Melinda Armstrong-Verdejo
Blackwood,NJ
Summary
Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supervisor
Love2Learn Academy
Sicklerville, New Jersey
10.2016 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily classroom activities and ensured educational standards were met.
- Maintained communication with parents regarding student progress and academy policies.
- Reviewed lesson plans and provided feedback to enhance instructional quality.
- Monitored student behavior and addressed issues in a timely manner for resolution.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize resource allocation and support operations.
Artistic Director
Love2Dance Academy
Sicklerville, NJ
09.2018 - 08.2025
- Developed engaging dance programs for diverse age groups and skill levels.
- Collaborated with instructors to enhance curriculum and teaching methodologies.
- Organized performances, ensuring creative expression and artistic integrity.
- Managed budget allocations for productions and events, maximizing resources effectively.
- Mentored emerging choreographers, fostering talent within the academy community.
- Cultivated partnerships with local organizations to expand outreach initiatives.
- Addressed client concerns and worked together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Monitored progress of each stage of production process to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Coordinated with costume designers, set designers and lighting technicians to create aesthetically pleasing effects in productions.
- Conducted research on potential artists and performances.
- Oversaw all creative aspects of the production process.
- Reviewed scripts and music scores for accuracy and relevance to production objectives.
- Facilitated workshops and masterclasses to inspire students' artistic growth.
Artistic Director
Imani’s Dream inc
San Francisco, CA
10.2002 - 02.2012
- Developed engaging dance programs for diverse age groups and skill levels.
- Collaborated with instructors to enhance curriculum and teaching methodologies.
- Organized performances, ensuring creative expression and artistic integrity.
- Managed budget allocations for productions and events, maximizing resources effectively.
- Mentored emerging choreographers, fostering talent within the academy community.
- Cultivated partnerships with local organizations to expand outreach initiatives.
- Supervised daily operations to maintain a supportive learning environment.
- Facilitated workshops and masterclasses to inspire students' artistic growth.
- Met with commission clients to gain agreement on artistic project goals, parameters and financial considerations.
- Addressed client concerns and worked together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Dance Instructor
Destiny Arts Center
Oakland, CA
09.2002 - 06.2011
- Designed engaging dance lessons for diverse age groups and skill levels.
- Fostered a supportive environment encouraging student creativity and expression.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create cohesive performance routines.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to enhance student learning experiences.
- Created a safe environment where students can learn without fear of criticism or judgment.
- Provided individual feedback on student performance to help them improve their skills.
- Assisted in designing costumes for performances according to the theme or story line chosen.
- Maintained attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules for classes.
Dance Instructor
East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
Richmond, CA
09.1993 - 06.2003
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create cohesive performance routines.
- Created a safe environment where students can learn without fear of criticism or judgment.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arise during class time.
- Designed engaging dance lessons for diverse age groups and skill levels.
- Fostered a supportive environment encouraging student creativity and expression.
Education
Associate of Arts - Dance
Laney College
Oakland, CA 09.2000 - 05.2002
El Cerrito High School
El Cerrito, CASkills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Performance assessment
- Budget management
Accomplishments
- Sheer elite , judges choice award 2023 20244
- Journey, beginning mirrorball, regional champions 2024 2025
- Journey, intermediate national mirrorball champion 2025
Timeline
Artistic Director
Love2Dance Academy
09.2018 - 08.2025
Supervisor
Love2Learn Academy
10.2016 - 11.2025
Artistic Director
Imani’s Dream inc
10.2002 - 02.2012
Dance Instructor
Destiny Arts Center
09.2002 - 06.2011
Associate of Arts - Dance
Laney College
09.2000 - 05.2002
Dance Instructor
East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
09.1993 - 06.2003
El Cerrito High School