Dance Teacher with 4+ years of experience instructing and training students in dance, incorporating elements of technique, performance, and choreography in a diverse educational approach. Seeking a position at [School Name] to teach a variety of dance styles and techniques to students from beginner to advanced levels while providing a fun and creative learning environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dance Teacher
Founders Classical Academy, Carrollton, TX
May 2020–Present
- Choreograph 2–5 dance routines weekly for recitals and concerts, evaluate student performance, and make recommendations for improvement
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with 30+ students while encouraging them to succeed in learning desired dance forms
- Implement 5+ unique learning methods, assess the success of dance development plans, and help students make the most of learning opportunities
- Grade students’ performances, and assign grades based on other assessments and attendance records for 60+ students
Dance Teacher
Highland Park High, Dallas TX
March 2018–April 2020
- Implemented innovative dance developments and methods by reading relevant journals, attending concerts and relevant courses and researching new techniques
- Developed cross-subject curriculum across multiple subjects and utilized educational equipment such as materials, books, videos, and other learning aids
- Taught 35 students about the background of 20+ dance forms, by providing them with historical and cultural references
- Acted as a recreation leader by developing, implementing, and supervising various types of dance lessons, on an individual and group basis
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Performing Arts
Honors: magna cum laude (GPA: 3.6/4.0)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Choreography support
- Group instruction
- Student engagement
- Program development