Charlotte Payne
Tibbertron,Shropshire
Summary
Accomplished dance educator with expertise in street dance, commercial jazz, and contemporary dance. Demonstrates proficiency in choreography and performance techniques, alongside adept student assessment skills. Utilises adaptable teaching methods to motivate and engage students while ensuring effective classroom management. Skilled in performance coordination and audition preparation strategies, with a strong foundation in dance theory application. Committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment that inspires creativity and excellence in aspiring dancers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of dance
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Birmingham, West Midlands
03.2023 - Current
- Choreographed an array of dance pieces for showcases involving Years 10 to 13.
- Directed a successful Year 10 Showcase, exhibiting strong leadership and creativity.
- Tailored teaching approaches based on individual student paces to enhance engagement.
- Established a supportive learning environment fostering personal development.
- Utilised positive reinforcement strategies for effective confidence building in students.
- Guided audition preparation sessions, resulting in increased success rates.
- Maintained regular communication with parents about student progress and needs.
- Delivered instruction in multiple dance genres, including jazz, contemporary, and street.
Sports coach for children
Crossbar Coaching
Telford , Shropshire
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed logistics of travel arrangements for away games or tournaments, ensuring smooth operations on the day.
- Developed children's physical abilities by planning and implementing engaging sports sessions.
- Encouraged positive attitudes towards physical activity by making sports enjoyable for children.
- Promoted principles of good sportsmanship amongst the children, fostering a respectful team environment.
- Worked alongside Headteachers in developing PE curriculums that were both engaging and beneficial to students' physical development.
- Cultivated inclusive environments with zero-tolerance on bullying to promote interaction.
- Coached young individuals to refine specific techniques and enhance confidence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education and Dance
University of Worcester
Worcester 09.2018 - 05.2021
PGCE - Secondary Dance
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 09.2021 - 05.2022
Skills
- Street dance and commercial jazz
- Contemporary dance expertise
- Choreography and performance techniques
- Student assessment skills
- Teaching and pedagogical strategies
- Motivating and engaging students
- Performance coordination
- Dance theory application
- Adaptable teaching methods
- Classroom management
- Audition preparation strategies
Affiliations
- Crossfit
- Watching live sport
- Watching musicals and concerts
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher of dance
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
03.2023 - Current
Sports coach for children
Crossbar Coaching
09.2022 - 03.2023
PGCE - Secondary Dance
University of Wolverhampton
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education and Dance
University of Worcester
09.2018 - 05.2021
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