Jana Philbeck
Spartanburg, SC *****
***********@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Dance Instructor
Backstage Dance Connection-Boiling Springs, SC
September 2022 to May 2025
Part time dance instructor for students age 3+
Owner/ Dance Instructor
Dancin’ Stars Studio-Rutherfordton, NC
August 2007 to May 2020
Owned and operated Dancin’ Stars Studio for 13 years. I ran a recreational and competitive studio that competed both regionally and nationally. I hosted a recital each year for our recreational classes as well as summer camps. Our competition team went to four regional competitions and a national competition each year and won many top awards. We offered recreational and competitive classes in Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Clogging, Lyrical, Musical Theater and Tumbling. Choreographer
Distinguished Young Woman of Rutherford County-Forest City, NC January 2010 to April 2020
Choreographer for the local Distinguished Young Woman Scholarship Program (Formally know as Junior Miss) for 10 years. I was responsible for choreographing the Fitness, Self Expression, and Opening Numbers for the Scholarship Program where Junior girls in high school competed to be named the local representative then compete at the State level.
I also judged many DYW local programs in North and South Carolina. Assistant Teacher
Rutherford County Schools-Forest City, NC
August 2007 to May 2012
Teacher assistant in a High School Special Needs classroom where I worked with children that ranged in academic and social abilities. I helped with reading, writing, math and computer skills as well as physical activity such as creative movement and aerobics.
Education
Psychology and Dance (Bachelor's degree)
University of North Carolina at Asheville-Asheville, NC August 2003 to May 2007
Skills
• Tutoring
• Experience with Children
• Classroom Management
• Teaching
• Ballet
• Time management
• Sales
• Public relations
• Special education
• Curriculum Development
• Math
• Event Planning
• Classroom experience
• Typing
• Phone etiquette
• English
• Communication skills
• Writing Skills
• Childcare
• Customer service
• Dancing
• Experience Working With Students
• Social media management
• Leadership
• Autism Experience
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Organizational Skills
• Working with people with developmental disabilities Awards
Outstanding Choreography
July 2018
I received a choreography award for one of my Jazz pieces at Kids Artistic Review National Competition at Myrtle Beach, SC
Rutherford County Junior Miss
April 2003
I was named Rutherford County Junior Miss in 2003 where I received over $5000 in cash scholarships for the college of my choice and the opportunity to compete at the State Junior Miss Scholarship Program. Certifications and Licenses
TEFL
February 2021 to Present
120 Hour Advanced TEFL Course
Driver's License