Tristen Butler
Baltimore ,MD
Summary
Accomplished Dance Teacher with a proven track record at Baltimore County Public Schools, enhancing student performance through innovative choreography and effective teaching strategies. Skilled in fostering student engagement and building strong relationships, I excel in adaptability and choreography expertise, significantly boosting students' confidence and skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
Owings Mills, MD
07.2022 - Current
- Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
- Organized and led rehearsals for successful school performances, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Enhanced student performance by implementing creative and engaging dance routines.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Provided private lessons for advanced dancers seeking more specialized instruction or audition preparation assistance.
- Created a safe and inclusive environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through dance, regardless of their background or experience level.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Encouraged creativity through improvisation exercises and composition assignments, allowing students to express themselves artistically beyond traditional technique instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, performance evaluations, and lesson plans for effective classroom management.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Monitored student behavior to identify potential issues and address problems appropriately.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop a comprehensive dance curriculum for various age groups and skill levels.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
Dance Teacher
Studio A
Randallstown, MD
09.2010 - Current
- Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer''s strengths while improving areas of weakness.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Developed strong relationships with students, encouraging them to develop self-confidence through the art of dance.
- Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
- Organized and led rehearsals for successful school performances, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Enhanced student performance by implementing creative and engaging dance routines.
Education
Bachelors Of Fine Arts - Dance
American Musical And Dramatic Academy - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2017
Certificate - Dance Therapy
American Musical And Dramatic Academy - New York
New York, NY02.2016
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Dance background
- Clear Communication
- Class leadership
- Patience and Encouragement
- Adaptability in teaching
- Choreography expertise
- Student assessment
- Student and parent relations
- Goal Setting
- Competitive Dance
- Student Engagement
- Mentoring
- Creating Choreography
- Lesson Planning
- Social Media Promotion
- Strength development
- Physical Fitness
- Music Selection
- Age-Appropriate Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Student Motivation
- Performance Planning
- Class Management
- Classroom rules implementation
- Group and individual instruction
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Instructional Techniques
- Performance Assessments
- Community Outreach
- Student Mentoring
- Performance Coaching
- Teaching strategies
- Discipline management
- Individual Instruction
- Modern and Contemporary Dance
- Recital Planning
- Budget Oversight
- Jazz Instruction
- Costume Selection and Design
- Testing and grading
Accomplishments
- Award Winning National Choreographer for Competitive Dance 2014- Present
- Won 1st place in Student Choreography at I love Dance Competition in 2014.
Timeline
Dance Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
Dance Teacher
Studio A
09.2010 - Current
Bachelors Of Fine Arts - Dance
American Musical And Dramatic Academy - Los Angeles
Certificate - Dance Therapy
American Musical And Dramatic Academy - New York