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Terra Sandell

Santa Barbara,CA

Summary

Skilled leader of dance classes with success planning choreography and coaching individual students. Knowledgeable about posture, strength coaching and flexibility needs. Works well with very young students and students new to dance. Also has experience in customer service and retail environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Teacher

No Limits Dance Academy
09.2019 - 06.2026
  • Taught dance to children ages 3-16, fostering creativity and self-expression
  • Led structured dance sessions for students
  • Teach body awareness
  • Delivered engaging performances for audiences
  • Engaged with parents to discuss student progress and requirements

Nursing Assistant

Providence St. Joseph's Hospital
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Provided basic patient care to support comfort and recovery
  • Communicate with nurses about specific patient needs
  • Maintained safe, clean environment to promote patient well-being
  • Remained composed during high-pressure scenarios
  • Carry out daily tasks in an efficient manner

Shift Lead/Barista

Dutch Bros
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Delivered prompt and high-quality service to customers
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve goals
  • Engaged with customers warmly to foster positive relationships
  • Upheld cleanliness and safety standards in the work environment
  • Supervised shift operations and resolved issues for customers and staff

Sales Associate

Humboldt Outfitters
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Managed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate cash handling and register operations.
  • Maintained product displays and inventory levels, optimizing visual merchandising strategies.
  • Assisted in training new sales associates on company policies and service standards.

Personal Assistant

Francine Peterson
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Managed various errands for employer to ensure daily operations ran smoothly.
  • Drafted and sent professional correspondence to clients and partners
  • Ran errands for employer
  • Conducted business phone calls to communicate with clients and partners.

Education

Associate of Arts - Exploration in Science

College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA
01.2024

Biopsychology

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
12.2027

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California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
01.2026

Skills

  • Dance background
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Problem solving
  • Quick to learn
  • Communicating, written and verbal
  • Collaboration
  • Child engagement
  • Punctuality
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Providence St. Joseph's Hospital
08.2024 - 06.2025

Shift Lead/Barista

Dutch Bros
08.2022 - 08.2024

Sales Associate

Humboldt Outfitters
08.2021 - 04.2022

Personal Assistant

Francine Peterson
06.2020 - 09.2020

Dance Teacher

No Limits Dance Academy
09.2019 - 06.2026

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California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

Associate of Arts - Exploration in Science

College of The Redwoods

Biopsychology

University of California, Santa Barbara
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