Courtney Winder
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Highly accomplished and dedicated Dance Educator with 15 years of instructional and administrative experience in co-curricular and community youth development settings. Recognized for award-winning choreography at the regional and national levels. Specialized expertise in the high-demand, student-engaging styles of Hip Hop and Jazz, delivering curriculum that bridges technique, culture, and physical fitness. Proven ability to design, implement, and manage educational dance programs across a wide age and proficiency spectrum (ages 4 to adult), ensuring immediate, effective contribution to program success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Program Coach & Enrichment Partner
Various Organizations Listed Below
07.2010 - 09.2015
- Championed co-curricular arts programming, serving as the official Dance Team Coach for high schools including Environmental High School, Pasadena High School, Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Sciences, and New Village High School.
- Spearheaded high-quality after-school instruction for key educational partners like Boys & Girls Clubs, Think Together, and the YMCA, managing groups of up to 40 students per class.
- Cultivated positive youth development and maintained an average student retention rate of 90% in high-volume, non-traditional classroom settings.
- Orchestrated all team logistics, practice schedules, and community appearances, operating as a professional extension of the school's athletic and arts departments.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
Lead Instructor & Program Developer
Alta Loma Dance Academy and Private/Self-Employed Contracts
06.2015 - Current
- Authored and continually refined a comprehensive, progressive 15-year curriculum across multiple dance disciplines, prioritizing safety and skill transferability.
- Directed competitive teams, consistently achieving top-5 placements at regional and national levels through rigorous training and award-winning choreography.
- Developed deep student proficiency in Hip Hop and Jazz, while effectively integrating introductory Ballet principles to build strong core technical foundations.
- Standardized assessment procedures, utilizing performance rubrics and critiques to provide data-driven, constructive feedback to an average of 75 students per year.
Education
Dance
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CAHigh School Diploma -
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CASkills
- Educational Focus
- Student & Classroom Management
- Instructional Versatility
- Curriculum Development & Mapping
- Positive Classroom Management (Ages 4-Adult)
- Hip Hop (Foundation to Advanced)
- Standards-Aligned Lesson Planning
- Conflict Resolution & Behavioral Intervention
- Jazz (Technical, Lyrical, Broadway)
- Co-Curricular Program Integration
- Safety & Injury Prevention Protocols
- Beginning Ballet (Core Technique)
- Performance Production & Staging
- Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
- 15 Years of Practical Experience
Relevant Education & Field Expertise
- Focused Coursework: Completed extensive coursework including Dance Teacher Certification modules and specialized Choreography curriculum, providing a theoretical and administrative foundation for instructional practice.
- Academic Support: Completed college coursework in areas such as Child Development, Kinesiology/Anatomy, Public Speaking, and Group Communication, directly supporting effective student engagement and classroom dynamics.
- 15 Years of Instructional Refinement: Leveraged extensive practical experience to continually optimize lesson plans and teaching methodologies, resulting in consistently improved student technique and performance outcomes.
- Safety & Compliance: Maintained strict adherence to safety standards and learned techniques for injury prevention and management through 15 years of daily professional practice.
Timeline
Lead Instructor & Program Developer
Alta Loma Dance Academy and Private/Self-Employed Contracts
06.2015 - Current
Dance Program Coach & Enrichment Partner
Various Organizations Listed Below
07.2010 - 09.2015
Dance
Allan Hancock College
High School Diploma -
Mount San Antonio College
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