Seiha Vor
San Diego,CA
Summary
Innovative Lead Dance Teaching Artist specializing in curriculum design and student engagement within community arts programs. Proven ability to coordinate diverse teams, mentor young artists, and integrate arts into educational frameworks, fostering collaboration and enriching student experiences across various learning environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teaching Artist
TranscenDANCE Youth Arts Project
10.2008 - 07.2026
- Developed, implemented, and managed youth arts programs aimed at fostering creativity, personal growth, and community engagement.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse youth in performing arts.
- Mentored young artists, providing guidance on artistic development and performance skills.
- Created and implemented innovative arts-integration initiatives to enhance students' learning experiences.
- Coordinated daily operations of multiple arts programs, aligning activities with organizational goals to enhance program effectiveness.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised staff, volunteers, and artists involved in program delivery.
- Led group rehearsals, fostering teamwork and collaboration among students.
- Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback to support growth.
- Organized showcases to highlight students' talents and promote community engagement.
- Developed curriculum materials that integrated educational standards with artistic goals, enriching student learning experiences.
- Designed assessments that measure student understanding of course material through creative projects or performances.
- Provided instruction and guidance to teaching artists in the development of lesson plans, curriculum and assessment strategies.
- Collaborated with community organizations to expand outreach and program participation.
- Coordinated field trips for students to cultural institutions and performances.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization on joint programming initiatives.
- Planned and organized special events and presentations at schools or community centers.
- Fostered an environment of safety, respect, inclusion and collaboration among staff and students.
- Supported general education and special needs students in a collaborative learning environment.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to increase access to educational opportunities for underserved populations.
- Developed collaborative relationships with school administrators to ensure program alignment with district goals.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created positive educational climate fostering student engagement and promoting inclusive learning.
- Managed student behavior in the classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
- Coordinated with other teachers to integrate art into cross-curricular projects, enriching students' educational experience.
Paraeducator/ Dance Expertise
King Chavez Preparatory Academy
08.2006 - 07.2025
Education
San Diego -
Crawford High School
San Diego01-2005
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Arts curriculum development
- Lesson plan design
- Arts integration
- Curriculum coordination
- Project management
- Student Engagement
- Student involvement
- Classroom oversight
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Staff supervision
- Team collaboration
- Educational involvement
- Creative Problem Solving
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Roman ( Chunky) Sanchez Community Service Award, King Chavez Preparatory Academy 2016-2017
- Support Staff of the Year Award, King Chavez Preparatory Academy 2017-2018
- Leading the way for Youth Engagement Award, Blue Shield California 2025
- Outstanding Community Partner, Lemon Grove School District 2024
Timeline
Lead Teaching Artist
TranscenDANCE Youth Arts Project
10.2008 - 07.2026
Paraeducator/ Dance Expertise
King Chavez Preparatory Academy
08.2006 - 07.2025
San Diego -
Crawford High School