Whitney S. Jensen
Meridian
Summary
Experienced at learning new processes and procedures quickly. Communicates ideas clearly and effectively even while under pressure. Organized and responsible with assigned tasks. Enthusiastic about learning or teaching new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dance Instructor
Dance connections Idaho
Boise
06.2024 - Current
- Instructed students in various dance styles, fostering creativity and technique.
- Maintained a safe and welcoming environment for all participants during classes.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop curriculum and enhance student experience.
- Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
- Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
- Selected appropriate music for classes based on genre, speed and skill level required.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building ballet knowledge.
- Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
Dance Instructor
Inspired Dance
Meridian
01.2020 - Current
- Designed engaging dance lesson plans for diverse age groups and skill levels.
- Instructed students in various dance styles, fostering creativity and technique.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Maintained a safe and welcoming environment for all participants during classes.
- Utilized music selection to enhance choreography and elevate class engagement.
- 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.
- Monitored student progress over time to ensure they are meeting their goals.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Taught a variety of techniques including stretching, leaps, turns and jumps.
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
Receptionist
Jeffery Beebe CPA
Boise
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Greeted clients and visitors warmly upon arrival at the office.
- Managed phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate staff members.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained the calendar for tax consultations.
- Ensured reception area remained clean and welcoming at all times.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Organized and filed client documents in a systematic manner.
Front Desk-Audit
Country Inn and Suites by Carlson
Boise
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Answering numerous phone calls in stressed environment
- Making reservations
- Doing all nightly accounting paper work
- Responding to customer needs
- Working with computer programs such as Opera, M3 Accounting, Elevon
Evening Host
Residence Inn by Marriott
Boise
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Responsible for making and preparing food for hotel guests
- Responsible for working quickly, effectively and with positive attitude
- Create friendly personal relationships with guests
- Take note of needed items in kitchen area
Data Input Specialist
United Micro Data, Inc.
Boise
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Inputting private documents on an excel spreadsheet
- Prepping and scanning documents for further organization
- Responsible for quickly and timely manner with imputing private documents on hard drives
- Worked with Excel, Word Documents, Laserfiche programs
Independent Field Rep. for Mortgage Companies
CkFieldservices
Nampa
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Take pictures of houses for mortgage companies
- Exterior/Interior, property, occupancy, bankruptcy and foreclosure house inspections
- Talk to mortgagor with upbeat positive attitude
- Fill out paper work and upload pictures in a timely manner
- Go to businesses talk with owner and inspect their area of business
Education
Bachelor - Sociology, Dance
BYU-Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho 09.2008 - 12.2013
High School -
Centennial High School
Boise, IdahoTimeline
Dance Instructor
Dance connections Idaho
06.2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
Inspired Dance
01.2020 - Current
Receptionist
Jeffery Beebe CPA
01.2014 - 04.2014
Front Desk-Audit
Country Inn and Suites by Carlson
06.2013 - 09.2013
Evening Host
Residence Inn by Marriott
02.2011 - 07.2011
Data Input Specialist
United Micro Data, Inc.
02.2011 - 07.2011
Independent Field Rep. for Mortgage Companies
CkFieldservices
01.2010 - 08.2010
Bachelor - Sociology, Dance
BYU-Idaho
09.2008 - 12.2013
High School -
Centennial High School