Jaime Gibbs
Chapel Hill
Summary
Passionate Teacher experience in helping adult learners and minor students develop advanced abilities. Imparts deep love of subject area through well-planned lessons and hands-on activities. Consistently earns top marks from students for fun, engaging and in-depth classes. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Teacher
Discovery Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- Plan routines for recitals and performances.
- Teach and explain choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Create healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Utilize different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Promote creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
- Meet needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Support students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.
- Conduct needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
Development and Executive Assistant
Arts In Action
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
Creative Dramatics Teacher
Oaks Road Academy
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
- Incorporated current events into lesson plans to promote student engagement.
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
- Developed online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
- Assisted with student organization events to promote student engagement.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
- Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
Dance Teacher
Katura Dance Academy
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
Dance Teacher
Down East Dance
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
Production Team (Choreographer)
New Bern Civic Theatre, The Wiz
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Production Team (Choreographer) Aida
New Bern Civic Theatre
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
Marketing Director
State Farm Chris Godley Agency
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Built strong relationships with industry professionals and influencers.
- Devised marketing plans using digital strategies, print advertising, and word of mouth tactics.
- Created content and promotional materials to drive engagement and conversions.
- Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.
Production Team (Choreographer)
Rivertowne Players Theatre, The Crucible
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Streamlined operations realizing significant improvements in production flow.
Education
Master of Arts - Performing Arts Administration
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology and Dance (Interdisciplinary
NC A&T State University
Greensboro, NC06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Performance
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC06.2015
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Mentoring
- Performance Assessments
- Student Engagement
- Event Planning
- Creating Choreography
- Performance Coordination
- Dance Program Development
- Marketing and Fundraising
- Dance Background
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
Affiliations
Certifications Digital Garage: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Certification (2020) Google Ads Certification (2020)
Grant Recipient Craven County Partners in Education Spring Cycle Grant- “Actions Speak Louder in Mics”- $788.89 (2022) Donors Choose Community Grant- “Lights! Camera! Read!”- $500 (2021) The Harold H. Bate Foundation Individual School Grant- $5,000 (2020) LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER___________________________________________________ Board of Directors of BUMP the Triangle Organization (2023)
Certification
- Digital Garage: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Training - 2020
- Google Ads Certification - 2020
Timeline
Development and Executive Assistant
Arts In Action
10.2022 - 02.2023
Dance Teacher
Discovery Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Dance Teacher
Down East Dance
08.2019 - 02.2021
Creative Dramatics Teacher
Oaks Road Academy
08.2018 - 06.2022
Dance Teacher
Katura Dance Academy
08.2018 - 06.2021
Production Team (Choreographer)
New Bern Civic Theatre, The Wiz
12.2017 - 02.2018
Production Team (Choreographer) Aida
New Bern Civic Theatre
08.2017 - 11.2017
Marketing Director
State Farm Chris Godley Agency
04.2017 - 11.2017
Production Team (Choreographer)
Rivertowne Players Theatre, The Crucible
10.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Performing Arts Administration
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology and Dance (Interdisciplinary
NC A&T State University
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Performance
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
- Digital Garage: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Training - 2020
- Google Ads Certification - 2020
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