Christina Stampolis

Christina Stampolis

Dance Specialist Leave Replacement

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Educator Seeking Career Transition

  • Education

    • Hofstra University

      2007 - 2010
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Dance Education 3.71 GPA
    • Hunter College

      2012 - 2014
      Master of Arts (MA) Dance Education 3.84 GPA
  • Experience

    • Walt Whitman High School

      Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
      Dance Specialist Leave Replacement

      -Hired as leave replacement for dance specialist after completing student teaching placement-Created and implemented lesson plans for students at all levels grades 9-12-Choreographed ballet and modern dance for annual dance concert-Directed and stage managed dance concert

    • Dance Visions NY

      Apr 2010 - May 2014
      Dancer

      -Duncan style technique classes and repertory performances

    • The Lorge School

      Sept 2010 - Jun 2015
      Dance Specialist

      -Piloted dance program for 96 K-12 special education students with emotional disturbance and learning disabilities-Developed curriculum which fosters an appreciation for the arts through dance technique, history, creative movement and interdisciplinary learning-Create, differentiate and implement lesson plans and assessments for students at all grades and levels using the Common Core State Standards and the New York City Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in Dance -Co-direct and choreograph for annual Performance Day and various dance performances Show less

    • YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
      Zumba Instructor/Dance Instructor

      -Pre-Ballet ages 3-4-Zumba Kids ages 5-12-Zumba for teens ages 16-18

    • Ballroom On The Bay

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Zumba Instructor

      -Zumba Kids ages 5-10-Zumba Gold for seniors

    • Bronx Charter School for the Arts

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
      Zumba Instructor

      -Zumba classes for parents

    • Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
      Middle School Dance Teacher

      -Developed dance curriculum which fostered an appreciation for the arts through dance technique, history, creative movement and interdisciplinary learning.-Created, differentiated and implemented lesson plans and assessments for 7th and 8th grade students using the New York City Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in Dance, NYS Learning Standards for the Arts, and the National Core Arts Standards

    • The Last Bite Blog

      Feb 2016 - now
      Social Media Manager

      -Organically self-developed and branded the Instagram page @thelastbiteblog-Provide social media marketing services and content creation for local restaurants and businesses, as well as product promotion within the food and beverage industry-Self-developed www.thelastbiteblog.org as a supplementary platform for food writing collaborations

    • NYC Department of Education

      Aug 2016 - now
      Dance Teacher

      -Piloted and developed 6-12th grade dance program for a new public school within the NYC Outward Bound Expeditionary Learning network-Arts team lead and teacher mentor-Wrote, differentiated, and implemented curriculum and assessments that foster appreciation for the arts-Collaborated with colleagues across a variety of teams -Organized, directed, and promoted dance and theater productions and events

    • The Whale’s Tale

      May 2021 - now
      Server

      -Service guests with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner in a fast-paced, high volume restaurant-Take orders and process digital and cash payment through the Toast POS system-Additional experience with food expediting and bartending

    • Harbor Head Brewing Company

      Jan 2023 - now
      Server

      -Service guests with beverages in a positive and friendly manner in an intimate brewery-Guide customers to beers they enjoy-Manage social media

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • New York State Initial Certification Dance K-12

      New York State Education Department
      May 2010
    • New York Professional Certification Dance K-12

      New York State Education Department
      May 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Christina Stampolis
      National Honor Society for Dance Arts - May 2014 -Hunter College chapter-Honor for merit, leadership and academic achievement in dance education
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Lead Facilitator

      Issued by AHRC Dance at Hofstra University on Jan 2008
      AHRC Dance at Hofstra UniversityAssociated with Christina Stampolis