DANCE

OBJECTIVE

To establish myself as a dance educator, utilizing my skills and training in the field of dance, including program development for high school levels and abilities.

EDUCATION

2004-2005 CSU, Sacramento, Teacher Preparation Program
Secondary Teaching Credential in P.E. in December 2005

2001-2003 San Francisco State University, Department of Music and Dance
Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Education in May 2003

1999-2001 Missouri Valley College, minored in dance in May 2001

1996-1999 Diablo Valley College, Associate Arts Degree in May 1999

1994-1996 Ygnacio Valley High School, graduated in May 1996

DANCE TRAINING

2001-2002 San Francisco State University- african-haitian, jazz, modern, ballet, capoeira, choreography, creative dance for children, dance production.

1999-2001 Missouri Valley College- jazz, modern, ballet, tap, clog, choreography.

1998-1999 Concord Sheraton- salsa and merengue lessons

1996-1999 Diablo Valley College- jazz

1994-1996 Ygnacio Valley High School - jazz, tap, theatrical, cultural context dancing, colorgaurd.

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

2004 Pikes Peak Community College- Spring Dance Performance

1999-2001 Missouri Valley College- Works in Progress Showings

1999 Diablo Valley College- DVC Dance Show

1994-1996 Ygnacio Valley High School - Dance I Show, Advanced Dance Shows

CHOREOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE

Spring 2003 Choreographed beginning jazz piece and intermediate jazz piece for internship at Capuchino High.

Fall 2002 Choreographed “Standing Alone” for New Moves 2002 San Francisco State University Dance Concert.

Fall 2000 Choreographed “Ichiban” for Works in Progress at Missouri Valley College.

EMPLOYMENT

2002 Dance Instructor, Robin’s Academy of Dance in San Lorenzo, CA
Workshop - taught Capoeira and Clog dancing

2001 Dance Instructor Assistant, YMCA in Marshall, MO
Taught jazz and ballet to ages 4-6 years. Teacher assistant for elementary and high school classes. Assistant teacher in the dance recital performed by the students.

INTERNSHIP

2003 Capuchino High in San Bruno- Student teaching

2003 Robin’s Academy of Dance in San Lorenzo- Teacher assistant and administrator.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2002-03 Volunteer, YMCA in San Francisco - Aqua Aerobic Instructor.

1997-98 Coached wrestling for high school girls’ team at the Concord Youth Center.