Laura Tijerina

Experience

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  Benavides Boys and Girls club of America

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Dance Coach

  Choreographed hip-hop routine showcased at the Boys and Girls Club yearly conferenceWorked with a diverse age group of children with no previous dance experience

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  Dance Expressions Studio

  Aug 2010 - May 2012

  Dance Expressions Studio

  Taught ballet, jazz, and tap from beginning to intermediate/advanced level courses Designed choreography for the end of the year performance

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of America

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2013

  Education Specialist
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  Freelance

  May 2016 - May 2017

  Dance Summer Workshops

  Introduce students to different styles of dance techniques, adjust according to directors demands.Teach an intensive curriculum with emphasis in movement range and performance quality.

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  Kinderdance International, Inc.

  Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Kinderdance Hill Country

  Teach Kinderdance programs that integrate educational concepts with the fundamentals of ballet, and other dance forms in a developmentally designed curriculum for children ages 2 to 12. Design or rearrange curriculum to fit the skill level of all students.Create choreography for Recitals, to showcase progress and performance of students.

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  Brownsville Independent School District

  Aug 2017 - now

  High School Teacher/ Dance Director

  Direct the varsity dance team and the ballroom organization of all levels from beginner to advanced. responsible for all day operation of the program such as arrangements for transportation, lodging, meals and the program’s budget.Plan and rehearse for events and performances such as football season, district events, dance recitals, district dance competition, regional dance competition, ballroom competition, pep rallies, basketball season, etc.