Tap Dancing Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Vernon, NJ

I am a highly motivated and student-focused Dance Instructor with extensive experience in designing and implementing popular and engaging dance programs. Successful history of directing and choreographing highly acclaimed recitals, ballets, and concerts. Dedicated to helping students reach their full potential while perfecting performances. Known for maintaining great relationships with students and their families based on trust, encouragement, and integrity. My strengths include my dedication as a learning advocate, and commitment to performance excellence. I excel at designing programs to effectively teach and train diverse groups of learners. Throughout my career, I have received consistent positive feedback from colleagues, parents, and school boards for implementing new programs while driving change that fosters student development and positive learning environments. Although

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Expert in Jazz and Urban Tap My name is Micah Houston and I am a 24 year old Boston native working as a freelance choreographer. I specialize in management and production of careers within Music,Theater, Visual Art and Design, and Modeling just to name a few. We have over 7 artist signed within our label. I have worked in dance and entertainment for over 10 years now, joining partnerships with Russell Ferguson and Kevin Hunte (CEO of Magick Blyss Ent), winner and top 12 finalist of SYTYCD season 6. I attended Boston Arts Academy in which I majored in Theatre performance and minored in dance movement. I also minored in Broadcast and Media production, Stage and tech design and Costume and make-up design just to name a few. I have had intense Martial Arts training for over 7 years now focusing within the forms of Capoeira, Kung Fu, Wing Chun, Mua Thai and Drunken Boxing. I am very energetic

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I am currently getting my Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology. I have a Bachelors in Exercise Science. I have had many years of anatomy, physiology and algebra. I have also helped classmates with studying, homework, etc. I was a dance teacher for 9 years with my specialty in tap. I was also a teaching assistant as an undergrad.

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Have been tap dancing professionally for over 20 years. In touring companies as an ensemble tap dancer, as a solo improvisational tap dancer & choreographer. Has traveled extensively teaching tap all across the US. Adjunct professor of dance at Cedar Crest College for 10 years, as well as a master lecturer & adjunct professor at the University of the Arts for 3 years. Free form jazz & rhythm based tap dance, with a concentration on specific tap dance technique, musicality, clarity & improvisation. Currently, I am teaching jazz based rhythm tap & performing as a solo improvisational tap dancer throughout the US. Prior to being an adjunct tap professor for 10 years at Cedar Crest College (Allentown, PA) & a master lecturer/adjunct at the University of the Arts (Philadelphia, PA), I was an ensemble tap dancer with Germaine Salsberg's A & G Dance in New York City; Heather Cornell's Manhattan

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I believe each child learns in their own way. Therefore, differentiated instructional strategies are important in helping each child become as successful as possible. It is important for children to feel comfortable and motivated to learn. There is no better feeling than knowing you a part of a child's success. I am currently in my last semester of my Masters program at St. John’s University and will have my New York State Initial certification in K-6 by May 2011.As a student teacher in the first and fourth grade classrooms, I have been able to utilize and build upon the courses taken as part of my education. I was able to design and implement my own lesson plans, as well as modify to meet the needs of all students. From this experience I have been able to further develop instruction for both groups and individuals in reading and math. Prior to my student teaching I was a teaching assist

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I was: -Planning and preparing courses and lessons; -Teaching according to the pupils educational needs; -Assessing, recording and reporting the development; -Communicating and consulting with parents; -Revviewing from time to time my methods of teaching. I am exceptionally conscientious, disciplined, well motivated and sensitive individual combining dedication and determination to bring positive changes in my field of work. I have taught different subjects: English, History, Literature and Mathematcs in different schools.

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I graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis in 2007. Since then, I have spent my time in New York working as a Strategic Planner/Copywriter at Saatchi & Saatchi New York. I was a resume consultant and statistics tutor during my time at Washington University, and I am now available to tutor across a number of different subjects. My SAT Math and Verbal scores were both above 720, and I scored a perfect 800 on my SAT II Writing Exam. After 8 years of French Language & Literature study and 6 months working in Paris, I am happy to say that I speak fluent French and can tutor nearly any level of French studies. Additionally, I've taken a number of AP exams, and am comfortable tutoring multiple levels of math or statistics. I was an AP kid and a "grade whore" for the better part of my life, and I understand what it takes to get ahead. I'm happiest when working with high s

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I am currently the Sixth Grade History Teacher at Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School. My responsibilities at WCCS include developing rigorous objectives for the Sixth Grade History curriculum. Moreover, I serve as a Special Education Guided Reading Instructor for eight, Sixth grade students. I have experience working with children with learning differences both in and out of the classroom setting. In addition, I served as Co-Director of Bear Buddies in Brunswick, ME. for three years. Furthermore, I studied French for six years - in middle, high school and in college. I have tutored students in the subject for four years. I take great pleasure in teaching and working with children. I have a clear dedication and passion for learning and I hope to inspire that in others. I know that all students can learn and I take great care and pride in working with students to reach their full

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I knew I wanted to teach five minutes into my first teaching job. In 2010, I graduated SUNY Old Westbury College earning certification in Special Education (1-6) and Childhood Education (1-6). As one of the older matriculating students in the class and a mother of two girls, I have seen how different methods of teaching worked with different children. Being a wife and mother, for sure, are meaningful life experiences; but as a dance teacher working with children, I am familiar with the discipline it takes to achieve specifically defined goals. For the past 20 years I have taught ballet. I student taught in a high needs school district and am familiar with state standards. I say with confidence that my life experiences,enthusiasm, energy,passion for teaching and honed instincts as a teacher make me more confident, driven, enthusiastic and employable than the average new graduate. I am ab

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