Declan Groff
Summary
I am a driven, hard-working young woman with a positive and energetic attitude. I demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills and am dedicated to making my clients feel welcome and heard. I am passionate about working with people with disabilities to help support them in fulfilling their equal rights and dreams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Instructor
Diverse Dance Company
Grande Prairie, AB
09.2017 - Current
- Helping students with disabilities and special needs to participate and experience dance.
- Assess dancer strengths and develop choreography to highlight talent.
- Plan choreography for group performances and recitals.
- Prepare and deliver carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions.
- Maintain attendance.
- Instruct large groups of dancers.
- Set up appointments to coach students in additional techniques.
- Deliver individual instruction to students in between group classes.
- Keep classrooms tidy and clean for group and one-on-one instruction.
Educational Assistant
Peace Wapiti School Division
Grande Prairie, AB
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in creating a safe environment for all students, ensuring students have equal learning opportunities, and helping students feel welcome and cared for.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioural and emotional support.
- Monitored student behaviour in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Provided individualized instruction for special needs students according to their IEPs.
- Attended faculty meetings and parent conferences as needed.
Barista
Starbucks
Grande Prairie, AB
05.2022 - Current
- Greet guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
- Describe menu items to customers and suggest products based on stated preferences.
- Create complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Address and resolve customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Receptionist
Diverse Dance company
Grande Prairie, AB
07.2020 - Current
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Answered phone calls, provided information to callers and took messages for the owner.
- Welcomed costumers to the front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while helping them.
- Pulled and organized requested documentation.
- Welcomed large volumes of guests and improved overall customer service.
- Maintained front office cleanliness and organized supplies to increase productivity.
- Prepared daily shift close reports and balanced cash register to accurately reflect all transactions.
Cleaner
Diverse Dance Company
Grande Prairie, AB
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and classrooms.
- Kept bathrooms in clean, functional condition by cleaning toilets, wiping down surfaces and tidying storage shelves.
- Swept all areas and mopped solid surfaces.
- Restocked supplies, replacing toiletries, liners and soaps.
Education
Education
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, ABEducation
Northwestern Polytechnic
Grande Prairie, ABHigh School Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite High School
Grande Prairie, AB06.2020
Skills
- Quick learner - Listens to given instruction and picks up details to perform tasks well
- Teamwork skills - Brings an outgoing and collaborative quality to communicate with others to achieve a common goal
- Great work ethic - Shows up eager to learn and surpasses expectations by working hard and efficiently
- Positive attitude - Always brings an upbeat and friendly attitude to work and approaches tasks with a positive mindset
- People skills - Listens to costumer concerns and communicates with them to ensure they have a positive experience
Certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
References
Jen Groff
Owner/Artistic Director
Diverse Dance Company Inc.
780-978-1456
jlkgro@gmail.com
Hilary Schmidt
Dance Instructor
Diverse Dance Company Inc.
587-298-3745
Hana Kim
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
780-978-9596
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Peace Wapiti School Division
01.2023 - 06.2023
Barista
Starbucks
05.2022 - Current
Cleaner
Diverse Dance Company
09.2020 - 08.2022
Receptionist
Diverse Dance company
07.2020 - Current
Dance Instructor
Diverse Dance Company
09.2017 - Current
Education
University of Lethbridge
Education
Northwestern Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite High School
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