Hannan Taylor
Summary
With a proven track record at Expressions Dance Company, I excel in creating engaging dance curricula and enhancing student abilities through innovative choreography. My expertise extends to sports massage therapy, where I've significantly improved client performance and satisfaction. Skilled in class leadership and relationship building, I bring a unique blend of instructional excellence and interpersonal skills to foster growth and success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher
Expressions Dance Company
Christchurch, CAN
01.2020 - Current
- Enhanced student performance by implementing creative and engaging dance routines.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop a comprehensive dance curriculum for various age groups and skill levels.
- Assessed students'' progress and provided constructive feedback, enabling continuous improvement in their dance abilities.
- Organized and led rehearsals for successful school performances, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer''s strengths while improving areas of weakness.
- Created a safe and inclusive environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through dance, regardless of their background or experience level.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
Canterbury Builders Ltd
Clayton Mitchell
Ilam, CAN
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Sports Massage Therapist
KOHA
Christchurch, CAN
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Improved client athletic performance by providing targeted sports massage therapy sessions.
- Increased client satisfaction and retention through personalized treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Reduced injury occurrence among clients by educating them on proper body mechanics, stretching techniques, and muscle strengthening exercises.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive care plans for athletes, ensuring optimal recovery and performance enhancement.
- Maintained a high level of expertise in sports massage therapy techniques through regular professional development courses and workshops.
- Developed strong relationships with local coaches and trainers to promote collaboration and referrals between organizations for mutual benefit.
- Registered and managed case files, detailed notes and progress on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillmorton High School
Christchurch, NZLevel 6 Diploma LBP Builder - Building Technology
Bicto
Christchurch, NZLevel 5 Diploma in Sports Remedial Massage - Massage Therapy
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ01.2022
Skills
- Takes control and takes leadership
- Highly qualified to train and teach Massage, Building and Dance
- I have a Health and Wellness Diploma Level 5 Certificate
- Class leadership
- Safety awareness
- Event Planning
- Student Motivation
- Costume Selection and Design
- Posture coaching
- Instructional Best Practices
- Student Engagement
- Class Management
- Goal Setting
- Flexibility improvements
- Strength development
- Dance Program Development
- Performance Assessments
- Relationship Building
- Competitive Dance
- Mentoring
- Performance Coordination
- Competition Preparation
- Performance Planning
- Creating Choreography
- Teaching strategies
- Tap and jazz
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety understanding
- Modern ballet training
- Discipline management
- Clear Communication
Life
Life is very full on and provides very little time to enjoy yourself so I use dance massage and building the part of my hobbies to keep me interested as well as keeping me up to date.
Timeline
Canterbury Builders Ltd
Clayton Mitchell
03.2023 - 04.2024
Sports Massage Therapist
KOHA
01.2022 - 09.2022
Dance Teacher
Expressions Dance Company
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hillmorton High School
Level 6 Diploma LBP Builder - Building Technology
Bicto
Level 5 Diploma in Sports Remedial Massage - Massage Therapy
Ara Institute of Canterbury