EDUCATION

OBJECTIVE

To establish myself as a dance/physical educator. Utilizing my skills and training in the field of dance and physical education, 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


EMPLOYMENT

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

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

1999-2000 Work Study, helped with the kid programs (over-nighters, dances, and activities) at the YMCA in Marshall, MO
Supervised by Lisa Ruff

1999 Para-Educator, tutoring autistic child for John Swett Unified School District in
Crockett, CA
Supervised by Carol Eattock

1998 Behavior Modification Tutor for autistic children in Rodeo, CA
Supervised by Hiedi Burgin

INTERNSHIP

Spring 2003 Student teaching at Capuchino High in San Bruno, CA- 45 hours of Early Field Experience, 3 dance classes/20 students in each class
Supervised by Adelina Barrios

Spring 2003 Teacher assistant and administrator at Robin’s Academy of Dance in San Lorenzo, CA- 20 hours of Dance Studio Experience, 3 classes/25 children/5 preteens in tap and ballet
Supervised by Robin Temple

Summer 2002 Game Leader for Jr. and Sr. high youth group at Fair Oaks Baptist Church in Concord, CA- 2 hours of Recreation Experience, 21 jr.high/6 sr. high
Supervised by Dion Brook

Fall 2001 Creative dance for children at the Boys and Girls Club in San Francisco, CA- 3 hours a week for 1 semester and a dance performance at SFSU, 30 children/15 preteens
Supervised by Dr. Albirda Rose


COMMUNITY SERVICE/ VOLUNTEER

2002-03 Aqua Aerobic Instructor at the YMCA in San Francisco, CA

1997-98 Head coach for high school girls’ wrestling team at the Concord Youth Center in Concord, CA
1998 Women’s US National Championship Team

1994-1995 Pioneer Girl Leader for Scooters (3-5 year olds) at Fair Oaks Baptist Church in Concord, CA
Supervised by Kristy Nass

Summer 93, 94, 95 Vacation Bible School Leader at Fair Oaks Baptist Church in Concord, CA
Supervised by Wilma Pickrell