Grace De Witt
Warkworth,Auckland
Summary
Passionate dancer with several years of experience in teaching and choreographing, as well as documented skills in classroom and student management. I am a friendly and energetic professional with a strong ability to adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs and interests. Devoted to going above and beyond to nurture and encourage young dancers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teaching
Neverland Studios
, North
01.2024 - Current
- Saturday Pre-school w Grace from Term 1
- Thursday Mini Ballet w Jess from Term 2
- Saturday Pre-school w Jorja from Term 3
- Occasionally helped Hannah with ADV F Ballet, and Grace with Toddler Dance
Eclipse Lyrical Troupe Teacher
Mahurangi College
, Warkworth
01.2024 - Current
Eclipse lyrical was a lyrical dance troupe that I created at mahurangi college in 2024 with the goal of teaching students with less dance experience. Giving them a safe place to learn and grow as dancers.
As the teacher of eclipse I:
- Choreographed and taught students a dance for the Mahurangi College Dance 2024 Showcase
- Ran weekly practices and skill session to help students gain experience and learn basic dance skills
- Organised practices and trainings as well as costuming and student selection for the 2024 Dance showcase
Student Choreographer
Mahurangi College
, Warkworth
01.2021 - Current
I have been a student dance choreographer at Mahurangi College since year 9.
This has involved choreographing and teaching for Dance Showcases, DanceNZmade Regionals and Nationals, Velocity Interschool, Assemblies, and other Cultural Performances.
Part Time Teacher
DANCEnergy
, Mangawhai
01.2022 - 12.2023
This included:
- Choreographing and working with individual students to teach and perfect solos for them to compete
- Working with competition troupes to help teach and clean dances
- Assisting with Pre-school and Junior dance classes
Education
Mahurangi College
Warkworth, NZDance
Skills
- Leadership: As a protagonist leader I am skilled in decision making and conflict management Another trait of a protagonist leader is being an inspiring optimist who takes into account how others are feeling when making decisions
- Being proactive is a crucial skill that I am good at with the ability to take notice of my surroundings, creating and controlling the situation in order to help others before issues are able to arise
- I am a creative thinker who is able to adapt and problem solve based on the situations that I am in
- I have strong communication skills allowing me to converse and collaborate with ease
- With having what can sometimes be a very hectic schedule I have become great at time management being able to juggle school, dance and my other various activities whilst meeting and exceeding all deadline expectations
- I am able to and love to organise, plan and schedule and am good at strategic planning based on the needs of those who I am planning for
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Teaching
Neverland Studios
01.2024 - Current
Eclipse Lyrical Troupe Teacher
Mahurangi College
01.2024 - Current
Part Time Teacher
DANCEnergy
01.2022 - 12.2023
Student Choreographer
Mahurangi College
01.2021 - Current
Mahurangi College
Dance
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