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Certifications
Professional New York State Certification
Dance, Grades Pre-K-12
Childhood Education, Grades 1-6
Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6
New Jersey Certificate Of Eligibility With Advanced Standing
Dance, Grades Pre-K-12
American Ballet Theater Teacher Certification
Pre-Primary through Level 3
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Education
Masters of Education: Dance Education
The Graduate School of Education
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
December 2015, GPA: 3.97
Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Arts for Children
Bachelor of Science: Dance
Childhood Inclusive Certification Program
State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport, NY
Graduated, Summa Cum Laude, December 2013, GPA: 3.84
National Honor Society for Dance Arts, May 2013-Present
Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, November 2011- Present
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Artistry
K-12 Teaching Experience
Full Time Tenured Dance Specialist: Pre-K through 5th Grade
P.S. 56, The Lewis H. Latimer School, Brooklyn, NY Sep.2016 – Present
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Instruct 25 weekly classes, virtual and in person; Pre-K through 5th grade, 6-32 students; including self-contained, general education, integrated co-teaching, and gifted and talented
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Design and implement dance and arts integrated units through the lens of Laban Movement Analysis, the Language of Dance, dance history and choreography
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Produce annual winter and spring showcases; in person and via video
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Direct and choreograph for after and during school performance groups; select 2nd-5th graders
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Co-facilitate diversity and inclusion book club focused on gender identity and family structures
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collaborate with and supervise dance education pre-service teachers from Hofstra University
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Coordinate and assist with technical needs for annual graduations (PK, K, and 5th grade)
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Update and maintain PS 56 website
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Facilitate partnerships and fieldtrips with Brooklyn Academy of Music, Mark Morris
Dance Center, New York City Center, 92nd Street Y, Ballet Tech, and American Ballet Theatre
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Engage in weekly professional development through Office of Arts and Special Projects, The Dance Education Laboratory at the 92nd Street Y, Live Out Loud, and Arts Matter programing
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Principal: Eric Grande
Dance Specialist: 6th Grade
M.S. 351, The Urban Assembly Unison School, Brooklyn, NY Sep.2016 – Jun. 2017
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Collaborated across two schools, M.S. 351 and P.S. 56, in a shared building to instruct dance; integrated co-teaching classes of 25-30 6th grade students
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M.S. 351 Principal: Emily Jarrell, Assistant Principal: Amy Piller
Substitute Teacher
Franklin Township Public Schools Jan. - Jun. 2016
East Irondequoit Central School District, Rochester, NY Jan. – Jun. 2014 & Dec. - Jan. 2015
Genesee Community Charter School, Rochester, NY Jan. – Jun. 2014
Francis Parker School 23, Rochester, NY Jan. – Jun. 2014
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Assume full responsibilities of elective, general, and special education teachers; K-12 grades
Student Teaching: Middle and High School Dance Program Sep.- Dec. 2015
Cicely Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts, East Orange, NJ
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Developed and implemented technology rich units and assessments, in ballet and modern dance. Focusing on technique, history, composition and critique methods, and Laban Movement Analysis; levels beginning through advanced
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CooperatingTeacher: Jenny Sweet-Black; Principal: Anita Champagne
Elementary Practicum Placement: Dance Spring 2015; 55+ hours
The Independence School, PS 234, New York, NY
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Designed and co-instructed creative movement warm-ups and interdisciplinary dance and social studies lessons; K-2nd grade
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Cooperating Teacher: Christie Newman; Principal: Lisa Ripperger
Elementary Practicum Placement: Dance Fall 2014; 30+ hours
Franklin Township Public Schools, Franklin, NJ
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Designed and co-taught three inclusive creative movement lessons; 3rd-4th grade
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Cooperating Teacher: Michele Stevens
Student Teaching: 3rd Grade Inclusive Class Oct. – Dec. 2013
Francis Parker School 23, Rochester City School District, Rochester, NY
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Led two phonics based intervention groups utilizing 95% Group instructional program
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Differentiated lessons from engageNY Common Core curriculum for diverse learners
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Monitored student progress regularly, provided instructional modifications and test accommodations
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Collaborated with parents and staff to meet the needs of Individualized Education Plan
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Facilitated Project Adventure encouraging teamwork, self-control, and safety
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Cooperating teacher: Stacy DeGaetano; Principal: Rhonda Morien
Student Teaching: 6th Grade Inclusive Class Sep. – Oct. 2013
Francis Parker School 23, Rochester City School District, Rochester, NY
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Designed and implemented an interactive month-long Social Studies unit on pre-history (Facilitated through hands-on activities, questioning, creative writing, collaborative learning, and technology to engage multiple intelligences, critical and higher order thinking)
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Fostered a community of writers working on poems, friendly letters, and breaking news stories
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Attended parent-teacher conferences, faculty meetings, and professional development
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Engaged in: Reflection, field trips, designing bulletin boards, collaborating with other teachers and professionals, planning and grading formative and summative assessments, communicating with parents, and assisting in a 2nd grade dance class
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Cooperating Teacher: Lisa Clayton; Principal: Rhonda Morien
Elementary Practicum Placements
Longridge Elementary School, Greece CSD; 1st grade Spring 2013; 60+ hours
Genesee Community Charter School, Rochester City SD; 3rd grade Fall 2012; 60+ hours
Urban Choice Charter School, Rochester City SD; 1st grade Spring 2012; 60+ hours
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Experience
Dance Instructor Jan. - Jun. 2016
Infinity Danceworks, NJ
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Develop and instruct ballet classes following the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum; ages 7-17
Dance Instructor Sep. 2014 - Aug. 2016
Front & Center For Performing Arts, Springfield, NJ
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Instruct jazz, lyrical, tap, hip-hop/acro, and Angelina Ballerina classes; ages 2.5-12
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Led, planned, and taught Angelina Ballerina and Broadway Bound camps; ages 3-6
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Assist with administration and project-based work, such as managing and organizing costumes and props
Camp Counselor and Arts Assistant Aug. 2015
Kids Create! Camp, Mason Gross Extension Division, Rutgers University
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Assisted with creative movement, theatre, music, and visual art classes and performances; ages 5-12
Dance Instructor and Camp Counselor Jul. 2015 & Jul. 2016
Dance Camps and Conservatories, Mason Gross Extension Division, Rutgers University
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Co-designed and led high school morning conditioning/stretch classes
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Co-designed and facilitated a workshop, for middle and high school dancers, on the dance technique and impact of Katherine Dunham
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Assisted in ballet, improvisation/choreography, and repertory classes
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Resident assistant in the dorms with middle and high school dance campers
Intern Sep. 2014– May 2015
American Ballet Theatre Children’s Division at Mason Gross School of the Arts Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
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Demonstrated and assisted in American Ballet Theatre, Pre-Primary through Level 2, ballet classes
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Assist in preparing Primary A, B, and C classes for their American Ballet Theatre exams
Class Assistant Sep. 2014– May 2015
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
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Assisted with attendance, grading preparation, and class needs in undergraduate Dance Appreciation courses; 300 students per section
Apprentice Jan. –Aug. 2014
FuturePointe Dance, Rochester, NY
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Participated in FuturPointe teqnik classes, rehearsals, and performances
Dance Instructor Jun. –Jul.2014
Hochstein School of Music and Dance, Rochester, NY
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Taught and choreographed creative movement and African dance at their Arts in Action Summer Camp; children ages 4-10
Dance Instructor Jan. - Jul. 2014
Ashford Ballet Company, Rochester, NY
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Instructed inclusive creative movement, ballet, tap, and jazz dance classes; children ages 2-13, including students with special needs and English Language Learners
Teaching Assistant Feb. - Jun. 2014
Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, NY
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Assisted in visual art classes, working with clay, paint, multimedia, and drawing, during Art Day School programs at the Creative Workshop
Camp Counselor Summers 2012 and 2013
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Twin Lake, MI
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Cabin counselor for 12 girls, for four twelve day sessions; ages 11-14
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Completed First Aid, CPR, and AED training for infants, children, and adults and provided for basic health needs of campers and staff
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Assisted in ballet, pointe, modern, repertory, and variation dance
classes in addition to contemporary acting and musical theater classes
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Formed a staff dance ensemble in which we co-choreographed, collaborated and performed with live musicians
Awards and Scholarships
Rutgers Center for Literacy Development Student of the Year Award
Victoria J. Mastrobuono Memorial Scholarship
Frances Moroney-Whited Reading Scholarship
George and Mary Bauer Early Childhood Education Award
Newman Scholar Award Recipient
Class of 1953 Scholarship Recipient
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Lena Sunseri Piedmont ’34 Arts for Children Scholarship Recipient
Garth Fagan Dance Summer Movement Institute Scholarship Recipient
Conferences and Workshops
National Dance Education Organization’s Annual Conference: Focus on Dance Education: Engaging in the Artistic Processes: Creating, Performing, Responding, Connecting, Phoenix, AZ, 2015
Dance New Jersey’s Annual Festival and Meeting, South Orange, NJ
New York State Dance Education Association Annual Winter Conference: Cultural Literacy in the Dance Class, New York, NY, 2015
Center for Literacy Development: Helping Struggling Readers Succeed by Developing Ownership, Agency, and Independence, New Brunswick, NJ, 2014
Dance for Parkinson’s Disease, New Brunswick, NJ, 2014
American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum Session 1, New York, NY, 2014
NYS Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention Certification Training, Brockport, NY, 2013
National Dance Education Organization’s Dance 2050, Rochester, NY, 2013
Scholar’s Day, Brockport, NY, 2013
New York State Conference of the Association for the Education of Young Children, Verona, NY, 2013
Hunter Institute on Young Children Annual Conference, Brockport, NY, 2009-2012
National Dance Education Organization Brockport’s Grant Writing Workshop, Brockport, NY, 2011
Identification and Reporting Of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Training, Brockport, NY, 2010
Safe Schools Against Violence in Education, Brockport NY, 2010
You Can Do It!: Music in the Elementary Classroom, Brockport, NY, 2010
Leap ’N Learn Workshop, Springfield, NJ, 2008