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Lily Horowitz

Burlington

Summary

Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record, specializing in child-led learning that encourages play, imagination, curiosity, and self discovery. Expert in fostering creativity and self-expression through engaging activities, while demonstrating effective communication and empathy. Committed to nurturing children's social and emotional growth in a supportive environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Lund Early Childhood Program
Burlington
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Facilitated daily activities both indoors and outdoors to promote social and emotional development.
  • Worked with infants, toddlers, and young children up to age 6.
  • Helped to facilitate, lead, and participate in child-led, play-based activities and learning
  • Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.

Lead Dance Teacher

The Vanaver Caravan
Stone Ridge
  • Developed and taught engaging creative movement lessons for children ages 4-10.
  • Worked as the head teacher for the past 2 summers, and as an assistant for 3 summers.
  • Introduced children to movement improvisation, choreography, and dance as a form of expression, using developmentally appropriate methods such as imaginative games and songs.
  • Played a large role in organizing and directing the Vanaver Caravan's kids summer dance program, ensuring that everything went smoothly.

Study Abroad Program

Study Abroad in Scandinavia
Copenhagen, Denmark
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Study abroad program where I spent 2 weeks in Copenhagen, Denmark and 1 week in Helsinki, Finland taking a class about Nordic Early Childhood Education and Parenting.
  • Learned about specific approaches, ideas, and philosophies such as risky play, nature based curriculums, children's rights etc. that Nordic countries use, enabling them to rank the highest in early childhood education quality in the world. (Finland is ranked number 1)
  • Visited childcare centers in Denmark and Finland to observe, learn from, and play with the teachers and children.

World Dance Instructor Internship

The Vanaver Caravan
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Taught multiple world dance residencies at 7 different elementary schools in the Hudson Valley.
  • Observed, assisted, and taught about dance and culture around the world to 3rd grade students.
  • Instructed students in various dance styles, fostering creativity and expression.
  • I graduated a semester early from highschool and spent the second half of the school year doing this internship, and have returned to help out with the end of these annual residencies the past 2 summers.

Lead Dance Teacher

Dutchess Arts Camp
New Paltz
  • Worked as the dance teacher at Dutchess Arts Camp for children ages 5-10
  • Developed engaging dance lesson plans for diverse student groups.
  • Choreographed dance pieces for different age groups for a culminating performance

Civic Learning

YMCA
Burlington
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Observed, interacted, and played with teachers and children at the YMCA.
  • Used my observations to complete assignments and write about my findings for an early care and development class at UVM.

Babysitter

Many Different Families
  • Responsibly watched and played with children, stepping into the role of safe adult while parents were gone.
  • Communicated effectively with parents about daily routines and any concerns.
  • Interacted with children based on their individual needs and desires.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Paltz High School
New Paltz, NY
01-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Dance Major, Early Childhood Education Minor

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Child-led learning
  • Play-based learning
  • Creative movement instruction
  • Creative and self expression
  • Lesson planning
  • Cultural awareness
  • Effective communication
  • Individualized support
  • Empathy and patience
  • Classroom management
  • Social and emotional skill building

Affiliations

  • Spending time in nature among the trees
  • Contemporary/modern dance and choreography
  • Yoga and mindfullness
  • Arts and crafts

Timeline

Study Abroad Program

Study Abroad in Scandinavia
06.2025 - 07.2025

Early Childhood Educator

Lund Early Childhood Program
09.2024 - 12.2024

Civic Learning

YMCA
09.2023 - 11.2023

World Dance Instructor Internship

The Vanaver Caravan
03.2023 - 06.2023

Lead Dance Teacher

The Vanaver Caravan

Lead Dance Teacher

Dutchess Arts Camp

Babysitter

Many Different Families

High School Diploma -

New Paltz High School

Bachelor of Arts - Dance Major, Early Childhood Education Minor

University of Vermont

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