Shanette Thorpe
Alvin
Summary
Dynamic dance instructor skilled in choreography creation and class management. Focused on fostering a positive learning environment and promoting student creativity through engaging lesson plans. Dedicated dance professional with expertise in diverse dance styles and a commitment to student development. Known for strong instructional techniques and the ability to motivate students through positive reinforcement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Dance Instructor
YMCA Child Development Center
League City
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Instructed students in various dance styles including ballet and hip-hop.
- Organized and led dance recitals to showcase student performances.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and goals.
- Facilitated warm-up sessions to prepare students for safe dancing practices.
- Created a safe environment where students can learn without fear of criticism or judgment.
- Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
- Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
- Provided individual feedback on student performance to help them improve their skills.
- Encouraged creative expression through improvisation exercises.
- Taught a variety of techniques including stretching, leaps, turns and jumps.
Children Entertainment
Great Wolf Lodge
Webster
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Scheduled entertainment such as clowns, magicians or DJs for special events.
- Helped children learn how to dress themselves independently.
- Assisted in the coordination of menu selection, décor, entertainment and other arrangements for special events.
- Maintained a clean, safe, organized environment for the children's activities.
- Created a supportive atmosphere for children to express themselves through art forms.
- Organized age-appropriate games and activities that encouraged physical activity and social interaction among the children.
- Organized activities for children visiting the zoo such as games, face painting and crafts.
- Instructed preschool gymnastics classes, teaching basic skills and techniques to children aged 3-5.
- Provided assistance to children in playing games and participating in other festivities.
Sales Associate
Auto Zone Auto Parts
Friendswood
03.2019 - 06.2025
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Handled customer returns and exchanges following company policies.
- Provided knowledgeable recommendations on merchandise features and benefits.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure stock accuracy and availability.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Office Coordinator
Kays Jewelers
Friendswood
11.2021 - 01.2025
- Coordinated daily office operations to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
- Managed inventory and supply orders for jewelry repair and sales departments.
- Developed filing systems to maintain organized records of customer transactions and repairs.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues professionally and efficiently.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Provided administrative support for all departments in the organization as necessary.
- Managed and distributed incoming and outgoing mail and packages for staff.
Dance Instructor
Dancescape By Joyce
Friendswood
09.2008 - 06.2020
- Designed engaging dance lesson plans for diverse age groups.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated warm-up sessions to prepare students for safe dancing practices.
- Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
- Developed and implemented dance classes for students of all ages, levels and abilities.
- Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas, TX05-2005
Skills
- Dance instruction
- Choreography creation
- Technique demonstration
- Recital organization
- Class management
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Teaching techniques
- Instructional techniques
- Group dance instruction
- Office organization
- Customer relationship management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
CPR, AED, First Aid
Timeline
Children Entertainment
Great Wolf Lodge
08.2024 - 11.2025
Dance Instructor
YMCA Child Development Center
03.2024 - 12.2025
Office Coordinator
Kays Jewelers
11.2021 - 01.2025
Sales Associate
Auto Zone Auto Parts
03.2019 - 06.2025
Dance Instructor
Dancescape By Joyce
09.2008 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Sam Houston State University