Presley McGraw
Amite
Summary
Dance Instructor at Covington Dance Company with a passion for ensuring creativity and confidence in students. Skilled in developing engaging curriculum and adapting teaching styles to diverse needs. Proven ability in effective communication and time management, ensuring a positive learning environment and successful performances.
Babysitter known for creating safe, stimulating environments for young children while managing every aspect of care with efficiency. Specialized skills include activity planning, basic meal preparation, and light housekeeping, ensuring both fun and orderliness are prioritized. Excel in communication, patience, and problem-solving to navigate the dynamic needs of people with ease.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Instructor
Covington Dance Company
Amite
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored student progress over time to ensure they are meeting their goals.
- Choreographed performance pieces for recitals, showcasing students' skills and progress.
- Assessed student needs in context of qualifications, limitations, abilities and interests.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive dance curriculum for students, focusing on lyrical, and jazz techniques.
- Coordinated costume and stage design for annual recitals.
- Enhanced students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
- Encouraged creative expression through exercises.
- Adapted teaching style for students of different experience.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, payments received and lesson plans used for each class session.
- Maintained a positive and encouraging classroom environment, fostering a passion for dance and creativity among students.
- Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
Babysitter
Private Home
Amite
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain a safe environment.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Helping children with homework assignments as directed by parents.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Completing housekeeping tasks such as tidying up, washing dishes, and cleaning laundry.
- Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously (up to four children at a time).
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by riding bikes together or playing games outside.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12-2027
High School Diploma -
Oak Forest Academy
Amite, LA05-2024
Skills
- Effective communication
- Time management
- CPR certified
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Cleaning techniques
- Display setup
- Hospitality and accommodation
Accomplishments
- Honors Student at Southeastern Louisiana University
- Senator for Southeastern Louisiana University’s Student Government Association
- ACT 30 club
Certification
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dance Instructor
Covington Dance Company
08.2024 - Current
Babysitter
Private Home
05.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
High School Diploma -
Oak Forest Academy