Sonny Baker
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Energetic Dance Instructor experienced in coaching students through private and group sessions across various styles, including ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary jazz. Developed student talent and improved performance by adapting teaching methods to diverse learning needs, while fostering an inclusive environment that nurtures creativity and discipline. Contributed to increased enrollment through engaging class sessions and effective choreography.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
Monica Dominquez DanceLiveDreamCenter
Castro Valley, California
08.2018 - Current
- Instructed dance classes at Monica Dominquez DanceLiveDreamCenter
- Demonstrated choreography and proper technique for students
- Planned lesson structures for studio rehearsals
Footlocker shoes (Bayfair mall)
Footlocker Retail (bayfair mall)
San Leandro, California
10.2010 - 10.2013
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Dance Instructor
DC Dance Debbie Cabral-Halliday
San Leandro, California
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Instructed dance classes, fostering student engagement and skill development at DC.Dance
- Demonstrated choreography and proper technique, enhancing student performance and understanding
- Planned lesson structures for studio rehearsals
KFC/A&W Team Member
KFC/A&W
San Leandro, California
09.2009 - 12.2011
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Followed KFC/AMW safety, hygiene, and quality guidelines in daily work.
Summer maintenance crew (CVUSC
CVUSD
Castro Valley, California
06.2004 - 08.2006
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Sanitized employer facilities using approved deep-cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Scrubbed floors, walls, and surfaces to remove built-up dirt and grime.
- Disinfected restrooms, breakrooms, and high-touch areas following employer safety standards.
- Thoroughly cleaned showers, tubs, sinks in bathrooms.
- Cleaned blinds to remove dust particles that accumulate over time.
- Polished chrome faucets and other metal surfaces using appropriate polish or cleaner.
- Deep-cleaned hardwood floors by removing built-up dirt from crevices between boards.
- Dusted furniture and fixtures throughout the premises.
Education
Associate of Arts - Dance
Laney Collage
Oakland, CA 09.2018 - 10.2026
San Leandro High School
San Leandro, CASkills
- Choreography design
- Dance technique
- Lesson planning
- Dance instruction
- Choreography planning
- Performance coaching
- Group instruction
Music and mp3 mixer for DLDC
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Dance
Laney Collage
09.2018 - 10.2026
Dance Instructor
Monica Dominquez DanceLiveDreamCenter
08.2018 - Current
Footlocker shoes (Bayfair mall)
Footlocker Retail (bayfair mall)
10.2010 - 10.2013
KFC/A&W Team Member
KFC/A&W
09.2009 - 12.2011
Dance Instructor
DC Dance Debbie Cabral-Halliday
09.2008 - 06.2013
Summer maintenance crew (CVUSC
CVUSD
06.2004 - 08.2006
San Leandro High School