Sophia Bergey
Washington
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Student Assistant (III)
American University Library
Washington
09.2022 - Current
- Answer patron’s questions and refer to appropriate departments and resources.
- Collaborate on and guide projects across departments, demonstrating leadership and collaboration.
- Maintain communication with supervisors and co-workers to manage tasks.
- Maintain library organization system and confidentiality of patron records.
Instructor
Aristocrafts
Washington
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Facilitated hands-on workshops, promoting creativity among children ages 3–9.
- Assisted in classroom management and conflict resolution among children.
- Collaborated with Instructors to adapt activities to children's needs.
Dance Assistant
Encore Dance Center
Lancaster
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Assisted instructors in teaching dance classes for students aged 5 to 10.
- Provided extra support and organization for students during performances.
- Occasionally, I led the class when the instructor had to step out.
Education
Master of Art - Public Health Innovation and Practice, Minor in Dance
American University (AU), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Washington, DC12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Minor in Dance
American University (AU), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Washington, DC12.2024
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Strong leadership
- Project management
- Strong organization
Course Highlights
Dance Pedagogy, Spring 2024
- Learned pedagogical approaches to dance. Developed lesson plans and led dance classes.
Dance for the Camera, Fall 2024
- Creatively applied prior dance training to dance film and video projects. Collaborated with classmates in choreographic and creative vision in dance video projects.
Performance Experience
American University Dance Company, 2022-2025
- Participated in 4 annual contemporary dance performances (DANCEWORKS). Collaborated with faculty, guest, and student choreographers across each semester.
- Participated in dance workshops as a company member.
American University Senior Dance Capstone, 2024
- Collaborated with a student choreographer and castmate throughout the process.
- Worked as a thought partner to choreographer, providing support to academic and movement research processes.
- Performed at American College Dance Association in Spring 2025, and built community through classes.
Encore Performance Company, Lancaster, PA, 2015-2021
- Performed for local community numerous times each year.
- Participated in dance workshops and master classes.
Dance Training
- Tap, 2010-2021 (Encore Dance Center)
- Ballet, 2012-2022 (Encore Dance Center, American University)
- Jazz, 2011-2023 (Encore Dance Center, American University)
- Contemporary, 2017-Present (Encore Dance Center, American University)
Timeline
Instructor
Aristocrafts
04.2025 - 08.2025
Lead Student Assistant (III)
American University Library
09.2022 - Current
Dance Assistant
Encore Dance Center
09.2015 - 06.2021
Master of Art - Public Health Innovation and Practice, Minor in Dance
American University (AU), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Minor in Dance
American University (AU), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)