Hi, I’m
Nicki Cacciato
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Enthusiastic Dance Instructor offers 10 years of experience in Latin, Ballroom, Swing, Country, and Prop Dance. Accomplished performer and teacher passionate about developing talent in students. Choreographs and plans dance lessons for ballroom, hip hop and flow art classes.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Self-employed
Independent Movement Instructor
05.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Taught over 30 styles of dance to thousands of students worldwide
- Worked with students ranging from 4-80 years old
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
Heart & Sole Dance
Ballroom Instructor
02.2011 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Taught and explained ballroom patterns in over 20 styles by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballroom positions.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
Education
Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
Bachelor of Arts from Dance Education
05.2012
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Learning Skills Development
- One-On-One Teaching
- Class Leadership
- Strengthening Routines
- Competitive History
- Producing Shows
- Clear Communication
- Program Planning
- Routine Development
- Teaching Strategies
- Choreographing Dance Numbers
Certification
- Bronze & Silver Dvida Certification, Dance Visions - 2013
Timeline
Independent Movement Instructor
Self-employed
05.2016 - Current
Ballroom Instructor
Heart & Sole Dance
02.2011 - 05.2016
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts from Dance Education
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