Michelle Deemer
Palmer,AK
Summary
Motivated Cheer and Dance Coach with background in choreographing and coaching cheerleading and dance routines. Possess strong leadership skills, ability to inspire athletes, and maintain high levels of sportsmanship. Noted for effective communication and team management abilities, as well as fostering positive learning environments. Significant contribution towards building programs that perform cohesively, demonstrate spirit, and promote school pride.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Foster Parent
State of Alaska
Wasilla, AK
10.1997 - 07.2023
- Actively participated in continuing education courses relevant to therapeutic foster parenting practices.
- Taught basic life skills such as time management, money management, cooking skills and laundry skills.
- Attended court hearings related to the child's case plan as requested or required by the court system.
- Maintained detailed records of all interactions with clients including progress notes and incident reports.
- Provided a safe and nurturing home environment for children in foster care.
- Developed positive relationships with birth families and other involved parties, such as caseworkers and therapists.
- Encouraged positive social interactions and modeled respectful behavior to teach empathy and cooperation.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support during challenging times or behavioral episodes.
Owner/Instructor
Mat Valley Dance and Cheer
Palmer, AK
05.2007 - 09.2019
- Organized and managed studio rehearsals and auditions.
- Created lesson plans to accommodate the needs of all skill levels.
- Scheduled private lessons with individual students as needed or requested by parents or guardians.
- Assisted with marketing efforts such as developing promotional materials or creating social media content.
- Dance and Cheer studio built from the ground up. At the time of sale, I had over 300 students, including competitive dance and all-star cheer teams. Produced national team and individual champions, as well as state champions.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for out-of-town competitions or conventions.
- Collaborated closely with teachers regarding student placement within teams or classes.
- Supervised warm-up exercises before each practice session.
- Instructed classes in a variety of styles, including jazz, hip hop, ballet, tap, contemporary and lyrical.
- Attended competitions as coach and choreographer for assigned teams.
- Researched trends in dance instruction methods to stay current with industry standards.
- Ordered necessary equipment such as costumes, props or sound systems when needed.
- Maintained professional relationships with clients, staff members, volunteers and sponsors.
Head Dance Team Coach
Palmer High School
Palmer, AK
07.1998 - 04.2008
- Excelled at competitions, winning state championships in team and individual competitions.
- Performed at every home game halftime, and many away events. Promoted school spirit at assemblies and games.
- Mentored team members by providing guidance on technique development and skill improvement.
- Promoted community involvement through various fundraising initiatives and special events hosted by the Dance Team.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student's progress and upcoming events.
- Reviewed videos from previous events or rehearsals to analyze strengths and weaknesses of team's performance.
- Encouraged positive teamwork amongst the group by leading warm up exercises before practices or performances.
- Monitored overall performance levels of the team at regular intervals throughout the season.
- Coordinated competitions, travel arrangements, and other related activities.
- Supervised the safety of all dancers during practice and performances.
- Organized and managed practices for the Dance Team, ensuring all members were present.
- Created choreography for performances, collaborating with team members to ensure a successful outcome.
- Scheduled meetings with faculty advisors and administrators to discuss goals and objectives of program.
- Provided feedback to help dancers improve their skillset.
- Ensured that all routines adhered to school policies and regulations.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
Cheer Coach
Pop Warner
Palmer, AK
07.1995 - 10.1998
- Encouraged team spirit among participants while maintaining discipline at all times.
- Organized weekly practice sessions, competitions, and other events related to cheerleading.
- Tracked progress of each squad member and provided feedback when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and upcoming activities and events.
- Demonstrated appropriate cheerleading techniques and safety measures to students.
- Provided individual coaching to enhance individual skills such as jumps, tumbling, stunts, cheers, chants.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for away games and competitions as needed.
- Supervised team members during practices, performances, and competitions.
- Attended trainings on rules, regulations and safety protocols, implementing principles and requirements throughout training and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK07-2024
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Instructional strategies
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Safety planning
- Experience with at-risk youth
- Professional demeanor
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Owner/Instructor
Mat Valley Dance and Cheer
05.2007 - 09.2019
Head Dance Team Coach
Palmer High School
07.1998 - 04.2008
Therapeutic Foster Parent
State of Alaska
10.1997 - 07.2023
Cheer Coach
Pop Warner
07.1995 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Alaska Anchorage
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
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