Lucy Thomas
Seattle,WA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher's Assistant and Substitute Teacher
Creation Dance Studio
Mercer Island, Washington
09.2025 - Current
- Assist lead instructors in teaching a variety of classes, supporting students ages 3-15 with beginning to intermediate technique, choreography, and corrections.
- Serve as a substitute dance teacher for classes ranging from ages 3-15.
- Help maintain a clean and organized studio environment by completing daily cleaning tasks and preparing classrooms for instruction.
- Collaborate with instructors to run warm-ups, set up music, manage transitions, and support rehearsals.
Dance Teacher
House of Dance
Seattle, Washington
04.2025 - Current
- Teach K–5 students in after-school programs across multiple elementary schools.
- Create and deliver engaging lesson plans that introduce dance foundations through fun, developmentally appropriate activities.
- Support students individually and in small groups to ensure inclusive participation and skill growth.
- Manage classroom behavior positively, and adapt activities for diverse learning needs.
- Communicate effectively with school staff, students, and families to create a welcoming, safe dance environment.
Dance Teacher
Dance Creations Wenatchee
Wenatchee , WA
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Taught dance to students ages 4–18 using individualized instruction and engaging, hands-on choreography-based lessons.
- Provided individual attention when needed to help students with specific skill development issues.
- Instructed students in proper technique, terminology and performance of various styles of dance such as jazz, lyrical and modern.
Preschool Classroom Volunteer
Sand Point Child Development Center
Seattle, Washington
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted teachers in the youngest classroom with daily routines, including playtime, lunch, and nap transitions.
- Supported children in learning through play by engaging in games, activities, and social interaction.
- Read stories to small groups and helped create a warm, nurturing environment.
- Helped with basic classroom tasks to keep the room organized, safe, and running smoothly.
- Built positive relationships with children while practicing patience, communication, and early childhood education skills.
Hostess
Blewett Brewing Company
Leavenworth, WA
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
- Verified reservations and wait times with customers.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer needs promptly.
Wedding Event Coordinator
Gather Leavenworth
Leavenworth, WA
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Coordinated with venue staff to arrange seating and decorations.
- Assisted in wedding planning, setting up, and cleaning up
Education
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School
Leavenworth, WA06-2024
Associate of Arts -
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee06-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Washington
Seattle, WASkills
- Class leadership
- Mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Service orientation
- Customer service
- Cleanliness and organization
- Lesson planning
- Problem solving
- Dance background
Timeline
Dance Teacher's Assistant and Substitute Teacher
Creation Dance Studio
09.2025 - Current
Dance Teacher
House of Dance
04.2025 - Current
Preschool Classroom Volunteer
Sand Point Child Development Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
Dance Teacher
Dance Creations Wenatchee
09.2022 - 07.2025
Hostess
Blewett Brewing Company
09.2022 - 01.2025
Wedding Event Coordinator
Gather Leavenworth
06.2021 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School
Associate of Arts -
Wenatchee Valley College
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Washington