Sierra Batista
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Seasoned Dance Choreographer with exceptional teaching ability and patience working with students of diverse ages and abilities. Trained in multiple techniques of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theater. Outstanding success developing students' love of dance and building revenues through class growth. Adept at helping dancers condition for challenging routines. Good planner, organizer and problem-solver with proven choreography skills and specialization in tap and jazz for the age group 5-9 years old. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Wendell Cross School
08.2022 - Current
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Competition Team Manager/Dance Choreographer
Heart And Sole Dance Studio
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Boosted employee satisfaction through regular performance reviews, constructive feedback, and personal development plans.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients through attentive account management, timely issue resolution, and proactive status updates on project milestones.
- Streamlined communication channels for increased efficiency in project execution and decision-making processes.
- Managed budgets effectively by employing cost-control measures without compromising quality or deliverables of projects undertaken by the team.
Dance Choreographer
Connecticut Dance Theatre & The Arts
08.2014 - 06.2022
- Established and enforced safety standards, promoting warm-up exercises and proper technique.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to ensure seamless integration of choreography into overall production vision.
- Improved communication among team members during rehearsals by establishing clear expectations and fostering a supportive environment.
- Managed budgets effectively for costume design needs while maintaining high-quality aesthetics within financial constraints.
- Implemented creative and challenging choreography to push students to next level.
- Developed captivating stage productions for various shows, resulting in increased audience engagement and positive reviews.
- Traveled between company locations to provide dance camp instruction and supervise competitions.
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Oklahoma Christian University
03.2024
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
05.2022
Master of Arts - Sociology
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT12.2020
Skills
- Strong problem-solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Music Interpretation
- Physical Fitness
- Rehearsal Planning
- Artistic Expression
- Performance Management
Certification
- Certified Elementary Grades 1-6 Teacher
- Certified Wilson Reading Tutor
Timeline
Competition Team Manager/Dance Choreographer
Heart And Sole Dance Studio
03.2023 - 03.2024
Elementary School Teacher
Wendell Cross School
08.2022 - Current
Dance Choreographer
Connecticut Dance Theatre & The Arts
08.2014 - 06.2022
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Oklahoma Christian University
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Sociology
Central Connecticut State University
- Certified Elementary Grades 1-6 Teacher
- Certified Wilson Reading Tutor
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