Paris Kent
New Caney,TX
Summary
Caring Fine Arts Teacher with advanced abilities in subject matter and experience in classroom and one-on-one instruction. Adaptable to changing course material and student needs. Accurate in assessing student progress and maintaining records. Education Policy enthusiast and advocate.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Arts Dance Teacher/ EMotion Dance Company Director
Bellaire High School
Houston, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Teach Dance 1,Dance 2, Dance Production, and Dance Composition classes
- Director of eMotion Dance Company
- Assist and run teach professional development for HISD dance teachers
- Assist in writing covid assignments for HISD dance teachers.
- Encouraged students to take part in extracurricular activities related to dance such as festivals or workshops.
- Carry out a balanced program of instruction and work time to give students optimal learning experiences.
- Assess students' progress and structured lesson plans to facilitate continued learning.
- Planned special events such as recitals or competitions featuring student performances.
- Supervised student rehearsals ensuring safety regulations were followed at all times.
Fine Arts Dance Teacher/ Dance-Drill Team Director
Alief Elsik High School
Houston, Texas
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Teach Dance 1 and Dance 2 classes
- Teach Dance and Drill Team training classes
- Director of the Elsik Revelliers Dance/ Drill Team
- New teacher mentor for entry-level dance teachers
- Assist and run teach professional development for HISD dance teachers
- Assist writing covid assignments for HISD dance teachers.
Dance Company Member
Urban Souls Dance Company
Houston, Texas
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Attend Rehearsals
- Attend company training classes
- Perform at all booked shows
- Assist with the junior company when available.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Our Lady of The Lake University
05-2025
Masters in Educational Administration -
Lamar University
08.2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance -
Sam Houston State University
05.2014
Skills
- Technique Improvement
- Group Instruction
- Performance Planning
- Safety Awareness
- Mentoring
- Student Assessment
- Flexibility Techniques
- Student Engagement
- Event Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Class Management
- Competition Preparation
- Costume Selection and Design
- Competitive Dance
- Strength Development
- Performance Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Student Motivation
- Dance Program Development
- Creating Choreography
- Modern and Contemporary Dance
- Performance Coaching
- Ballet Instruction
- Student Mentoring
- CPR Certification
- Choreography Expertise
- Classical Ballet Training
- Jazz Instruction
- Music Selection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Community Outreach
- Physical Fitness
- Tap Dancing
Affiliations
- Teach Plus Texas Policy Fellow 22-23
- Teach Plus Houston Policy Fellow 23-24
Accomplishments
- Debbie Allen Dance Academy Scholarship Recipient 2008
- Debbie Allen Dance Academy Scholarship Recipient 2010
- Dance Theatre of Harlem Scholarship Recipient 2010
- Sam Houston State University Performance Scholarship 2010 - 2014
- 1st Place Dance Team Elsik Revelliers 2019
- 1st Place CoED Dance Team eMotion Dance Company 2022 Ascension Contest
- 1st Place Dance Team eMotion Dance Company 2022 MA Contest
- 1st Place Dance Team eMotion Dance Company 2023 Trendsetters Contes
- 1st Place Dance Team eMotion Dance Company 2023 MA Contest
- Division 1 ratings Dance Montage and Emerging Choreographers Festival 2019 - 2023
- Performing Arts Houston Recognition Award 2024
Timeline
Fine Arts Dance Teacher/ EMotion Dance Company Director
Bellaire High School
08.2019 - Current
Fine Arts Dance Teacher/ Dance-Drill Team Director
Alief Elsik High School
08.2015 - 01.2019
Dance Company Member
Urban Souls Dance Company
08.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Social Work -
Our Lady of The Lake University
Masters in Educational Administration -
Lamar University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance -
Sam Houston State University
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