Dance Academy
08.2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
The Maryland Academy of Dance
08.2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
The Dance Conservatory
08.2020 - 06.2022
Dance Instructor
Spotlight Studio Of Dance
08.2017 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Medical Research And Technology
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Towson University
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