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How to write a dance instructor resume
Craft a resume summary statement
Put a resume summary on the top of your resume to highlight your accomplishments. A resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to write a strong, impressive resume summary:
Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.
Step 2: Include your years of experience in dance instructor-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.
Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.
Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.
These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some dance instructor interviews.Please upload your resume so Zippia’s job hunt AI can draft a summary statement for you.
List the right project manager skills
Your Skills section is an easy way to let recruiters know you have the skills to do the job. Just as importantly, it can help your resume not get filtered out by hiring software. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:
- Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
- Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
- Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.
Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a dance instructor resume:
- Dance Classes
- Role Model
- Hip Hop Dance
- Dance Program
- Fine Arts
- Front Desk
- Dance Studio
- Syllabus
- Musical Theater
- Pointe
- Dance Routines
- Modern Dance
- Ballroom Dance
- Group Classes
- Dance Education
- Group Lessons
- Dance Choreography
- Early Childhood Development
- Dance
- Develop Rapport
- Warm UPS
- Costumes
- Creative Movement
- Leadership
- Constructive Criticism
- Dance Performances
- Zumba
- Jazz Dance
- Technical Proficiency
- Physical Fitness
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How to structure your work experience
Your work experience should be structured:
- With your most recent roles first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
- Job title, along with company name and location on the left.
- Put the corresponding dates of employment on the left side.
- Keep only relevant jobs on your work experience.
How to write dance instructor experience bullet points
Your resume is not a list of responsibilities or a job description. Instead, it is your chance to show your accomplishments and show why you're good at what you do.
- Use the What, How, and Why format. Answering these questions turns a bland job description into an effective showcase of your abilities.
- What were your responsibilities or goals?
- How did you accomplish them?
- Why were your results important? (How did it impact your company? Can you quantify the results in numbers? )
Here are examples from great dance instructor resumes:
Work history example #1
Dance Instructor
ESL Federal Credit Union
- Developed and conducted ESL lessons in grammar, vocabulary, and oral/written communication targeted at adult immigrants of all academic backgrounds
- Aided international students in preparing standardized tests including TOEFL and ACT online
- Coordinated in-company language classes for ESL students from elementary to advance for professionals.
- Coordinated with and mentored TESL MA and Certificate candidates from ECU and NC State to help acclimate them to ESL pedagogy.
- Created video-based supplemental learning materials for ESL students.
Work history example #2
Studio Assistant
Portrait Innovations
- Posed then photographed children and families Assisted customers in the selection of photo packages
- Opened and closed the studio, prepared cash deposits.
- Provided clients with advice on color coordination, composition, and overall gestalt.
- Posed and photographed children, families and single adult subjects.
- Utilized Adobe Photoshop for creative work projects.
Work history example #3
Assistant Secretary
H&R Block
- Managed sensitive business communications, data, and other information in a discreet and confidential manner.
- Maintained all Email and files using CompuServe for Windows.
- Authorized trusted Communications Security Agent for systems maintenance and updates.
- Reconciled and balanced general ledger, payroll and inventory control reports.
- Ensured accurate communication on human resource topic with variety of bureaus with mutual interest; developing a working relationship.
Work history example #4
Dance Instructor
Gainesville Health & Fitness
- Incorporated social topics to develop appropriate attitudes and acceptance of personal and cultural awareness.
- Coordinated the review, revision and creation of Operational Policies within Central Sterile Department; Followed infection control procedures
- Provided hands-on training to students in preparation to pass Phlebotomy certification.
- Organized the students when the dojo master was occupied.
- Assisted in Computer Based Education initiatives to future online instruction could be delivered driving new student enrollments.
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Add an education section to your resume
- The highest degree you have achieved.
- TWhere you attended school, and the dates (Although if you graduated some time ago, leave the date off to avoid ageism)
- TField of study
- TAny honors, relevant coursework, achievements, or pertinent activities
Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:
Master's Degree in dance
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
2014 - 2015
Bachelor's Degree in psychology
University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA
2009 - 2012
Highlight your dance instructor certifications on your resume
If you have any additional certifications or education-like achievements, add them to the education section.
To list, use the full name of the certification and the organization that issued it, along with the date of achievement.
If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your dance instructor resume:
- Instructor
- First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Instructor Certification (EPIC)