Social Media Substitute Teacher

Laney Smith

EXPERIENCE

Studio **, Lincolnshire IL —Teacher and Substitute

August 2018 - PRESENT

Teacher and substitute teacher for children ages 5-18. Provided classes in all styles of dance including ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, fitness and endurance, contemporary, dance tricks, and performance techniques. With additional focus classes in video performance and stage presence Windfall Dance, Bloomington IN — Teacher and Social Media Advertiser

August 2023- PRESENT

Provides classes in hip hop and house style classes for students ages 18-60+ where students are taught the basics, techniques, and fundamentals of hip hop and house dance styles Markets the studio and brand by using all forms of social media (Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, Facebook) to attract new students and provide insight on the studio and its teachers Lifetime Fitness, Northbrook IL — Lifeguard and Kids Academy Team Member

August 2019 - August 2023

Served as both a CPR certified and trained Lifeguard. Taught children ages 2-12 the basic skills of dance and cheerleading, along with engaging in after school activities and mind stimulating games to enhance their learning abilities during time away from parents and school. EStreet Denim, Highland Park IL — Employee and Fashion Consultant August 2019 - March 2020

Interacted directly with customers on the sales floor to sell merchandise such as accessories, apparel, gifts, home goods, and fine jewelry. Operated computer cash register systems, handled cash, balanced cash bank and all related paperwork. Worked on the EStreet Denim instagram and Facebook to attract new customers by showing our wide range of merchandise.

LLJ Jewelry Designs, Highland Park IL — Creator, employee, social media advertiser

August 2019 - August 2021

Personally created a jewelry company based on providing new and exciting jewelry to men and women of all ages. Sold around 1,500 pieces of jewelry in one location and provided personalized advice and recommendations to customers to ensure their satisfaction. Used various tools and techniques to make jewelry from metals, gems and other materials.

SKILLS

Spanish biliteracy

Dance styles including hip hop, jazz,

contemporary, modern, house, vogue,

tap, gymnastics and dance tricks,

African diaspora, ballet

Makeup

Nail technician

CPR certified

Fitness certification

Jewelry making and production

Fashion merchandising and design

US passport and license

Leadership and management skills

Entrepreneurship skills

AWARDS

Dean's list 2021, 2022,2023

LANGUAGES

Spanish

Gamma Phi Beta, Bloomington IN — Vice President of Recruitment November 2021 - February 2023

- Managed 1.4 million dollar budget across several departments

- Implemented and designed educational programming around protocols, belonging and diversity initiatives, processes, etc

- Directed a team of 200 women, managing their availability and utilizing their strengths to facilitate seamless events

- Executed large events with over 1500 attendees and executed multiple educational events and redefined learning objectives

- Interacted with internal and external stakeholders to create the best project management plan. EDUCATION

Indiana University, Bloomington IN — Bachelor of Fine Arts August 2020-May 2024

Contemporary Dance BFA and Arts Management and Leadership

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