Tessa Cosper
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Proactive educator with a versatile background in dance instruction and childcare. Strong time management and critical thinking skills demonstrated through effective lesson planning and routine management. Committed to creating impactful learning experiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Bellevue, WA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised children's daily activities and ensured safety in home environment.
- Planned engaging educational and recreational activities to promote child development.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's needs and progress.
- Managed schedules, including meal times, driving kids to their activities, and playtime to maintain routine.
- Assisted with meal preparation, housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
Dance Teacher
Gotta Dance
Redmond, WA
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to a wide range of ages (3-17) and student skill levels.
- Provided constructive feedback to students, enhancing their performance and confidence.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff.
- Choreographed dances under pressure with a time constraint, which taught me how to handle these situations with ease, poise, and proper preparation.
- Instructed classes in various styles— Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and conditioning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2027
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
Extracurricular activities
Dancing, skiing, biking, hiking, reading, journaling, cooking, and sewing.
Timeline
Babysitter
05.2025 - 08.2025
Dance Teacher
Gotta Dance
05.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of Arizona