July 2001 – present, Dance Teacher
Steppin' Out Dance Academy
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">266 Center Road</st1:address></st1:Street>
West Seneca, <st1:State w:st="on">New York</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">14224</st1:PostalCode>
(716) 675-7375
Patricia Pawlowski, owner and studio director
Accomplishments:
- Managed and organized developmentally appropriate classes for a variety of different age ranges, specializing in creative combination classes for three to six year olds.
- Class assistant for many of the classes offered at Steppin' Out Dance Academy including company and competitive classes.
- American Dance Awards, April 2006
- Class “Dance to the Music” competed in the 9 and 10 year old age division
- Achieved a “High Silver Medal”
- Dance Recital, “Move Your Feet”, May 2005
- Taught and choreographed the classes “Uptown Girl”, “Rock A Bye Your Bear”, “Get Ready to Wiggle”, “Tiki Tiki Tiki Room”, and “My Hair Had a Party Last Night”
- Western New York Dance Championships, May 2005
- Class “Uptown Girl” competed in the 9 and 10 year old age division
- American Dance Awards, April 2005
- Class “Uptown Girl” competed in the 7 and 8 year old age division
- Achieved a “High Silver Medal”
- Won the “Young Choreographer of the Year” award
- Won a special award recognizing the dance as a “Perfect Match” for the choreography, costumes, and age-appropriateness.
October 2001 – June 2004, Teacher Aide
Doodlebugs! Childcare and Preschool
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">8790 Transit Road</st1:address></st1:Street>
East Amherst, <st1:State w:st="on">New York</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">14051</st1:PostalCode>
(716) 688-0200
Accomplishments:
- Teacher aide at all age levels, six weeks through twelve years
- Assisted the classroom teacher with everyday tasks including classroom management, instruction, and organization
- Worked as part of the Summer Camp staff during the summers of 2002 and 2003