Madison Loewen
Little Elm,TX
Summary
Dedicated and responsive individual with proven skills in classroom management, subject expertise, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost overall success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of dance/performing arts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Assistant Director
Wilson and Young MS
Odessa, TX
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Created a safe environment where students can learn without fear of criticism or judgment.
- Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
- Developed and implemented dance classes for students of all ages, levels and abilities.
- Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, contemporary, and more.
- Planned special events such as recitals or competitions to showcase student work.
- Provided individual feedback on student performance to help them improve their skills.
- Monitored student progress over time to ensure they are meeting their goals.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arise during class time.
Studio Dance Instructor
Several studios around Tx.
08.2014 - 05.2023
- Studios: En Croix Dance Academy, Standout Dance Center, Wimberly Dance Elite, The Colony Dance Inc. and more.
- Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, contemporary, and more.
- Monitored student progress over time to ensure they are meeting their goals.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop lessons plans that meet the needs of each student's level of ability.
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
- Adapted teaching style for students of different ages and experience, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels.
Internship Student
SMCISD
San Marcos, TX
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed marketing materials for upcoming performances, including posters, flyers, social media posts.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss upcoming events and projects.
- Assisted with rehearsals, providing feedback to dancers on technique and performance.
- Provided personal instruction in a variety of dance styles to individual students.
- Provided administrative support to the Dance Director, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.
- Created detailed reports on attendance and progress of each student.
- Trained, exercised and attended classes to maintain highest level of proficiency, ability and fitness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Dance
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TXSkills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Flexible and adaptive
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Lesson Planning
- Program Development
- Special Needs Students
- Instructional Methods
- Student evaluations
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Records Management
- Test Grading
- Subject matter expertise
- Performance Assessments
- Creative lesson planning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Fundraising
- Family involvement
- Classroom Management
- Testing and grading
- Public Speaking
- Choreography creation
- Audition preparation
- Physical Conditioning
- Relationships and rapport
- Competition Preparation
Affiliations
- The Colony High School Topcats Drill team - 3 years. Served as Captain senior year.
- Tyler Junior College Apache Bell - 2 years.
- SFA Dance Teams - 1 year.
- Texas State University Strutters - 1 year.
Accomplishments
- Received several team, ensemble, and solo awards at various competitions such as: Showtime International, Crowd Pleasers Dance, Earthshakers, Elevation on Tour, Showmakers of America, and more.
- Happy Boot and Upper Level Scholarships from universities attended.
Certification
- TEA Dance 6-12 Certification.
Timeline
Teacher/Assistant Director
Wilson and Young MS
08.2021 - 05.2023
Internship Student
SMCISD
08.2020 - 12.2020
Studio Dance Instructor
Several studios around Tx.
08.2014 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Education
Texas State University
Some College (No Degree) - Dance
Stephen F. Austin State University
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Tyler Junior College