ZAKIYA HARRIS

• Developed dance curriculum that was designed to meet the artistic, intellectual, and social needs of budding dancers
• Routinely met with teachers to discuss student progress
• Produce annual year recital.

• Taught grades 3k-5th various styles of dance such as, creative movement, jazz, hip-hop, West African, salsa, and step.
• Developed comprehensive lesson plans aligning with national standards for Dance Education.
• Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment, fostering respect and appreciation for diverse cultures and traditions through dance.
• Organized successful performances showcasing students'' progress and talents, increasing community engagement in the arts.

• Taught West African Dance course to undergraduate and graduate dance majors.
• Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
• Choreographed repertory to be performed in department concerts.
• Designed syllabus for each course taught, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.

Taught and choreographed dance pieces to 9th and 12th grade dance majors to perform in their annual spring concert

• Developed diverse Dance curriculum to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students grades 6-8
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, procedures and protocol in order to maintain a safe space conducive to learning
• Produce high quality dance productions annually
• Serve as liaison between school administration and department staff
• Conduct weekly meetings with department staff about student performance, classroom instruction and department structure.

Taught and choreographed dance pieces to 9th and 12th grade dance majors to perform in their annual spring concert

Taught and choreographed dance pieces to 9th and 12th grade dance majors to perform in their annual spring concert

• Taught dance, specifically ballet, to selected middle school students
• Choreographed several dance routines that were performed at the year end performance showcases.

• Taught tap, hip-hop and ballet dance to students age 3-18
• Choreographed routines to be performed at year end recital
• Attended conferences and workshops geared around different dance genres.

• Coached the Varsity Double Dutch team in the inaugural season
• Conducted intense workout and practice sessions
• Attended various clinics with other coaches hosted by the PSAL
• Monitored student academic performance
• Met regularly with the Athletic Director to discuss progress of student athletes.