Lauren Atkins

Experience

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  Point Loma High School

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2010

  Dance Director

  • Dance instructor for 20 intermediate-advanced dance students twice-weekly over one academic year • Developed choreography, scheduled dance performances and coordinated costume designs for performance• Coordinated the services of two additional choreographers to augment the quality of the performance programming and created class syllabus, prepared off-campus permission slips and managed inventory of company property loans• Mentored 2 Student Directors and held auditions for 5 company performances • Maintained a high level of patience and an effective communication system for students and their parents • Provided supplies and services within budgetary allowance Show less

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  Westville Chelsea

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Server

  • Provided a positive dining experience in a popular bistro restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch• Fulfilled multiple, specific and detailed requests in a fast-paced environment• Managed individual responsibilities while contributing to team performance • Demonstrated maturity in honoring the privacy requirements of celebrity customers • Managed multiple phone lines for take-out and delivery services

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  Rancho Santa Fe School District

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Provided a balanced daily program with student-initiated and adult-directed activities implementing teacher’s education plan for grades K-8• Maintained classroom routine with a calm, clean and safe productive learning environment• Responded to students’ diverse needs by providing a variety of instructional strategies and resources• Exemplified enthusiasm and good humor while commanding respect• Closely supervised all students to ensure their safety and prevent accidents• Aided special education department providing student success in academics and daily living• Utilized previous experience working with students K-12• Supported all teachers and staff as yard supervisor and classroom aide when requested Show less • Dance instructor for elementary and middle school dance students during class and after school• Dance P.E. teacher for 12 intermediate dance students 5 days per week for the academic year• Developed choreography for assemblies, school activities and school wide performances• Coordinated and instructed after school dance workshops each trimester for grades 5-8• Produced a full length dance show featuring outside professional dancers of the San Diego community• Provided positive instruction of ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and modern dance• Managed district calendar, emails and staff communication through VMware Zimbra Web Client Show less

  • Substitute Teacher

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  • Dance Teacher

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
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  PGK Dance Project

  Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

  Apprentice Company Member/Dance Instructor

  • Practiced modern-contemporary dance technique including ballet, partnering, inversions and improvisation• Co-taught performance repertoire to summer workshop participants age 16 and up• Requested to substitute for company director, teaching Beginning Contemporary dance for adults• Performed professionally throughout the San Diego community in business spaces and outdoor venues• Professionally performed with audience participation for the youth of San Diego at Malcom X Library• Exposure to a diverse cultural environment including the LGBT community of San Diego Show less

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  San Mateo Union High School District

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Substitute Teacher

  • Implemented teacher’s classroom agenda, and monitored students’ needs consistent with current classroom environment for grades 9-12• Maintained classroom routine and responded to students’ diverse needs by utilizing various instructional strategies and resources• Exemplified enthusiasm and good humor while commanding respect• Supported school staff members and student programs• Managed teaching schedule and district communication through Aesop Substitute Placement• Utilized previous experience working with students K-12 Show less

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  Elk Grove Unified School District

  Mar 2014 - Jul 2014

  Substitute Teacher

  • Utilized various instructional strategies and resources to implement teacher’s classroom agenda• Monitored students’ needs consistent with current classroom environment for grades K-12• Supported school staff members and student programs with enthusiasm and good humor• Closely supervised all students to ensure their safety and prevent accidents• Managed teaching schedule through Smart Find Express Substitute Placement Program• Utilized previous experience working with students K-12 Show less