Tiffany Jefferson
Terry,MS
Summary
Experienced professional focused on meeting, exceeding, and expanding objectives seeking Assistant Professor - Health, Physical Education, position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities, and clear, direct communication style. Results-driven professional seeking position as Assistant Professor - Health, Physical Education, Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from a broad array of backgrounds and cultures. Experienced Choreographer skilled in developing concert, entertainment, recreational, spiritual, and musical theater dance works. Well-versed in both competition and performance readiness. Offering over 25 years of professional dance performance and instruction.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Director
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
01.2006 - Current
- Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Led hundreds of students in differing age groups in learning various dance movements, disciplines, and performances in every country in United Kingdom and on world-class stages such as Carnegie Hall and Grand Ole Opry.
- Academic and Professional Advisement of students.
- Produced 5 main stage shows a year.
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with 7 universities and 13 professional dance companies development.
- Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens, and instruction on specific techniques.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines, budgets, and a fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Director
Dance Works Studio
01.2007 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Directed staff of 5 and managed annual capital budget.
- Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning
Dance Coordinator
Hinds County School District, Committees
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
Oklahoma Dance Theatre, 2001 – Douglass High School Dance Theatre
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
- Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture.
Performer
Olympic Games
London, Paris, France
04.2012 - 07.2012
- 4 performances Verona and Milan Italy – American Italian Invitational
- Captured audience of over one thousand by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock, and fear.
Choreographer
Jackson Music Awards
01.2017 - 01.2022
- City with Soul Awards
- Developed new choreography for over 14 shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2023
M.Ed. - Dance Curriculum and Instruction
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2004
B.S - Marketing, Economics
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK1997
Skills
- Exercise Management
- Project Requirements
- Discipline Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Instructional Techniques
- Administrative Support
- Stretching Exercises
- Recital Planning
- Professional Relationships
- Dance Choreography
- Rhythm Sensitivity
- Activity Organization
- Rehearsal Organization
- Support Networks
- Competition Readiness
- Film and Video Production
- Student Engagement
- Interactive Media
- Recreational Activities
- Public Service
- Audience Engagement
- Exercise Plans
- Stage Performance
- Music Editing
- Diverse Audiences
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with United Way in the development of THe Movement of Mississippi in conjunction with Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Services.
- Achieved diversity and inclusion by introducing West African, Bhartanatyam, and Native American cultural dances for Black History Month, Native American Heritage month, and concert dance.
- Undergoing research in the expansion of workforce development to utilize the performing arts and entertainment.
- Curriculum Implementation - Designed curriculum for community college dance program and competition dance studio. Model was adopted by the Kansas dance curriculum board.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses and diverse dance background. Developed innovative perforamance opportunites and practical application exercises for community focus
- Employed [activities] and [techniques] techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Won Carnegie Hall Director Award, City with Soul Award, Hinds Hero, and Humanities Teacher of the Year.
- Supervised team of 5 faculty members.
Affiliations
Membership in Professional Associations
International Blacks in Dance
International Ballet Competition
Dance Teachers United
National Dance Week Association
Oklahoma Dance Masters Association
Grant Proposals
NEH Grant
Pickett Professional Grant – International Studies to Bridgewater College Sommerset, England
Pickett Professional Grant – New York ,Los Angeles dance convention
Papers and Presentations at Professional Meetings
The Millennials
Native American Dance Integration
Pacific Crest Teaching Institute of Process
Additional Information
- HONORS , Hinds Heroes Humanities Teacher of the Year Life Star Award Life Star Initiative Nominee Hinds Community College- Institute for Honors and Leadership Studies 1996 Miss Black Oklahoma Spotlight Dance Cup Hip Hop Judges Award Newton, Kansas Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Lou Wentz Scholar Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Oklahoma State University Collegiate All-American Cheerleader and Captain
Timeline
Choreographer
Jackson Music Awards
01.2017 - 01.2022
Dance Coordinator
Hinds County School District, Committees
01.2016 - 01.2018
Performer
Olympic Games
04.2012 - 07.2012
Director
Dance Works Studio
01.2007 - Current
Dance Director
Hinds Community College
01.2006 - Current
Oklahoma Dance Theatre, 2001 – Douglass High School Dance Theatre
01.2001 - 01.2003
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Jackson State University
M.Ed. - Dance Curriculum and Instruction
Wichita State University
B.S - Marketing, Economics
Oklahoma State University
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