Early Childhood Teacher’s Aide

• Aug 2017 - Present

Early Childhood Education teachers aide. Kindergarten. Certified teacher(2019)

School Musical Choreographer

• Sep 2017 - Present

Dance choreographer for the middle and upper school musical and theaters productions . “Pirates of Penzance”(2017), “The Addams Family” (2019), “Tree Production; a variety show about trees (virtual version)” (2020), “The Slipper and the Rose” (2020), “SNAP!” (2021), “Return to the Forbidden Planet” (2023).

Hip Hop and Zumba Instructor

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

Hip Hop dance instructor through the Extension Program * 2 hour dance classes * Ages varying between 7 - 18 years old, * auto-entrepreneur; certified Zumba and Fierce FUNk instructor

English Teacher

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

Through the Extension Program, I taught an Advanced English Class once a week for international students who did not speak English as a native language. I taught for one semester, and continued into the summer through the Extension Summer Camp Program. I lead/guided a group of 14 students on a week-long to Normandy at PGL Summer Camp. There, I taught daily English classes, created group activities, and supervised the students during the week events.

ZUMBA® Instructor, ZIN member

• Nov 2011 - Jan 2018

http://laurenm.zumba.com * ZUMBA® dance and fitness classes * Qualified to teach ZUMBA® Basic, ZUMBA® Gold, ZUMBA® Toning, Zumbatomic®, and ZUMBA® Sentao * Latin dance inspired cardio exercise with a hint of old school hip hop from yours truly ;) * Currently teaching at: Body Reserve Gym (Brooklyn), Pratt Institute (Brooklyn), Gold's Gym (Brooklyn), SHOCKra Studio (Manhattan), Lucille Roberts (Manhattan), City Lights Apartments/Fitness Center/American Leisure (Long Island… Show more http://laurenm.zumba.com * ZUMBA® dance and fitness classes * Qualified to teach ZUMBA® Basic, ZUMBA® Gold, ZUMBA® Toning, Zumbatomic®, and ZUMBA® Sentao * Latin dance inspired cardio exercise with a hint of old school hip hop from yours truly ;) * Currently teaching at: Body Reserve Gym (Brooklyn), Pratt Institute (Brooklyn), Gold's Gym (Brooklyn), SHOCKra Studio (Manhattan), Lucille Roberts (Manhattan), City Lights Apartments/Fitness Center/American Leisure (Long Island City), 92Y/May Center (Manhattan), Ludlow Fitness - substitute (Manhattan), Alvin Ailey Extension - substitute (Manhattan),, Ballet Academy East - substitute (Manhattan) Show less http://laurenm.zumba.com * ZUMBA® dance and fitness classes * Qualified to teach ZUMBA® Basic, ZUMBA® Gold, ZUMBA® Toning, Zumbatomic®, and ZUMBA® Sentao * Latin dance inspired cardio exercise with a hint of old school hip hop from yours truly ;) * Currently teaching at: Body Reserve Gym (Brooklyn), Pratt Institute (Brooklyn), Gold's Gym (Brooklyn), SHOCKra Studio (Manhattan), Lucille Roberts (Manhattan), City Lights Apartments/Fitness Center/American Leisure (Long Island… Show more http://laurenm.zumba.com * ZUMBA® dance and fitness classes * Qualified to teach ZUMBA® Basic, ZUMBA® Gold, ZUMBA® Toning, Zumbatomic®, and ZUMBA® Sentao * Latin dance inspired cardio exercise with a hint of old school hip hop from yours truly ;) * Currently teaching at: Body Reserve Gym (Brooklyn), Pratt Institute (Brooklyn), Gold's Gym (Brooklyn), SHOCKra Studio (Manhattan), Lucille Roberts (Manhattan), City Lights Apartments/Fitness Center/American Leisure (Long Island City), 92Y/May Center (Manhattan), Ludlow Fitness - substitute (Manhattan), Alvin Ailey Extension - substitute (Manhattan),, Ballet Academy East - substitute (Manhattan) Show less

Greeter/Hostess

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

I get to greet, assist, accompany and send off our clients on their amazingly fun tour coach buses, and into the wilderness of Paris! Trafalgar and Insight Tours I get to greet, assist, accompany and send off our clients on their amazingly fun tour coach buses, and into the wilderness of Paris! Trafalgar and Insight Tours

Retail Sales Associate

• Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

Tour Guide Program Coordinator/Marketing

• Mar 2016 - Sep 2016

Tour Guide Program Coordinator

Fierce FUNk ™ Instructor

• Feb 2014 - Jul 2016

Fierce FUNk™ is a Hip Hop Dance Fitness program created by Pepper Von. Combining the elements of Funk, Hip Hop, a little bit of Latin Dance, and Fitness - Fierce FUNk™ allows me to teach everything I love from the heart. Fierce FUNk™ is a Hip Hop Dance Fitness program created by Pepper Von. Combining the elements of Funk, Hip Hop, a little bit of Latin Dance, and Fitness - Fierce FUNk™ allows me to teach everything I love from the heart.

Zumba and Hip Hop Instructor (Summer Classes)

• Jul 2015 - Sep 2015

Zumba and Hip Hop classes during Summer class program, July 2015 * Teaching both college students, faculty and staff Zumba and Hip Hop classes during Summer class program, July 2015 * Teaching both college students, faculty and staff

Owner/Founder/Dancer

• Mar 2013 - Feb 2015

ZBoogie Crew is a collaboration of Zumba® instructors and dancers from different backgrounds and specialties. Created for the purpose of performing in the NYC Dance Parade, ZBoogie Crew is a brand new team with fresh flavor mixed with an old school twist. Based on the concept of unity, this crew practices and encourages awesome energy, dancing from the heart, and to boogie til you drop. Each member represents a certain unique style, yet all of the crew is connected through the beautiful power… Show more ZBoogie Crew is a collaboration of Zumba® instructors and dancers from different backgrounds and specialties. Created for the purpose of performing in the NYC Dance Parade, ZBoogie Crew is a brand new team with fresh flavor mixed with an old school twist. Based on the concept of unity, this crew practices and encourages awesome energy, dancing from the heart, and to boogie til you drop. Each member represents a certain unique style, yet all of the crew is connected through the beautiful power of Zumba®, from A to Z. For the love of Dance, and for the love of Zumba®, ZBoogie Crew was built to make New York City sweat in style with a smile! Everyone has a little boogie in them, what’s your style? Show less ZBoogie Crew is a collaboration of Zumba® instructors and dancers from different backgrounds and specialties. Created for the purpose of performing in the NYC Dance Parade, ZBoogie Crew is a brand new team with fresh flavor mixed with an old school twist. Based on the concept of unity, this crew practices and encourages awesome energy, dancing from the heart, and to boogie til you drop. Each member represents a certain unique style, yet all of the crew is connected through the beautiful power… Show more ZBoogie Crew is a collaboration of Zumba® instructors and dancers from different backgrounds and specialties. Created for the purpose of performing in the NYC Dance Parade, ZBoogie Crew is a brand new team with fresh flavor mixed with an old school twist. Based on the concept of unity, this crew practices and encourages awesome energy, dancing from the heart, and to boogie til you drop. Each member represents a certain unique style, yet all of the crew is connected through the beautiful power of Zumba®, from A to Z. For the love of Dance, and for the love of Zumba®, ZBoogie Crew was built to make New York City sweat in style with a smile! Everyone has a little boogie in them, what’s your style? Show less

Lifestyle Manager

• Dec 2013 - Jan 2015

General Manager within a Fitness Center/Lifestyle Club in a private luxury residential building. Oversee the Club activities, events, scheduling, payroll, programs, and more.

Zumba® Instructor

• Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

Zumba® Instructor at City Lights Apartments/Fitness Center *Teaching Zumba® and Zumbatomic®

Accomodations Specialist

• Jan 2010 - Nov 2012

Reservations and concierge services. 10/11-05/11:FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR/CONCIERGE: Supervision of front desk staff, front office activity and guest services. Reservations, customer relations, and concierge services. Reservations and concierge services. 10/11-05/11:FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR/CONCIERGE: Supervision of front desk staff, front office activity and guest services. Reservations, customer relations, and concierge services.

Hostess

• Sep 2009 - Jan 2010

*Reservations * Seating * Hostessing *Reservations * Seating * Hostessing

Manager

• 2005 - 2008

Guest list, managed staff, security, night audit, event planning assistance, talent management Guest list, managed staff, security, night audit, event planning assistance, talent management