Maria Maldonado
Edinburg,TX
Summary
I am aiming to earn a position that will allow me to teach at a high school or middle school. I can utilize my training and knowledge of different dance styles and techniques to teach students from beginner to advanced levels, while providing a fun and creative learning environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor/Choreographer
1st Position Dance Studio
08.2023 - Current
- Instruct students 2 years old and up in ballet, jazz, hip-hop techniques and choreography
- Help during recitals and rehearsals and take payments from parents, aid during any events that studio may have.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies during warm-ups and cool-downs, ensuring safe practice for all participants.
Secretary of Communication and Recruitment
University of Rio Grande Valley - Student Government Association
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Secretary and social media manager for the student body representation of the university
- Handled all social media platforms while creating content for the organization
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Help informational tabling and helped decorate all SGA events.
Server
Applebee's
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Student Success First Year Experience- Trailblazer
University of Rio Grande Valley- Office of Student Success
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Mentor for first year students; attended events with students to promote campus activities
- Held informational tabling's and orientations
- Maintained communication with large caseloads and workload.
Health Care Provider
Aquario Primary Care
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Worked to successfully help patients with necessities
- Offered safety guidance to increase mobility for clients and aided with daily chores and activities to support health and dignity of patient.
- Provided timely and accurate documentation of patient care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts of Dance - Teacher Certification (6-12 Grade)
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2024
Skills
- Choreography expertise
- Teaching technique in Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip-hop, Modern and Ballet
- Strengthening & Conditioning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Word and Excel
- Canva design software
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Experience Dance
2015-2019
- Four years in high school,
- Co-Captain Senior Year,
- Choreographed Audition Piece,
- MA Dance Competition Senior Year,
- Honorable Mention for RDF (Redefined Dance Camp),
- All American Nominee RDF camp,
- Santa and Friends. 72 hours of performing/community service for city of Brownsville.
Fall 2021
- Senior Piece Performance- UTRGV
Fall 2022
- Senior Piece Performance- UTRGV
Fall 2023
- Senior Project Choreography-UTRGV
Timeline
Dance Instructor/Choreographer
1st Position Dance Studio
08.2023 - Current
Secretary of Communication and Recruitment
University of Rio Grande Valley - Student Government Association
06.2023 - 12.2023
Server
Applebee's
04.2023 - 12.2023
Student Success First Year Experience- Trailblazer
University of Rio Grande Valley- Office of Student Success
01.2022 - 06.2023
Health Care Provider
Aquario Primary Care
06.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts of Dance - Teacher Certification (6-12 Grade)
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
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