Megan James
Sonoma,CA
Summary
Positive and optimistic enthusiast of dance and children's mental health and development. Passionate about how dance and the arts can provide therapy to children and adults. Hardworking and motivated to achieve above and beyond the goals that are set. Patient and attentive when working with children.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support Teacher
The Presentation School
Sonoma, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Private Tutor
Spark Whole Student Learning
Sonoma, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Completed training in Barton in order to successfully aid dyslexic students in their reading and writing abilities.
Dance and Fitness Instructor
Lauren D Studios
Sonoma, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Teach weekly dance/fitness classes for community members.
- Work the front desk, including assist with scheduling and sign members in for class.
- Create flyers and posters to promote upcoming classes being held at the studio.
Assistant Director and Choreographer
Sonoma Children's Creative And Performing Arts
Sonoma, CA
06.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with other artists and mentors in directing children's theater productions.
- Choreograph original dance content for children to perform in bi-yearly productions.
- Teach dance classes for ages 3-17 including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and Broadway style dance.
- Stage-manage productions including running the light board, sound board, and moving sets.
- Work behind the scenes on website design, online sign-ups, email blasts, and creating posters and flyers for social media.
Member Guest Services
Sonoma Golf Club
Sonoma, CA
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Worked behind the front desk of the pro-shop, including retail sales, answering telephone calls, and maintaining the booking system.
- Provided outside services, including maintaining the golf course, remaining readily available to assist members, providing guidance and answering questions for members.
Guest Services
Sonoma Fit
Sonoma, CA
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Worked behind the front desk, including greeting members, selling retail, assisting with membership purchases.
- Maintained the gym by cleaning equipment and being available to guests and members when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA12.2022
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05.2021
Skills
- Communication and interpersonal connection
- High work ethic and level of commitment
- Calm and professional under pressure
- Efficient and detail-oriented
- Passion for health and fitness
Timeline
Learning Support Teacher
The Presentation School
11.2023 - Current
Private Tutor
Spark Whole Student Learning
01.2023 - Current
Dance and Fitness Instructor
Lauren D Studios
07.2022 - Current
Member Guest Services
Sonoma Golf Club
06.2020 - 06.2022
Guest Services
Sonoma Fit
05.2019 - 11.2019
Assistant Director and Choreographer
Sonoma Children's Creative And Performing Arts
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Sonoma State University
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Santa Rosa Junior College