Hi, I’m
Shoshana Pollock
Dance Teacher
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Competitive dancer experienced in teaching children dance. Trained dancer at the Arbutus Dance Academy. Continuing dancing at Recreational Dance Company through Mcgill University.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Hativkah
Summer Camp Counselor
06.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Choreographed, taught and cleaned group dances to children aged 8-14
- Guided and cared for kids ages 8-14 as they participated in various activities
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
Arbutus Dance Academy
Substitute Dance Teacher
09.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Led classes of up to 20 children through warm up & stretching, center exercises, and across the floor.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
York House School
Student Executive Choregrapher
09.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Choreographed and taught two dances to group of 15 girls in varying skill level.
- Cleaned dances in preparation for performance.
- Edited several songs together.
Inclusion Youth Services Activities Club
Club Leader
09.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Supported and mentored teens with disabilities in building life skills
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to engage students and enhance learning.
Arbutus Dance Academy
Assistant Dance Teacher
09.2016 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Taught and explained choreography by demonstrating and breaking down steps.
- Provided corrections to help students improve technique.
- Worked one-on-one with students struggling to keep up with group.
- Monitored student behavior and addressed problems appropriately.
Camp Developer and Leader
08.2020 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Organized and executed a week long camp for kids ranging from ages 3-9
- Choreographed and taught dances to camp participants
Education
Mcgill UniversityMontreal, QC
Bachelor of Arts And Science from Cognitive Science
04.2026
York House SchoolVancouver, BC
High School Diploma
06.2022
Skills
- Ability to teach and choreograph jazz, contemporary and ballet
- Skilled in working with kids of all ages
Accomplishments
- Competitive dancer ages 9-17
- Cecchetti ballet exams levels 1-6 and intermediate passed with special merit
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Hativkah
06.2022 - 08.2022
Substitute Dance Teacher
Arbutus Dance Academy
09.2021 - 06.2022
Student Executive Choregrapher
York House School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Club Leader
Inclusion Youth Services Activities Club
09.2021 - 06.2022
Camp Developer and Leader
08.2020 - 08.2020
Assistant Dance Teacher
Arbutus Dance Academy
09.2016 - 06.2021
Mcgill University
Bachelor of Arts And Science from Cognitive Science
York House School
High School Diploma
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