Pat Graney

Courses:

Advanced Modern Technique

Repertory

Senior Seminar

Composition

Graduate and Undergraduate students

Set original works of choreography

• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
• Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.

Contracted as an independent professional creating an original work on Cornish college students. Responsible for assignments, performance and grading. Upheld exemplary faculty/student interaction for maximum results in continued progress for all in the department.

• Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
• Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
• Appraised student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.
• Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
• Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
• Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep Repertory courses interesting and engaging.
• Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.

Full-time Faculty Position at The University of Florida Dance Department

Courses Taught:

• Modern Dance Technique - Advanced
• Advanced Dance Composition
• Student Company Repertory - Advanced
• Senior Student Advising
• Lectures on KTF/The Prison Project - Entire Department

'Prison, Arts & Social Justice'

Spring Quarter 2011

Spring Quarter 2012

Student Repertory/Special Course

Fall Quarter 2011

• Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
• Applied multitude of valid methods to employ and assess students' understanding of content.
• Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep course interesting and engaging.
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Developed and implemented curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
• Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.

• Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
• Consulted with faculty to discuss ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
• Set original work of Choreography on advanced dance students
• Conducted college-wide lectures on KTF/The Prison Project
• Conducted student lectures/instruction on development educational structures and materials for working with incarcerated populations

• WCreated course materials and conducted lectures on working with Incarcerated populations
• Offered on-site instruction for students and residents at Shakopee Women's Prison, Shakopee, MN
• Organized on-site performances at Prison for program participants and audience members.
• Supported teaching objectives of department by teaching through allocated lectures, tutorials and other forms of undergraduate and postgraduate instruction.
• Contributed to research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise, practice, experience, and qualifications.

• Choreographed solo, duo, and group performances for CalArts student dance company.
• Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
• Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
• Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
• Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
• Conducted Senior Seminar for graduating seniors