Maria Karpova
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in dancing, classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Ballroom Dance Sport
Self Employed Corporation
03.2014 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Dance Teacher
"Sunny Land" Daycare
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
Administrative Manager
Ballroom Dance Sport Club "Crystal/ Imperia"
09.2009 - 08.2012
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Organized the International Dance Sport Competition " Crystal Cup"
Additional Education Teacher ( Dance )
Middle School №630
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Bachelor of Linguistics - Germanic Languages
Moscow State Pedagogical University
1/1 M. Pirogovskaya Str.,Moscow, Russia06.2011
Diploma of USA Dance Certified Adjudicator - Technical Examination, A+, B+, C+, D+ Licence
WDSF (World DanceSport Federation)
New York, USA2017
Professional Retraining Diploma - Personal Trainer of 'Master' Category
Scientific Fitness LLC
Regionally Accredited Institution, Moscow, Russia10.2022
Certification in Process - Dance For Parkinson Decease
Mark Morris Dance Group
Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Team Management
- Supervision and Leadership
- Verbal Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Relations
- Attention to Detail
- Organization and Time Management
- Project Planning
Websites
Languages
English
Professional Working
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professional Ballroom Dance Sport
Self Employed Corporation
03.2014 - Current
Dance Teacher
"Sunny Land" Daycare
09.2012 - 05.2014
Administrative Manager
Ballroom Dance Sport Club "Crystal/ Imperia"
09.2009 - 08.2012
Additional Education Teacher ( Dance )
Middle School №630
09.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Linguistics - Germanic Languages
Moscow State Pedagogical University
Diploma of USA Dance Certified Adjudicator - Technical Examination, A+, B+, C+, D+ Licence
WDSF (World DanceSport Federation)
Professional Retraining Diploma - Personal Trainer of 'Master' Category
Scientific Fitness LLC
Certification in Process - Dance For Parkinson Decease
Mark Morris Dance Group