Sydney Tatom
Summary
Developed leadership skills through teaching dance classes and horse back riding lessons to elementary aged students and campers. Learned valuable public speaking and communication skills through collaboration with parents, administrators and other staff and faculty. Created a positive and uplifting learning environment for students and campers. Learned how to be flexible and adaptive to unplanned situations and individuals with different needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Wrangler
Pine Cove Camps
Tyler, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Improved horse handling skills by implementing safe and effective techniques for daily care and training.
- Supervised safety procedures during horse rides and interactions to provide safe and enjoyable rides for campers.
- Managed inventory of tack, feed, and supplies for over 28 horses to ensure availability for daily operations.
- Oversaw and led trail and arena rides for 8 campers at a time.
- Provided essential first aid treatment for campers and horses.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of camper needs before matching them with appropriate horses or activities.
Dance Instructor
Lonestar Ballet
Amarillo, TX
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Encouraged development of communication and motor skills in children.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Worked with other instructors to uphold quality service to customers.
- Planned, rehearsed and prepared lesson plans introducing techniques and skills to students.
- Utilized different methods of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Fostered relationships with children and parents to create a positive and safe environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism & History
University of Oklahoma
Norman Oklahoma05-2027
High School Diploma -
Randall High School
Amarillo, TX05-2023
Skills
- Public speaking
- Leadership of large groups
- Interpersonal communication & relationship building
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Group teaching and instruction
Timeline
Wrangler
Pine Cove Camps
05.2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
Lonestar Ballet
08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Journalism & History
University of Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
Randall High School