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Samantha Ryan

Fremont

Summary

Passionate Dance Instructor with background in teaching various dance styles including ballet, hip-hop, jazz and contemporary. Skilled at choreographing routines, providing constructive feedback and nurturing talent. Strengths lie in ability to create inclusive environment that fosters creativity and discipline. Previous work has contributed to improved student performance and increased enrollment through engaging class sessions. Accomplished performer and people person successful at developing talent. Versed in adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Overnight Stocker

Walmart
Oshkosh
05.2024 - Current

Dance Instructor

NEW Fusion Dance and Performing Arts
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Taught with kids ages 3-18 years old
  • Positive and upbeat attitude for kids of different backgrounds.
  • Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.
  • Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
  • Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
  • Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.

Social Media Assistant

UNLV
07.2021 - 05.2024
  • Office work and marketing work in Microsoft 360 applications, plus other editing software.
  • Managed Facebook, Instagram and Twitter content to keep brand messages consistent.
  • Created engaging content to keep social media channels updated and on brand.
  • Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
  • Strategized and developed video content for client's website and social media publications.
  • Strategically planned, implemented and monitored client's social media content and campaigns using complex editorial calendar.

Hostess

Hahn-A-Lula Restaurant and Resort
03.2014 - 10.2018
  • Costumer service skills.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
  • Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance

UNLV
Las Vegas, NV
12-2025

High School Diploma -

Wisconsin Connections Academy
Appleton, WI
05.2019

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Experience with Children
  • Classroom Management
  • Event Planning
  • Customer service (5 years)
  • Communication skills (5 years)
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Hospitality Management
  • Performance planning
  • Choreography
  • Dance instruction
  • Dance theory knowledge
  • Classroom leadership
  • One-on-one teaching
  • Teaching strategies

Additional Information

  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Accomplishments

  • Award winning choreography at multiple dance competitions
  • Selected to showcase choreography at ART WALK festival in Las Vegas

Timeline

Overnight Stocker

Walmart
05.2024 - Current

Social Media Assistant

UNLV
07.2021 - 05.2024

Dance Instructor

NEW Fusion Dance and Performing Arts
07.2018 - 06.2019

Hostess

Hahn-A-Lula Restaurant and Resort
03.2014 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance

UNLV

High School Diploma -

Wisconsin Connections Academy

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