MICHELLE PLAYER
Durango,CO
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a strong passion for making a positive impact. Known for ability to think outside the box and find innovative solutions to complex problems. Natural leader with the ability to inspire and motivate others, creating a magnetic effect that drives team success. Consistently surpasses company goals and expectations. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Cornerstone
01.2020 - Current
- Built and implemented a Life Enrichment Program that attends to the physical, cognitive, social, creative, and spiritual needs of residents.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet the needs of 56 residents.
- Collaborated closely with community to bring in resources and activities.
- Event planning and coordination.
- Liaison between residents, families, & community.
- Hands on care and assistance for elderly residents.
- Copywriting and content creation for community outreach, curriculum, and marketing.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Assisted in hiring and training of team members.
Director of Contemporary Arts
Ballet West
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Produced award winning, creative works for numerous productions & performances.
- Created pedagogy & managed classrooms of various ages & abilities.
- Taught improvisation and choreography at Summer Intensive Programs for international students.
- Liaison between faculty, students, families, & community, requiring clear and effective communication.
- Supported faculty as a Mentor & Director.
- Planned & facilitated community events, showcases, & competitions.
- Oversaw and managed intern teachers and staff.
- Wrote original choreography and curriculum.
Instructor / Choreographer
Park City Dance Academy
01.1997 - 01.2016
- Produced award winning, creative works for numerous productions & performances.
- Created pedagogy & managed classrooms of various ages & abilities.
- Planned & facilitated community events, showcases, & competitions.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented various creative strategies to keep students engaged.
Director & Teacher of Performing Arts
Kearns High School
01.1997 - 01.2013
- Established & co-directed the largest public school dance department in the state of Utah.
- Managed & instructed students within a large, diverse, & lower economic population.
- Wrote curriculum for Dance, Literature Arts, & Life Skills for students' success.
- Implemented creative tools to keep students engaged.
- Developed individualized curriculum to assist with students' success.
- Organized outreach programs to educate & inspire the community about Performance Art.
- Project managed fundraising events and community programming.
- Mentored student teachers.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Education
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WABachelor of Science - Sociology, Dance, English & Women's Studies
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Innovation and Creativity
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Writing & Public Speaking
- Detail Oriented
- Fundraising & Community Outreach
- Project & Team Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Multiple workplace tech programs
Accomplishments
- Published Author – Glass Moon: A Reflection of Every Woman’s Courageous Battle with Aging
- Published Author - CanvasRebel Magazine, Michelle Player, Artist / Storyteller
- Created and Directed “The Social Media Project”: the effects on teens, using dance as the platform
- Numerous “Choreography” & “Entertainment” Awards for creative works in dance
- Winner of “Biltmore Who’s Who Among Executive & Professional Women”
- Three-time finalist for “Outstanding Teacher of the Year”
- Choreographer, Image Reborn Breast Cancer Foundation Gala, Park City UT
- Choreographer, Light as Air, Utah Clean Air Concert
- Director, “How the West was One” Benefit Concert, UT
- Director, “Hope for Darfur” Benefit Concert & student trip to Washington DC
Certification
- Teaching Certification, Utah
- Criminology Certification
- Grant Writing Certification
Affiliations Memberships
- Alzheimer's Association, Community Organizer
- Great Old Broads for Wilderness
- Sierra Club / Environmental Organization
- Utah Dance Education Organization
- Literature Approval Committee, Jordan School District
- Creative Writing Reflections Judge, Jordan School District
- Faculty 'Morale' Committee, Kearns High School
- Faculty 'Diversity' Committee, Kearns High School
Volunteer Experience
- Assistant Activities Director & Greenhouse Attendant, Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living, Durango, CO
- CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate- for children) Volunteer, Salt Lake County, UT
- Grass Roots Volunteer, Nathan Evershed Campaign for District Attorney, Salt Lake City, UT
- Intern Counselor, Kearns High School Career Center, UT
- Student Assistant, Rape Crisis Center, UT
- Intern Counselor, Salt Lake Juvenile Detention Center
Timeline
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Cornerstone
01.2020 - Current
Director of Contemporary Arts
Ballet West
01.2016 - 01.2020
Instructor / Choreographer
Park City Dance Academy
01.1997 - 01.2016
Director & Teacher of Performing Arts
Kearns High School
01.1997 - 01.2013
Master of Arts in Teaching - Education
University of Puget Sound
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Dance, English & Women's Studies
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
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