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Alicia Habenicht

Alicia Habenicht

Ruislip,Hertfordshire

Summary

Accomplished Dance Teacher with extensive experience working with adults and children from many different backgrounds in multicultural environments.

I strive to provide excellence in contemporary, modern, musical theatre, African and Jazz dance instruction, whilst nurturing each pupil's unique talent and creativity. I offer pupils of all ages a goal orientated dance program with technique training of a high calibre whilst maintaining a positive learning environment. Fostering their love and passion for the art of dance is my priority. I endeavor to enrich each pupils life with the arts and encourage each dancer to achieve their fullest potential in order to grow in their artistry of dance.

I believe that if you continue to learn you will never stop growing! As a teacher, choreographer and principal for many dance platforms, this is what I strive to do for the continual growth of my students, as well as for myself.

I have been changed by dance into the best version of myself and I want to share, nurture and give this passion to everyone I have the privilege of teaching.

(I HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK)

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Deputy Head of Dance and Drama

Mill Hill County High School
Mill Hill, Barnet
10.2023 - Current
  • TLR 2B holder as Deputy Head of Department and Head of House.
  • Teacher across KS3, KS4 and KS5
  • Organised performances, showcases and managed trips, workshops and events.
  • Created and implemented KS3 department rewards system.
  • Created a termly department newsletter.
  • Sourced and implemented a KS4 and KS5 dance uniform.
  • Assured compliance with educational standards for superior learning experiences.
  • Coordinated extracurricular programmes including Advanced Dance clubs and Technique training classes to promote holistic development of students.
  • Fostered positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased involvement in school activities.
  • Devised innovative curriculum plans to enhance educational outcomes.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress, identifying and addressing any potential learning difficulties or barriers.
  • Conducted regular observations of teachers and mentoring PGCE placement students and provided constructive feedback to enhance teaching practices.
  • Worked as part of the admissions team for Dance, running auditions for students to gain a Dance placement at the school.
  • Head of House:
  • Revamped the weekly slides for better engagement with the house system.
  • Manage a team of staff for pastoral care of my house.
  • Run house captain meetings and house assemblies.
  • Increase engagement for my house by hosting and managing house challenges.
  • Good communication with my house form tutors.

Student ( Personal Training)

Origym
07.2022 - Current
  • Currently studying to complete my Personal Training Diploma.
  • Studying Personal Training level 2,3 and 4. Including Diabetes Management, Obesity Management and Nutrition.

Principal Dance Teacher ( Studio Owner)

Living Lines Dance Centre
Hurley, Windsor and Maidenhead
04.2023 - 12.2023

https://livinglinesdancece.wixsite.com/lldc

  • Co-created all branding and website of studio.
  • Co-responsible for marketing, running, finances, documentation of studio.
  • Run workshops for after school and holiday clubs.
  • Delivering adult Stretch & Flex class.
  • Responsible for Contemporary/ Modern dance classes within the studio.
  • Developed, planned and delivered fun, safe and educational dance curriculum to students aged 3-60
  • Implemented class rules, promoted mutual respect and used gentle discipline for productive and punctual classes.
  • Set up studio and returned space to original state to promote timekeeping in shared workspace.
  • Upheld all studio guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Maintained necessary documentation to record class activities, student progress and payments.

Dance Teacher

Baylis Court School
Slough, Berkshire
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Teaching KS3, KS4, GCSE dance in school.
  • Maintained necessary documentation to record class activities, student progress.
  • Preparing GCSE students for written and practical exams.
  • Coached individual students in dance, personalizing teaching and support to best meet bespoke needs.
  • Prepared and delivered carefully crafted lessons to introduce students to dance technique and positions.
  • Choreographed dances, tailoring routines to meet different styles and levels of ability.
  • Upheld all school guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Upholding safeguarding and health and safety policies.
  • Supporting students through parent evenings.
  • Maintaining student behavior, achievements, interventions and mark-sheets on SIMS and Edulink.
  • Working alongside PE department to aid physical wellbeing of all students.
  • Instructed groups of up to 40 participants, creating interactive and productive learning environment.

Recruitment Consultant

Arrows Group Global
Covent Garden, Camden
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Maintained high suitability standards through diligent screening, interview and assessment processes.
  • Handled end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring smooth and swift transactions from initial advert to job offer.
  • Registered new candidates, developing a wide-ranging database to meet client recruitment needs.
  • Successfully placed 10 candidates in long-term roles, exceeding company onboarding targets.
  • Established positive relationships with prospective candidates through networking and regular communications.
  • Wrote job description adverts for Indeed, Google Jobs and LinkedIn.
  • Managed reference checks to verify candidate quality.
  • Expertly negotiated salary requirements and finalized arrangements between client and candidate.
  • Attracted top candidates using social media networking.
  • Monitored numerous job applications consecutively, qualifying and shortlisting responses to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Coached candidates through interview process to secure top roles.

Sales Negotiator

Foxtons Estate agency
Pinner, Harrow
03.2021 - 06.2021

• Registered applicants and buyers in BOS, regularly updating details to maintain
quality assurance compliance.
• Arranged and attended 50+ viewing appointments per month, facilitating future
purchase offers.
• Liaised with vendors, buyers and applicants to obtain feedback on property sale
processes.
• Liaised with potential buyers to qualify purchase potential, property requirements
and proceedability to determine and showcase suitable property offerings.
• Monitored and analyzed property trends and competition activities to strengthen
Foxtons's sales strategy.
• Supported office organization through supply management, reception cover and

Dance Teacher

Outline Dance Centre
Cape Town , Western Cape
01.2015 - 10.2020
  • Coached individual students in Modern, contemporary, Jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, physical theatre and african dance, providing personalized teaching and support to best meet bespoke needs.
  • Freelance work giving workshops and private tuition.
  • Implemented class rules to provide healthy, structured learning environment promoting respect and group cooperation.
  • Managing and organizing the satellite branches of Outline Dance studio in terms of choreography for shows, exams and competitions for adults and children.
  • Choreography for private tuition and large group numbers.
  • Setting the stage for productions, Including lighting and sound.
  • Communicating with parents on concerns of their child regarding dance progress.
  • Running the outreach program of Outline Dance Centre, teaching underprivileged SEN children at Rusthoff Aslo School.
  • Working with Dyslexic, ADHD and Autistic children.
  • Kept classrooms tidy and clean for classes.
  • Maintained thorough documentation for all classes, payments and appointments in line with Outline Dance Centre and AIDT policy.
  • Implementing and upholding all COVID-19 government rules and regulations for classes to provide healthy, structured learning environment promoting respect and group cooperation.
  • Upheld all studio guidelines and legal requirements and safeguarding of children.
  • Gave performances at The Playhouse Theatre, CTICC, Artscape Theatre as professional dancer.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.

Volunteering at charity

NAC, Girlguiding, HEY club, Rusthoff OSLO school
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2010 - 09.2020
  • Educating multi-cultural children, including SEMH children, in religious instruction.
  • Motivating and inspiring children in ethical and moral values.
  • Assisting in organizing and coordinating events, fundraisers and performances .
  • Taking the children on field trips and environmental excursions (eg. cleaning the beach).
  • Helping them reach "Badge" milestones and teaching them life-skills.
  • Teaching Dance to SEN underprivileged children.

Arial Silks Artist/ Performer

The Silks Workshop
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Performed for Range Rover 2019 Arial Hammock commercial advert.
  • Performance for FNB (First National Bank) and Smile FM at the CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre) on Arial silks for the FNB Business Women's Breakfast.

Dance teacher, Choreographer

Ninè Academy of Film, Stage and Dance
Cape Town, Western Cape
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Preparing performing arts students for AIDT dance exams. Training Contemporary Dance technique.
  • Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture.
  • Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
  • Choreographing dances for the use of exams and performances.

Tutor and home- schooling

Carey Hoare teaching David, Jeanette van der Merwe teaching Hanco, Barbara Campbell teaching Quinton
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2014 - 12.2018
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills on stronger ones.
  • Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.
  • Helped students prepare for routine and standardized tests, including college entrance exams.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Scribing for children with exam anxiety.
  • Motivating and encouraging the child's personal best.
  • Working with teens with learning disabilities.

Online ESL Teacher

Topica Native
Cape Town, Western Cape
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Delivered on-to-one and group teachings, maintaining student engagement and enthusiasm through subject passion and effective communication.
  • Evaluated student progress goals, providing positive praise and support with additional assistance as needed.
  • Teaching Vietnamese natives how to speak English via an online platform.
  • Prepared instruction materials and resources, supporting lesson plans and aiding student growth.

Assistant teacher at EYFS centre

Babies World
Cape Town, Western Cape
05.2012 - 09.2014
  • General care of infants and toddlers
  • Teaching and engaging in development activities with infants and toddlers according to the educational programme
  • Assisting with daily running of the nursery centre, keeping it clean and tidy.
  • Assisting children at meal times
  • Following safeguarding procedures.
  • Assessing children's growth in terms of developmental milestones.
  • Communication with, feedback to and building relationships with parents.
  • Working with Autistic, ADHD and Alcohol foetal syndrome babies and toddlers.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Dance Teacher

AIDT (Association of International Dance Teachers)
Western Cape

TEFL levels 2,3 & 4 - ESL teaching

Oplex Careers
Online

Certificate in First Aid - First Aid

Alpha Academy
Online

Senior Level 3 (Advanced) Qualification as a modern dancer - Modern, Contemporary Dance

AIDT (Association of International Dance Teachers)
Western Cape

Skills

  • Contemporary,Jazz, Lyrical, musical theatre, broadway, physical theatre, street style and African dancing
  • Teaching children and adults of all ages including SEN
  • Music mixing and cutting
  • Child development (knowledge of developmental milestones)
  • Ability to connect, engage with, stimulate and play with children
  • Able to asses a persons needs quickly as well as work around weakness
  • Fine arts
  • Organization
  • Experienced communicator in terms of multi-cultural youth and children
  • Administrative skills
  • Team player
  • Time management

Accomplishments

    I have placed First and third in the professional section at the TDA Eisteddfod (now named the MOVE competition). I have competed with solos, duets and large groups.

    My pupils have all received over commended 60% at Eisteddfod and my choreography has won first and second place for solos and duets.

    I have been part of large productions (at the Artscape Theatre, Cape Town), small film projects, plays and concerts.

    I am trained in RAD ballet, Aerial silks, African jazz, latin and ballroom dancing and have trained with/ attended extensive workshops with renound choreographers/ teachers/ dance companies such as Joshua Beamish, CAN Creations and Jazzart Dance Theatre Company.

Certification

Certificate in First Aid (CPD)

Level 1 Safeguarding Certificate (CPD)

Level1,2,3 &4 TEFL Masters Certificate (CPD)

AIDT Advanced Associate 2 Certificate

Senior Level 3 Modern Examination AIDT Certificate

Senior Contemporary Studio Solo Silver Award Certificate (MOVE Competition)

Affiliations

AIDT (Association of International Dance Teachers) Member (2015-present)

TDA member (2017-2019)

Languages

English
Native language
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate
B2
German
Intermediate
B1

Additional Information

  • Drivers license

Timeline

Deputy Head of Dance and Drama

Mill Hill County High School
10.2023 - Current

Principal Dance Teacher ( Studio Owner)

Living Lines Dance Centre
04.2023 - 12.2023

Dance Teacher

Baylis Court School
10.2022 - 10.2023

Student ( Personal Training)

Origym
07.2022 - Current

Recruitment Consultant

Arrows Group Global
07.2021 - 07.2022

Sales Negotiator

Foxtons Estate agency
03.2021 - 06.2021

Arial Silks Artist/ Performer

The Silks Workshop
01.2019 - 05.2020

Dance teacher, Choreographer

Ninè Academy of Film, Stage and Dance
06.2018 - 03.2020

Online ESL Teacher

Topica Native
06.2017 - 06.2018

Dance Teacher

Outline Dance Centre
01.2015 - 10.2020

Tutor and home- schooling

Carey Hoare teaching David, Jeanette van der Merwe teaching Hanco, Barbara Campbell teaching Quinton
01.2014 - 12.2018

Assistant teacher at EYFS centre

Babies World
05.2012 - 09.2014

Volunteering at charity

NAC, Girlguiding, HEY club, Rusthoff OSLO school
01.2010 - 09.2020

Certificate of Higher Education - Dance Teacher

AIDT (Association of International Dance Teachers)

TEFL levels 2,3 & 4 - ESL teaching

Oplex Careers

Certificate in First Aid - First Aid

Alpha Academy

Senior Level 3 (Advanced) Qualification as a modern dancer - Modern, Contemporary Dance

AIDT (Association of International Dance Teachers)
Alicia Habenicht