Hi, I’m
Nina Stocker
Group Fitness Instructor
New York,NY
Summary
Group fitness instructor with a dance background and passion for fitness, health and wellness. By creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued, I am ready to join my clients on a journey to better health, confidence, strength and self love.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Self-employeed
Hip Hop Dance Teacher
03.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities and levels.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
- Covered safety and health guidelines to avoid injury.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
Department Of Education
Special Education Teacher
10.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Incorporated movement into learning process in order to maximize student learning.
Self Employed
Professional Dancer
01.2003 - Current
Job overview
- Danced in countless projects, shows, videos throughout the years in Switzerland and in New York.
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Collaborated with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps.
- Choreographed group performances and video projects.
- Maintained professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
Rella's Spielhaus
Educational Director
08.2019 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Built curriculum that reflects state standards, multilingual language development and cross cultural competences.
- Assisted in interior design of school and ensured age appropriate use of space.
- Installed and established German and Swiss culture into school mission and culture.
- Maintained and built relationships between school, parents and German and Swiss community.
- Prepared documentation for daily business and procedures.
Pusteblume International School
Head Teacher
03.2016 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented movement and dance into after school program.
- Planned, prepared and executed circle time activities that stimulated children’s artistic, social, emotional, physical, cognitive and German language development
- Encouraged positive and creative environment for free play
- Assessed children’s progress and created reports and portfolios
- Organized group activities: games, painting, storytelling, singing songs, dancing and playing
Dance Studio Olten
Hip Hop Dance Teacher
08.2009 - 07.2012
Job overview
- Choreographed students dance competition routine.
- Taught students different hip hop and dance hall styles.
- Created unique bond between my students and myself, offered safe space and team spirit amongst everyone involved in the team.
Education
Touro CollegeNew York, NY
Master of Science from General And Special Education
05.2022
Broadway Dance CenterNew York
from ISVP (International Student Visa Program)
10.2014
University of BernBern, Switzerland
MBA from Marketing
University of BernBern, Switzerland
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Professional Dancer
- First Aid
- Music Selection
- Client Needs Assessment
- Stretching and Recovery
- Class Instruction
- Strength Training Technique
- Technique Optimization
- Health and Wellness Education
- Anatomy Expertise
Certification
- CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education
10.2020 - Current
Educational Director
Rella's Spielhaus
08.2019 - 07.2020
Hip Hop Dance Teacher
Self-employeed
03.2018 - Current
Head Teacher
Pusteblume International School
03.2016 - 08.2019
Hip Hop Dance Teacher
Dance Studio Olten
08.2009 - 07.2012
Professional Dancer
Self Employed
01.2003 - Current
Touro College
Master of Science from General And Special Education
Broadway Dance Center
from ISVP (International Student Visa Program)
University of Bern
MBA from Marketing
University of Bern
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
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