Marilyn Terry

Experience

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  Los Angeles Pierce College: Special Services

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Assistant Secretary

  High paced office environment and multi-taskAnswered phone calls and scheduling appointments to see multiple counselors of the office.Proctored exams for students with multiple disabilities (visual and physical).Worked with multiple students to aid with their questions about services, facility, testing, etc.

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  YMCA of the USA

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2020

  Director of the Musical Theatre Program Peter Pan, Peter Pan Junior, Grease, Wizard of Oz, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, Cinderella, Willy Wonka, Lion King JuniorCreative Movement, Parent/Child, Jazz, Hip-hop, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Tour a Culture Ages include 2yrs old-adults. Performances at annual show case and various events

  • Youth Director

    Aug 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Youth Instructor

    Jan 2006 - Mar 2020
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  North Valley YMCA

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2017

  Dance Coordinator

  Coordinate & run dance program serving 800-1000 participants per week ages 2-Adult.Engage Parent’s and Volunteers in meaningful experiences in the classroom and at eventsManages partner and vendor relationships for programming, shows, special events, and more.Statistics, auditing, and management of Dance Program budget, including financial development & fundraising: traditional fundraising, sponsorships & partnerships, in kind and grant funded.Large scale event planning: including annual Musical Theater production, Recital, Showcase, Winter Concert, Fashion Show, and more.Manages marketing and communication with participants, staff, and partners, digital and print.Develop and maintain planning & policy committees.Manage Program Assets: Costumes, Shirts, branded material, supplies, rooms, and equipment.Tracks, verifies, and manages impact statistics for annual report: including surveys, evaluations, and statistics. Show less

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  Los Angeles Unified School District

  Apr 2014 - Jan 2017

  Substitute Dance Teacher

  Responsible for overseeing students throughout the day Responsible for following curriculum left by instructor Responsible for leading stretches and warm-upsResponsible for creating new choreography in different styles of dance

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  Dance Time

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  Mobile Dance Teacher

  Created vendored dance programs for elementary schools, preschools, and daycare centersPartner with head of center/school and teachers to create meaningful program that matches the need of the communityProvide performance opportunities to engage with parents

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  Amy and Marilyn

  Jan 2016 - now

  Children's Song Writer

  Works as a partnership with business partner AmyWrites children's songs for ballet, creative movement, and physical education Creates dance moves to actively follow along with songs written

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  Productions With Miss Marilyn

  May 2022 - now

  Creative Director/ Owner

  Creates dance programs for schools in the San Fernando Valley. Partners with directors/ principals and teachers to create meaningful programs. Provides performance opportunities for dancers to perform the skills they’ve learned and develop self confidence while performing on stage.

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  Dance Time

  Aug 2022 - now

  Mobile Dance Teacher

  Creates vendored dance programs for elementary schools, preschools, and daycare centers. Partners with head of center/school and teachers to create meaningful programs that matches the need of the community.