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Victoria Fruci

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Dynamic, people-centered educator passionate about fostering global citizenship through experiential education, movement-based learning, and culturally responsive teaching. Skilled in building partnerships with community stakeholders, facilitating meaningful learning experiences, and connecting real-world engagement to personal growth and life skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dance Instructor

Boogaloo Dance Academy
Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2025 - Current
  • Plan and manage class schedules while fostering a supportive, engaging learning atmosphere tailored to varied learning needs.
  • Monitor student progress through ongoing assessment, offering personalized feedback and coaching to encourage growth and skill development.
  • Design and deliver age-appropriate choreography that builds technical skills, encourages self-expression, and prepares students for performances.
  • Create an inclusive and safe space where students of all backgrounds can express themselves and collaborate creatively through movement.

High School Programs Coordinator and Facilitator

Insight Global Education
Vancouver, Canada
09.2021 - Current

Sales and Program Development:

  • Designed educational travel programs aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Cultivated and maintained partnerships with new and returning schools to deliver customized experiences.

Operations and Partnership Management:

  • Built and managed relationships with NGOs, social enterprises, and vendors across Canada to support program delivery.
  • Supported risk management planning, training, and on-call crisis response to ensure program safety and quality.
  • Maintained accurate departmental records, including budgets, HR documents, and project timelines.

Leadership and Facilitation:

  • Mentored new staff, providing program knowledge, and operational guidance.
  • Facilitated domestic and international educational programs, enriching student experiences through collaborative reflection and curriculum-aligned content.

Customer Experience Associate

TD Canada Trust
Ottawa, Canada
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Executed seamless financial transactions, such as deposits, withdrawals, and bill payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established protocols.
  • Demonstrated a proactive approach in understanding and assessing customer needs, recommending tailored solutions to meet their specific financial requirements.
  • Addressed and resolved customer concerns promptly and effectively, utilizing standardized procedures and escalating complex issues as appropriate for timely resolution.
  • Participated in training sessions related to new products or services offered by the company.

Dance Instructor/Front Desk Receptionist

KV Dance Studio
Ottawa, Canada
09.2017 - 08.2020
  • Taught dancers aged 4–18 (and occasional adult classes) across multiple styles, including Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary.
  • Trained recreational and competitive students in technique and choreography, with a focus on performance readiness.
  • Co-developed and launched KV’s Tap program, aligning it with the ADAPT curriculum.
  • Supported studio operations using platforms like Excel, Mindbody, and Punchpass to manage schedules, and improve efficiency.
  • Coordinated custom studio bookings, creating tailored itineraries to meet client needs.

Educational Tour Leader

Brightspark Canada
Toronto, Canada
04.2019 - 05.2020
  • Managed the on-the-ground logistics for educational tours for groups of up to 200 students and staff, ensuring enriching and memorable experiences.
  • Advocated for group needs through the duration of the programs.
  • Coordinated health and safety protocols, and contingency plans, prioritizing participant well-being throughout the tour.
  • Led the enhancement of interactive elements of tours through thoughtful debriefs, morning check-ins, and by engaging with them directly throughout the day to get to know them better.

Education

Bachelor of Global and International Studies - Major in Global Development, Minor in Sociology

Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
06.2021

Skills

  • Choreography design
  • Program development
  • Community engagement
  • Risk management
  • Educational facilitation
  • Budget management
  • Training facilitation
  • Community building
  • Project coordination
  • Crisis management

Certification

  • Standard First AID CPR-C, St. John Ambulance 2024
  • TCPS 2: CORE - Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
  • High Five
  • ADAPT and RAD trained (dance education)

Affiliations

United Nations Association in Canada: Generation SDG Mentor 2021 - 2022

  • Collaborated with youth to mentor and support their efforts in applying the UN Sustainable Development Goals to create positive community impact.
  • Facilitated weekly planning sessions, guiding youth in developing a platform to promote and share information about local businesses.

Insight @ CU: Club President 2022 - 2021:

  • Conducted and oversaw the financial responsibilities of the club.
  • Collaborated with other exec members to schedule weekly team meetings and review the overall goals and ambitions of the club.
  • Organized virtual workshops to share curriculum on Global Development with high school students.

Timeline

Dance Instructor

Boogaloo Dance Academy
02.2025 - Current

High School Programs Coordinator and Facilitator

Insight Global Education
09.2021 - Current

Customer Experience Associate

TD Canada Trust
04.2021 - 09.2021

Educational Tour Leader

Brightspark Canada
04.2019 - 05.2020

Dance Instructor/Front Desk Receptionist

KV Dance Studio
09.2017 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Global and International Studies - Major in Global Development, Minor in Sociology

Carleton University
Victoria Fruci