RESUME (Updated Dec. 2024)

Education
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY                                                                               Expected Graduation: May 2025
Bachelor of Science in Dance, Minor in Education Studies
Awards and Honors: Dean’s List

Dance & Dance Education Experience
Dance Teaching Artist, Saratoga Performing Arts Center: School of the Arts                                                           Saratoga Springs, NY                                                                                                                                   Feb 2024 – Present
– teach beginner tap technique to adults
– create engaging, progressive, and sometimes challenge-driven lesson plans

Teaching Assistant, Skidmore College; Dance Department, Saratoga Springs, NY                   Sept 2023– Dec 2023
– guide college students through the Dance Experience course at Skidmore College
– assist the professor by demonstrating exercises and creating lesson plans

Teaching Assistant, Dance World Academy, Passaic Park, NJ                                                         Sept 2021- May 2023
– assist and teach 4-8 year olds with learning beginner ballet and tap steps
– enforce discipline and respect in the dance studio/classroom space

Dance Company Member, Dance World Academy, Passaic Park, NJ                                             Sept 2013– May 2022
– trained 40+ hours a week in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop
for 13 years

Additional Work Experience
Residential Assistant, Office of Residential Life, Skidmore College, NY                                   January 2023 – Present
– cultivate an environment that promotes academic and social success
– support and act as a resource for residents
– collaborate with fellow RAs, campus leaders, and offices

Front Desk Receptionist, Career Development Center, Skidmore College, NY                             Sept 2023 – Present
– address office calls, emails, marketing plans, and appointments

Production Crew, Skidmore College; Dance Department, Saratoga Springs, NY                      Spring 2024- Present
– assisting with backstage task for concerts at Skidmore College

Camp Counselor, Hackensack Recreation Center, Hackensack, NJ                                        June 2022 – August 2022
– lead kids ages 6-12 through summer camp activities and occasionally field trips
– enforce discipline and respect to maintain a safe and fun camp environment to campers
and fellow staff

Skills
– special education trained
– DEIA trained
– mediation trained
– creativity, leadership, and collaboration skills
– critical thinking, open mindedness, emotional intelligence, active listener, time management, adaptability, and perseverance