Anika Johanesen
Bakersfield
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance teacher liaison
Pennpoint dance academy
Bakersfield
08.2025 - Current
- Choreographed and coordinated annual dance recitals and performances for Bakersfield city school district and parents.
- Developed engaging dance curriculum tailored to diverse student skill levels across city schools.
- Motivated students to improve skills through consistent practice and personalized feedback.
- Evaluated student progress and customized lessons to better address individual learning needs.
Prep Cook/cook cold line (intern)
Sonder
Bakersfield
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment, collaborating with teammates to uphold high customer satisfaction.
- Utilized grills, ovens, and other kitchen equipment to prepare meals.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items and specials.
- Received weekly shipments, organized ingredients using FIFO, and conducted quality control checks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Followed food safety guidelines for handling and storing ingredients.
Paraeducator/Substitute Teacher
San Lauren elementary
Bakersfield
02.2024 - 05.2024
- As a para educator sub I I was responsible for effectively communicating with the teachers of the classrooms I subbed in so I could efficiently aid in the intervention process with the students.
- In this role I was responsible for safely handling food and drink for kids under school guidelines.
Para Educator
Fife School District
Fife
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Focused on providing individualized support to students, accompanying them throughout their daily activities.
- Aided students with assignments and managed specified behaviors using established strategies.
- Provided additional assistance in the classroom during staff breaks.
- Other responsibilities included mealtime aid, potty training/toileting, and parent pickup/drop off.
- Taking daily detailed notes on behaviors and what the student did throughout the day.
Behavioral Interventionist
Behavioral momentum services
Bakersfield
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with patients' families and authority figures to identify effective treatment plans and communicate patient progress.
- Documented patient abrasions and signs of potential abuse during assessments to inform care decisions.
- Supported the implementation of research-based instructional strategies within therapy session
- Performed data tracking after each session to track patients progress.
- Performed data tracking after each session to track patients' progress.
- Participated in team meetings to in order to discuss current trends related to special educational services.
4 hour ballet activity leader
Juliet Thorner Elementary
Bakersfield
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Supervised students during transition from school day to after school program, ensuring a safe and structured environment.
- I Instructed class styles of ballet and jazz to students 1st grade through 6th grade.
- At the end of the day I dismiss the students to their parents using our sight out system on iPad while thoroughly checking ID to prevent students being picked up from someone unauthorized.
- My other responsibilities include preparing my students for their many performances as well as helping my coworkers with organizing the show.
Instructor/ Directors assistant/ substitute
Mallory Academy of Dance
Bakersfield
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Taught four levels of ballet weekly as long-term substitute, preparing students for Royal Academy of Ballet examinations through tailored syllabus instruction.
- Substituted for various dance styles including jazz, tap, hip-hop, afro Caribbean, modern, and ballet during classes.
- Supported the director in advanced classes by teaching in her style during her absence.
- Led rehearsals during competition seasons in director's absence, refining team dance movements and reinforcing rules and values.
- Developed instructional choreography to broaden students' dance styles and facilitate rapid learning in each class.
- Assisted director in dance classes at Mallory Academy of Dance.
- On weekends I would work the front desk taking payments, enrolling students and being available for parents if they have any questions or concerns. While supervising the running of the studio for the day.
- On weekends, I was responsible for opening the studio. I'd also clean and lock the studio up closing it down so that it's ready for the next employee to open.
Ballet Instructor/ Assistant
Civic Dance Center
Bakersfield
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Taught two ballet classes weekly from 2017 to summer 2018, fostering a structured learning environment for students.
- I created weekly lesson plans with slow integration of advancing steps to push and elevate my students to their best ability. Adjusting based off how the students received their new steps.
- Assisted under teachers in jazz and ballet, gaining insights into diverse teaching styles and methods.
- Participated in meetings with teachers to discuss the performance season plans and outline specific expectations as an assistant according to each teacher's preferences.
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO 06.2024 - 10.2025
High school diploma -
Liberty High School
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Early childhood development/childcare
- Lesson preparation
- Classroom Management
- Health and wellness education
- Event Planning
- Leadership
- Customer service
- Discipline management
- Creative expression techniques
- Inventory management
- Patience
Certification
CPR Certification
Awards
Distinction in Intermediate ballet Royal Academy of Dance Examinations, 05/01/20, Executed combinations and choreography in a two-hour long exam.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Prep Cook/cook cold line (intern)
Sonder
09.2025 - 11.2025
Dance teacher liaison
Pennpoint dance academy
08.2025 - Current
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
06.2024 - 10.2025
Paraeducator/Substitute Teacher
San Lauren elementary
02.2024 - 05.2024
Para Educator
Fife School District
10.2023 - 11.2023
Behavioral Interventionist
Behavioral momentum services
10.2022 - 07.2023
4 hour ballet activity leader
Juliet Thorner Elementary
11.2021 - 02.2023
Instructor/ Directors assistant/ substitute
Mallory Academy of Dance
06.2020 - 05.2022
Ballet Instructor/ Assistant
Civic Dance Center
06.2015 - 05.2018
High school diploma -
Liberty High School