Deborah Knowles
Ajax,Canada
Summary
Creative and driven with over 30 years of experience.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing an enthusiastic and positive work environment.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Dance Teacher, Choreographer and Administrator
Creswell Dance Academy
- Instructing students of all ages in various dance styles, enhancing technical skills and creativity.
- Organized and coordinated recitals and performances,
- Administration duties including but not limited to managing costume design, selection and ordering / purchasing.
- Choreographing performances for individuals and groups for both competitive and recreational students.
Owner, Administrator and Teacher
Dancetics Studio
- Owner and Founder
- Answered phone calls and emails from clients to address questions, complaints, and needs.
- Utilized computer software to complete various administrative tasks and managed the reception area, greeting visitors.
- Processed invoices, purchase orders and other documents accurately and efficiently.
- Choreographed and directed many group and individual dance performances, including live theatre stage productions
Gymnastics Coach and Choreographer
Tots and Tumblers Gymnastics Club
- With over 30 years' experience coaching beginners and advanced athletes of all ages. Emphasizing safety, health, teamwork and confidence building,
- Assisted in organizing events, coordinating schedules, and managing participant registrations.
- Choreographed a multitude of routines for competitions, for both local and international levels.
- Represented Trinidad and Tobago in World Championships
School Teacher Assistant
Michelle Hart Hinkson
- Taught students of all ages in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development..
- Collaborated in planning and executing events.
- Executed administrative tasks, including attendance tracking, classroom organization and email communication with parents and teachers.
Education
3-Year University Diploma - Theatre Arts/Dance
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto05.1994
High School Diploma - undefined
Providence Girls Catholic School
07.1989
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Program development
- Creating projects
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Event planning and coordinating
Accomplishments
- Gymnastics World Championships, Tokyo, Japan, 01/01/11, Coached and choreographed routines for the elite athlete representing Trinidad and Tobago.
- World of Dance Competition, Los Angeles, California, 01/01/18, Dance teacher and choreographer for a high level dance performer representing Trinidad and Tobago
Certification
- Royal Academy of Dance - Teachers Certificate
- FIG Gymnastics Federation - Coaching Certificate
- Toronto Metropolitan University - Theatre Dance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
High School Diploma - undefined
Providence Girls Catholic School
Dance Teacher, Choreographer and Administrator
Creswell Dance Academy
Owner, Administrator and Teacher
Dancetics Studio
Gymnastics Coach and Choreographer
Tots and Tumblers Gymnastics Club
School Teacher Assistant
Michelle Hart Hinkson
3-Year University Diploma - Theatre Arts/Dance
Toronto Metropolitan University