William Cummings
Sanford,NC
Summary
William Cummings(He/They) is a US-based Performance Artist and embodied practitioner with a background in Improvisation and post-modern dance. He tinkers in somatics, movement, doodling, writing, and film mediums. Compassionate caregiver with years of experience working on both sides, from continual elder care to assisting students in university life. I am passionate about my abilities to provide physical/ emotional support, help others, problem solve, and be inclusive/sensitive to the needs of others. Their practice seeks to explore what is already present in our bodies to tell stories more authentically and allow our own personal magic to be accessed, applied, and celebrated.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clearing Officer
University of Roehampton
London, U.K
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted in managing the university's clearing process, handling thousands of incoming applications, and ensuring proper documentation was completed and processed.
- Represented the university by providing prospective students and their families with admissions, programs, and university life information.
- Liaised with faculty departments and admissions staff to confirm course availability and entry requirements.
- Processed student data accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all university policies, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Resolved issues related to application discrepancies or urgent student requests, offering solutions to help successfully enroll.
- Assisted in organizing and hosting university open days and events, including administrative tasks, presentations, marketing content production, and support for other teams across the college.
College Lecturer
University of Roehampton
London, U.K
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Established and maintained collaborative relationships with over 30 students and a live musician while encouraging them to succeed in learning the desired dance form.
- Created a dance curriculum and prepared lessons that enabled students to grow in artistic skills. Adapted instruction methods to address individual student needs.
- Provide a safe, inclusive space that invites and welcomes, without pressure, exploration of many different forms of expression, such as dancing, writing, doodling, etc.
- Teaching 1.5-hour contemporary and improvisational classes to university-level students two days a week.
Adult Care Caregiver
Family
Sanford, NC
01.2016 - 09.2022
- Gentle responses to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of a Dementia patient with diabetes.
- Monitored schedules, including doctor appointments, medication, recreation, and visitation
- Create an ongoing relationship with doctors for open communication.
- Update documentation through own personal research
- Adapt to my grandmother's needs changing daily.
- Entertain resident by gardening, hosting social parties to provide community, and listening to stories from their childhood.
Education
MFA - Dance and Embodied Practice
University of Roehampton
London, U.K09-2024
Bachelors - Dance
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12-2016
Skills
- Empathy
- Communication
- Patience
- Friendly and outgoing
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Research and writing
- Records Management
Volunteer Experience
- Tramway Elementary School, Aid Art Teacher, Assisted art teacher to create with students.
- Juniper Springs Baptist Church, Meal Provider, Prepared meals to distribute to shut-ins.
Timeline
College Lecturer
University of Roehampton
03.2024 - 05.2024
Clearing Officer
University of Roehampton
10.2022 - 12.2024
Adult Care Caregiver
Family
01.2016 - 09.2022
MFA - Dance and Embodied Practice
University of Roehampton
Bachelors - Dance
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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