MARY Gavilan
Richmond
Summary
Passionate Teacher experience in helping adult learners and minor students develop advanced abilities. Imparts deep love of thesubject area through well-planned lessons and hands-on activities. Consistently earns top marks from students for fun, engaging and in-depth classes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
Harbour Dance Centre, Studio North And UDC Studios
09.2006 - Current
- Planned routines for performances, competitions and video concepts.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and choreography
- Communicated with students in person, via email, and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Planned and oversaw a performing training group, couples, and individual dance performances.
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
Assistant Studio Manager
Studio North - Vancouver
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling admin, staff management and customer service.
- Supervised studio staff for timely, accurate and high-quality customer service.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
- Organized and maintained client databases for accurate communication information.
- Facilitated communication between clients and staff for smooth project processes.
- Retail sales for studio merchandise
Assistant Office Manager
Harbour Dance Centre
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Kept front office clean and well-organized to keep areas presentable for guests and maximize professional appeal.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation for purchases/cash out.
- Transferred and directed phone calls, guests, and mail to correct staff members.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Retail sales for studio merchandise
Education Assistant
Sacred Heart Elementary
09.2010 - 06.2015
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Assistant Studio Manager
Urban Dance Company
09.2006 - 06.2013
- Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
- Organized and maintained client databases for accurate communication information.
- Maintained studio equipment, including cameras, microphones and computers, to limit schedule disruptions.
- Retail sales for studio merchandise
Retail Sales Associate
Gap
07.1996 - 08.2000
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School
Richmond, BCSkills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Product and Service Sales
- Exceeding Customer Expectations
- Active Listener
- Multi-tasking skills
Timeline
Assistant Studio Manager
Studio North - Vancouver
07.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Office Manager
Harbour Dance Centre
08.2017 - 09.2020
Education Assistant
Sacred Heart Elementary
09.2010 - 06.2015
Dance Instructor
Harbour Dance Centre, Studio North And UDC Studios
09.2006 - Current
Assistant Studio Manager
Urban Dance Company
09.2006 - 06.2013
Retail Sales Associate
Gap
07.1996 - 08.2000
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School
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