EMMA GRAHAM
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic, engaging and passionate Youth Work Professional with nearly 20 years in the dance industry. Combined experience instructing, choreographing, training and competing in dance, in variety of styles including; jazz, tap, ballet, acrobatics, lyrical, contemporary, modern musical theatre and pointe. With diverse experience in numerous youth facilitator roles, I am both confident in and committed to fostering safe, fun and creative learning environments for young dancers to discover their self-expression, enhance their skills, and create impactful relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor, Competitive & Recreational
Strictly Dance
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans, teaching students a variety of dance techniques
- Choreographed and executed routines for recitals, competitions - organizing costume selection, music editing and more.
- Effectively managed student behaviour, positive reinforcement and and gentle discipline.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting constructive feedback and mutual respect
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies, ensuring safe practice for all participants.
- Regularly evaluated student progress, adjusting teaching methods and creating individualized support plans, to challenge their abilities while maintaining enjoyment.
- Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
Substitute Dance Instructor
Cutting Edge Dance Academy
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Led competitive and recreational classes, utilizing existing program plans combined with experience to provide fun, valuable and engaging learning experience.
- Ensured proper technique and safety efforts, reducing the risk of injury among students during lessons.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance and progress.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods to engage and accommodate students of all capabilities, leading to successful and positive class time.
- Demonstrated adaptability and teaching skill by quickly reviewing program plans when called to substitute for various genres of dance classes.
- Established a safe and inclusive learning environment among students, by promoting teamwork and respect.
- Effectively managed classroom behavior, allowing for focused learning time.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
Program Coordinator - Camps, Youth & Inclusion
Town of Newmarket | Recreation and Culture Services
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Co-led the program planning, training, development and delivery of 34 camps, 160 staff and nearly 1500 campers.
- Responded to youth-related crises with urgency, knowledge and care.
- Created and adhered to detailed safety policy and procedure manuals.
- Responded to employee and customer concerns, with professional and solution-oriented responses
Outdoor Education 'Initiatives' Coordinator
Youth Leadership Camps Canada
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed and coordinated and led programs; implementing curriculum and ensuring safety protocols.
- Managed and mentored staff team, providing support and ensuring delivery of safe and high-quality programming
- Mentored and guided camp team, navigating barriers of motivation, behaviour management, program quality, customer service and burnout.
Camp Counsellor, Program Instructor
Youth Leadership Camps Canada
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Developed and delivered creative, age-appropriate activities, using craft, sports, camping and play to engage all learners, while ensuring safety and well-being
- Planned and adapted camp activities to meet physical, social and emotional needs of all participants
- Actively participated in camp-wide games, costume days, crafts, sports and more, setting standard of staff excellence
Child and Youth Worker, Shelter Counselor
Women's Resources of Kawartha Lakes
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided emotional support to child residents, ensuring safety and wellbeing in and out of shelter
- Facilitated activities, counselling and academics with child residents on daily basis
Education
Associate of Arts - International Development
Humber College
Toronto, ON06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies, Communication Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON06.2019
High School Diploma -
Streetsville Secondary School
Mississauga06.2014
Skills
- Dance Technique Training
- Dance Choreography
- Program Planning
- Games Facilitation
- Music Selection and Editing
- Costume Selection
Accomplishments
- "Girl Boss" - Competitive Hip Hop Choreography
- "All We Got" - Competitive Hip Hop Choreography
- Recreational Hip Hop Choreography, Age 4-16
- Get Up & Dance
- Will 2K
- JAWS
- Tricky
- OMG!
- Queens of Hip Hop
- Recreational Jazz Choregraphy, Age 4-10
- Love Bugs!
Personal Dance Accomplishments
- Wilfrid Laurier Competitive Dance Team (2015-2019) - Executive Team Member
- RAD Ballet Exam (2014) - Advanced 1, Distinction
- Dance Canada Pageant (2014) - Senior Soloist, 8th Place, "Depth Over Distance"
- IDO World Dance Championship (2014) - Team Canada Member - Gold, Silver and Bronze Winning
- Special Award "Quality Style and Femininity" (2014) - Senior Solo "Cry to Me"
Professional Development
- High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development
- Behaviour Management Systems Training
- Mental Health First Aid
- First-Aid and CPR-C Certificate
- ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness
Timeline
Dance Instructor, Competitive & Recreational
Strictly Dance
01.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Dance Instructor
Cutting Edge Dance Academy
01.2023 - 06.2024
Program Coordinator - Camps, Youth & Inclusion
Town of Newmarket | Recreation and Culture Services
01.2023 - 10.2023
Outdoor Education 'Initiatives' Coordinator
Youth Leadership Camps Canada
06.2022 - 08.2022
Child and Youth Worker, Shelter Counselor
Women's Resources of Kawartha Lakes
10.2021 - 05.2022
Camp Counsellor, Program Instructor
Youth Leadership Camps Canada
01.2015 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - International Development
Humber College
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies, Communication Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
High School Diploma -
Streetsville Secondary School
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