Maiya Amenta
Ankeny
Summary
Dance educator skilled in creating choreography and fostering positive student relations. Proven ability to enhance learning environments and drive engagement through effective classroom management and teamwork, ensuring students achieve their goals and thrive in their artistic pursuits.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
Studio West Dance Center
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Choreographed hip-hop routines for recitals and performances.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
Sales Associate
Scheels
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Retail Worker
Magnolia North Boutique
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively.
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
First Grade Teacher
Chapel Hill Academy
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The College of St. Scholastica
Saint Paul, MN05-2020
Skills
- Creating choreography
- Classroom management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Student and parent relations
Timeline
Sales Associate
Scheels
01.2025 - 04.2025
Dance Instructor
Studio West Dance Center
07.2024 - 06.2025
Retail Worker
Magnolia North Boutique
07.2023 - 12.2024
First Grade Teacher
Chapel Hill Academy
08.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The College of St. Scholastica
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