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Sandra Takako Phillips-Carnes

Denver,CO

Summary

Dependable, organized, self-motivated, patient, and kind individual with a love for movement and working with children. Has over 30 years of experience studying a variety of dance styles including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, samba, Odissi, and belly dance. Has experience teaching dance to all ages for over 20 years. Worked with children extensively K-12 and special needs. Passionate and knowledgeable about movement and physical activity. Has experience teaching vinyasa, yin yoga, and meditation with a 200 hr YTT Yoga certification.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

The Pursell Family
Castle Pines , CO
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, snacks, hygiene, and socialization.
  • Built positive nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.

Nanny

The Ritz Family
Colorado Springs , CO
06.2019 - 03.2021
  • Assisted with special needs and medical complexities of each toddler. (tracheotomy care, ventilator, gastronomy tube)
  • Prepared and served balanced nutritious meals for a variety of food allergies.
  • Facilitated activities towards thedevelopmental needs of children. Speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and sensory processing.
  • Carefully monitored, tracked, and administered medication.
  • Worked effectively with parents, nurses, and therapists.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.

Subsitiue Teacher

CSTN
Denver , CO
11.2014 - 06.2017
  • Assisted scholars with assignments by explaining core concepts and promoting critical thinking.
  • Handled long-term teacher absences, developing lesson plans, grading assignments, and maintaining administrative records specifically for their dance program.
  • Maintained classroom continuity by implementing prepared lesson plans.
  • Taught lessons to classes in various subjects.
  • Used different teaching approaches, to assist effective learning.
  • Worked with students K-12 and special needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering With Music Performance Emphasis

Colorado University of Denver
Denver
01.2012

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Child care
  • Yoga
  • Tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, world dance
  • Special needs
  • Understanding of culture and diversity
  • Communication skills
  • Classroom management and curriculum
  • Behavioral modeling

Timeline

Nanny

The Pursell Family
07.2021 - 01.2022

Nanny

The Ritz Family
06.2019 - 03.2021

Subsitiue Teacher

CSTN
11.2014 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering With Music Performance Emphasis

Colorado University of Denver
Sandra Takako Phillips-Carnes