Shadrach Appiah Arthur
Cleveland,OH
Languages
English
Akan
Ga
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Education
Master of Fine Arts, Contemporary Dance -
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio05.2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance With Music -
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana05.2019
West African Senior School Certificate Examination -
Achimota School
Achimota, Ghana05.2015
Work History
Teacher & Choreographer
Case Western Reserve University, Dpt. Of Dance
Cleveland, Ohio
08.2021 - 11.2021
- MaDaCol (Mather Dance Collective); choreographed and taught company warm-up classes.
Guest Teacher
Case Western Reserve University, Dpt. Of Dance
Cleveland, Ohio
10.2021 - 10.2021
- DANC 121/122 Dance Cultures of the World; taught west African traditional dance.
Dance Instructor
East Cleveland Freedom Summer School
Cleveland, Ohio
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Choreographed and taught students contemporary modern dance.
Dance Teaching Assistant
University Of Ghana, Dance Department
Accra, Ghana
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted teachers with classroom management, tutoring, and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Dance Instructor
Home School
Accra, Ghana
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program while offering one-on-one classes to students by appointment in Ghanaian traditional dances.
Dance Teacher
Volta River Authority, VRA Academy
Akuse, Ghana
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Created African contemporary dance routines for recitals and performances.
Long-Term Guest Teacher
University Of Ghana, Music Department
Accra, Ghana
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Choreographed and taught music students African contemporary dance choreographies for end semester African Ensemble productions.
Skills
- Class Management
- Class Scheduling
- Student Engagement
- Student Motivation
- Choreography and Routines
- Performance Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Modern and Contemporary Dance
- West African Traditional and African Contemporary Dance
Timeline
Guest Teacher
Case Western Reserve University, Dpt. Of Dance
10.2021 - 10.2021
Teacher & Choreographer
Case Western Reserve University, Dpt. Of Dance
08.2021 - 11.2021
Dance Instructor
East Cleveland Freedom Summer School
06.2021 - 07.2021
Dance Teaching Assistant
University Of Ghana, Dance Department
09.2019 - 08.2020
Dance Teacher
Volta River Authority, VRA Academy
09.2018 - 05.2019
Dance Instructor
Home School
02.2017 - 12.2019
Long-Term Guest Teacher
University Of Ghana, Music Department
01.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Fine Arts, Contemporary Dance -
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance With Music -
University of Ghana
West African Senior School Certificate Examination -
Achimota School
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