McKenna Shaw
Birmingham,United States
Summary
Passionate Instructor with experience in helping adult learners and minor students develop advanced abilities. Imparts deep love of subject area through well-planned lessons and hands-on activities. Consistently earns top marks from students for fun, engaging and in-depth classes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Choreographer
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Theatre
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced performance quality by developing innovative choreography for various dance productions.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually stunning performances that captivated audiences.
- Mentored aspiring dancers, providing guidance on technique and artistic expression to improve their skills.
- Designed customized rehearsal schedules to optimize dancer productivity and ensure timely show preparations.
Teaching Artist
Red Mountain Theatre
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Improved classroom management through consistent enforcement of rules and fostering positive learning environments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, promoting cross-curricular learning.
- Established rapport with students by maintaining open lines of communication and demonstrating genuine interest in their progress.
Dance Instructor
Y Academy Of Dance
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating diverse dance styles and techniques in lessons.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to cater to individual student needs, resulting in improved dance skills.
- Fostered supportive learning environments by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Maintained open communication channels with parents, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
Education
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04.2024
High School Diploma -
Pittsburg High School
Pittsburg, KS05.2020
Skills
- Class Instruction
- Teaching Experience
- Stretching exercises
- Client Relations
- Dance Instruction
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Choreographer
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Theatre
08.2023 - Current
Teaching Artist
Red Mountain Theatre
05.2023 - Current
Dance Instructor
Y Academy Of Dance
04.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
University of Alabama At Birmingham
High School Diploma -
Pittsburg High School
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