Experience

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dance Instructor

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Denver, Colorado, United States • Responsible for teaching proper technique and dance etiquette to students between the ages of 6-13 • Meet the parameters of the end-of-year recital through choreographing a dance piece, picking costumes, and editing music



Edgar L Page: Feel the Movement

• Principal Dancer & Rehearsal Director

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Denver, Colorado, United States • Sustain technical dance and athletic training to execute performances • Facilitate rehearsals while also learning, memorizing, and teaching company repertoire • Assist in choreography and costume design decisions • Promote our performances: 2 of 3 mainstage performances have sold out



STRIVE Prep

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Third Grade Teacher

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  • Leadership: identified as a model teacher for superintendent and visitor walkthroughs; responsible for coaching a co-teacher to better develop their teaching, organizational, and communication skills • Management, Organization, and Communication: taught over 300 students all content areas; developed a strong class culture; adapted, organized, and internalized curriculum and lesson plans; facilitated consistent and transparent communication with families; participated… Show more • Leadership: identified as a model teacher for superintendent and visitor walkthroughs; responsible for coaching a co-teacher to better develop their teaching, organizational, and communication skills • Management, Organization, and Communication: taught over 300 students all content areas; developed a strong class culture; adapted, organized, and internalized curriculum and lesson plans; facilitated consistent and transparent communication with families; participated in weekly team meetings and professional developments • Content Development: designed and wrote a year-long curriculum plan, incorporating a clear scope and sequence to support teachers’ time management, use of new materials, and lesson plans to be easily followed in their classrooms • Leadership Academy member: participated in quarterly professional developments focused on building leadership skills like communication and conflict, adaptive leadership, and design thinking • Library Committee member: raised funds through writing grants, designed, and executed the creation of a school library • Foundational Literacy Lead Grades 3-5 (2021-2022): provided guidance to teachers through coaching, delivered school-wide professional development, supported data analysis to determine next steps for teachers to implement in their classrooms, facilitated vertical alignment of literacy for K-5

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  Ruby Hill • Taught various subjects including reading (read aloud, guided reading, phonics), writing, math, and ESL. • Coached a co-teacher to ensure that all 30 students were learning, we met all deadlines, and engaged families and the community with our classroom • Developed and wrote a writing curriculum to be used for the year. • Coached Girls on the Run - empowering young girls to build independence, confidence, and healthy relationships with others through team building and running. •… Show more • Taught various subjects including reading (read aloud, guided reading, phonics), writing, math, and ESL. • Coached a co-teacher to ensure that all 30 students were learning, we met all deadlines, and engaged families and the community with our classroom • Developed and wrote a writing curriculum to be used for the year. • Coached Girls on the Run - empowering young girls to build independence, confidence, and healthy relationships with others through team building and running. • Started a Girls Scout Troop to provide another opportunity for girls to learn how to empower themselves and others through learning skills, team building activities, and loads of fun!



Carver Elementary

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Early Childhood Educator

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

  Greater St. Louis Area • Founding kindergarten teacher at a turnaround school • Nominated for "Teacher of the Year" • Taught various subjects including reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and SEL • Tutored a small group of K-2 students after school to develop their literacy skills ensuring they met grade-level expectations • Planned and led district-wide professional developments about phonics implementation in Early Education classrooms • Leadership committee: teachers and school… Show more • Founding kindergarten teacher at a turnaround school • Nominated for "Teacher of the Year" • Taught various subjects including reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and SEL • Tutored a small group of K-2 students after school to develop their literacy skills ensuring they met grade-level expectations • Planned and led district-wide professional developments about phonics implementation in Early Education classrooms • Leadership committee: teachers and school leaders prioritized, organized, and strategically planned school-wide improvements Show less



Lewisburg Dance Conservatory

• Dance Instructor

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Lewisburg, PA • Responsible for teaching proper technique and choreographing dance pieces to be performed in the end-of-year recital • Choregraphed multiple award-winning competition dances



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Campus Campaign Coordinator

  • May 2013 - May 2014

  Bucknell University • Campus recruiter at Bucknell University for Teach For America • Responsible for creating and executing promotional events, using social media sources, as well as creating and hanging physical marketing around campus. • Facilitated meetings with students to discuss Teach For America • Designed and conducted presentations to various organizations and classes to recruit talent



Bucknell University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - May 2014

  Theatre and Dance Department • Organized the scheduling of rehearsal spaces for the entire Theatre and Dance Department • Assisted in the creation and review of presentations and lectures given by dance faculty • Assisted in the organization and review of materials for dance faculty applications (e.g., tenure, full professor promotion) • Assisted with organizing and executing departmental events, sending emails, and making phone calls



B&B Department Store

• United States
• Retail

• Retail Assistant

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Long Beach Island, NJ • Assisted in opening and closing the shop • Gained experience using a register, working with buyers, and costumer service • Assisted with designing and changing the store layout • Managed stock and security



Morris County Arts Workshop

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dance Instructor

  • Nov 2007 - Jun 2010

  Chester, NJ • Responsible for teaching children the proper technique for each dance style (hip hop and tap) • Choreographed dance pieces to be performed in the end-of-year recital



Art of Dance

• Netherlands
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dance Instructor

  • Sep 2005 - Jun 2010

  Chester, NJ • Taught various styles of dance including Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, and Ballet • Responsible for teaching children the proper technique for each dance style • Choreographed dance pieces for each class to be performed in the end-of-year recital • Assisted in managing rehearsals by cleaning the dance pieces to be performed at local and national dance competitions • Designed and led birthday parties for young dancers by creating a special dance class for the birthday student and their… Show more • Taught various styles of dance including Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, and Ballet • Responsible for teaching children the proper technique for each dance style • Choreographed dance pieces for each class to be performed in the end-of-year recital • Assisted in managing rehearsals by cleaning the dance pieces to be performed at local and national dance competitions • Designed and led birthday parties for young dancers by creating a special dance class for the birthday student and their friends Show less