Data Entry Dance Instructor Management
Resume:
JANE KENNEDY MCGUIRE CRAWFORD
● **277 COUNTY ROAD 653 Paw Paw, MI 49079 **************@***.*** OR *************@*****.*** EXPERIENCE
****-*******. ******** *********.***** Rapids, MI
Substitute teacher & para-professional positions
● Trained to substitute teach grades K-12
● Have advanced status due to many college credit hours
● Registered to work in over a dozen school districts in Van Buren & Kalamazoo Counties.
● TCN #V417203221K01
● Substitute Teacher Certification for the State of Michigan 2002 - present. Paw Paw Public Schools.Paw Paw, MI Resident Choreographer/ Director of Choreography (PPLE,PPMS, PPHS)
● Choreographer for the majority of the PPHS & PPMS Musical Productions.
● Educate kids on how professional auditions & rehearsals are conducted.
● Create schedules for rehearsals.
● Work closely with the Design Team - Ryan Dawley (Director), Claudia Lee (Costumer), Kris Perkins(Technical Director), Sydney Heasley (PPLE Vocals/PPHS Pit), Sue Goodenough (Co-founder & Co-director of PPLE Musical Program)
● Visualized the Paw Paw Later Elementary Musical program
● Collaborate with Sue Goodenough for funding, school facility coordination, great organization & team building.
● Added Sydney Heasley to the director team - now the trio of Directors - add vocal qualities- singing & spoken emphasis, projection, vowels in ranges of tenors, Altos & Soprano - 3 part music score. 2012 TO 2018 Bronson Athletic Club (BLIRC) Oshtemo, MI RESIDENT DANCE INSTRUCTOR/PROGRAMS
● Design curriculum of all courses and workshops
● Engage closely with children aged 1.5 into adulthood
● Enjoyed longest running class “Adult Ballet Barre” working strength, mobility and balance while maintaining the core of ballet with poise, flexibility and control. Pure joy!
● Implemented creative summer programs for children of all ages
● Worked privately with students in a multitude of areas including ballet, jazz, salsa, wedding dances and life coach/support
● Positive reviews for my performance, dedication and integrity.
● Continuous mentoring of students present and past 2004 TO 2009 Steps Dance Studio.Portage, MI
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
● Instructed all ages of students in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater and Acro
● Worked closely with dance competition company members
● Created National Award winning choreography, Teacher Awards, Solo Advancement to Nationals, Choreography Awards and Platinum/Titanium Level Group Dances
● Performed administrative duties similar to secretarial including but not limited to data entry, answer phones, greet clients, schedule and help create students dance curriculum, payroll and dance attire inventory
● 1999 TO 2004 The Dance Zone Paw Paw, MI
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/COMPANY DIRECTOR/LEAD DANCE INSTRUCTOR
● Designed a nurturing and educational dance program for children and adults
● Managed a staff of 5 teachers including hiring, training and discipline
● National Award winning choreographer winning Teacher Awards, coveted Cash Awards for Choreography, Top Ten, Top Dance/Dancer
● Designed Course/Class Syllabus for all levels of dance including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Musical Theater, Contemporary, Lyrical, Liturgical, Pointe and Acrobatics
● Promoted, Produced, Managed and Ran 4 successful year end dance recitals including numerous local community performances and at least 4 competition weekends yearly
● Performed administrative duties including data entry, answer phones, greet clients, schedule and help create students dance curriculum
● Coordinated fundraising platforms for our Dance Company and encouraged youth Philanthropy projects 1997 TO 1999 Steps Dance Studio Portage, MI
DANCE INSTRUCTOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
● Taught all ages/levels in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater and Tumbling
● Worked closely with dance competition company members and won choreography awards
● Trained, observed and judged potential dance instructor sample class review
● Administered all administrative duties including payroll, customer service, costume ordering and dance attire inventory
1995 TO 1997 La Posada de Chimayo’ Chimayo’, NM
MANAGER/ GUEST RELATIONS/ CHEF
● Performed all front desk and clerical duties including check in & check out, grocery & prepared inventory shopping & stocking
● Administered payroll, monthly budget & progress reports, quarterly taxes & compiled documents for tax year end review
● Managed staff and La Posada properties
● Ensured guest satisfaction and comfort
● Prepared substantial breakfasts for each guest daily. Trades/ Skills
● LeBarre Certification
● AFAA Group Exercise Certification
● BLS Certification
● CPR Certification
● Michigan Child Care Aide Certification
● Spanish Language Immersion - Level 3 Diploma from Academia Hispano Americana
● Computer & Tech Literate - work with Microsoft products and am inquisitive enough to explore new programs until I have a great understanding of how the program works.
EDUCATION
Columbia College Chicago
● Dance Management
● Contract Law
● Voice Lessons
● Studied with Sarah Petronio, Lane Alexander
Oklahoma City University
● Dance Performance
● Kinesiology & Pedagogy
● Musical Theater focus
● American Spirit Dance Company - Performer
● OCU Pep Dancers - Performer
● Studied under Lyn Cramer, Joe Rowan, Melanie
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