Nicole Jordán
Roanoke,TX
Summary
A dedicated professional with over 20 years teaching experience. Enthusiastic, resourceful and goal-driven educator with a solid commitment to the growth and development of every student. Teaching dance has taught me the value of consistent but flexible planning. My classes will be designed for meeting goals through student engagement and achievement. I am a lifelong learner and believe in unlocking a self motivator in each student.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Dance Teacher
Keller Independent School District
Fort Worth, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Established an Elementary Dance program for Keller ISD.
- Evaluated current trends in the field of dance instruction in order to make recommendations for program improvements.
- Directed our 4th-5th grade Dance Company.
- Organized 3 performances and 1 competition for our Dance Company.
- Conducted auditions for prospective new members of performing groups.
- Assessed, monitored, and recorded student progress through a variety of methods.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Integrated technology into the classroom to support reading and reading comprehension.
- Encouraged creativity and critical thinking among students.
- Developed individualized education plans for special needs students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to curriculum changes.
- Established positive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
Company Director/Dance Educator
Denton Dance Conservatory
Denton, TX
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Developed a dance education curriculum across genres, including a dance conditioning program, and age levels to unite the education provided.
- Produced and Directed multiple stage performances.
- Designed and lead an annual 2-day dance intensive for professional dance educators.
- Created annual Competitive Dance Company budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Met regularly with parents, communicating student goals, calendar of events and parent evolvement.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Analyzed dance company needs while soliciting customer feedback for process improvements.
- Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to community members.
- Maintained fluency in relevant social and digital technologies and platforms.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Taught virtual, in-person, and hybrid classes
- Teach ages 2 years old thru Adult
- Drill Team Prep, Drill Team Leadership Coaching, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop, Tap, special needs and cross training for dancers.
Dance Educator
Dana's Studio Of Dance
Keller, TX
08.2012 - 05.2020
- Established a competitive ballet program.
- Designed and implemented new pre school dance curriculum for the studio.
- Structured lessons to meet the needs of the students and establish clear student evaluations.
- Established an aerial silks program.
- Directed and Choreographed for North Texas Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker.
- Planned routines for recitals, performances, and competitions.
- Taught virtual, in-person, and hybrid classes
- Taught ages 2-18 years old, beginner thru advanced.
- Drill Team Prep, Drill Team Leadership Coaching, Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Lyrical, Jazz, Aerial Silks, Hip Hop, Tap, and Cross Training for Dancers.
Dance Educator
United Performing Arts
Arlington, TX
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Taught Company Ballet
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
- Planned choreography for individual and group performances for competitions and recitals.
- Adapted teaching style for students of different ages and experience, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels.
- Taught ages 9-18
- Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Technique, Tap and Jazz
Dance Educator
Dance Integrity
Highland Village, TX
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Taught Ballet and Pointe to their company and recreational dancers.
- Planned choreography for individuals and group dances for competition and performances for recitals.
- Adapted teaching style for students of different ages and experience, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels.
- Maintained effective working relationships with staff members, students and parents.
- Taught ages 12-18
- Ballet, Pointe
Dance Educator
Turning Pointe Dance Studio Official
Flower Mound, TX
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Planned choreography for individual and group performances for competitions and recitals.
- Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building ballet knowledge.
- Taught ages 9-18
- Ballet, Pointe, Jazz and Contemporary
Assistant Studio Director/Dance Educator
Studio One Dance Center
Keller, TX
08.2007 - 05.2012
- Worked closely with the manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Responsible for quarterly teacher evaluations, implementing and educating the staff on studio curriculum. Encouraging various teaching methods to meet student's needs and creating a positive classroom environment which supported engaged student learning.
- Met with parents to discuss any concerns they had for their child.
- Managed bookkeeping.
- Organized and supervised auditions for our competitive dance company.
- Taught ages 2 years old - Adult.
- Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap, Conditioning, and special needs.
Dance Educator
Footlights Dance Studio
Lewisville, TX
08.2002 - 05.2007
- Created a healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Structured lessons to meet the needs of superior learners.
- Regularly communicated with parents to acknowledge positive work and areas that needed more attention.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Taught ages 3 years old - 14 years old
- Drill Team Prep, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and special needs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2023
Associate of Arts - Dance
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05.2020
Skills
- Proficient in teaching Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Aerial Silks
- Dance Program Development
- Strength Development
- Lesson Preparation
- Technique Improvement
- Competition Preparation
- Student Engagement
- Performance Assessments
- Flexibility Techniques
- Online and Hybrid Instruction
- Performance Coordination
Certification
- Certified Dance 6-12
- Teaching Certification (In process, est July 2024
- 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher, 2023
- NeuroDynamics for Performing Artists, 2022
- Sugarfoot Therapy, 2020 (*is recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as an Approved Continuing Education Provider.)
- Progressing Ballet Technique, 2016 & 2020
- Paula Morgan Technique, 2014
Timeline
Elementary Dance Teacher
Keller Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
Company Director/Dance Educator
Denton Dance Conservatory
01.2019 - 06.2023
Dance Educator
United Performing Arts
01.2013 - 06.2013
Dance Educator
Dana's Studio Of Dance
08.2012 - 05.2020
Dance Educator
Dance Integrity
08.2012 - 06.2013
Dance Educator
Turning Pointe Dance Studio Official
08.2012 - 05.2013
Assistant Studio Director/Dance Educator
Studio One Dance Center
08.2007 - 05.2012
Dance Educator
Footlights Dance Studio
08.2002 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Texas Woman's University
Associate of Arts - Dance
Tarrant County College
- Dance 6-12 (In process, est July 2024)
- Teaching Certification (In process, est July 2024
- 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher, 2023
- NeuroDynamics for Performing Artists, 2022
- Sugarfoot Therapy, 2020 (*is recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as an Approved Continuing Education Provider.)
- Progressing Ballet Technique, 2016 & 2020
- Paula Morgan Technique, 2014
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