Holly Prestwidge
Albion Park
Summary
Experienced with creating dynamic and inclusive dance curriculums. Utilises strong communication to inspire and guide students of all levels. Track record of effective class management and innovative choreography.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Teacher
DDC Dance Studios, Albion Park Rail
01.2017 - Current
- Teacher in children's dance classes
- Supervision of children aged 2-18
- Prepare and deliver class programs
- Prepare and alter class programs for children with additional support needs
- Ability to assist children and adults with ASD, ADHD, Prada Willi Syndrome, Down Syndrome, and other varying diversities
Teachers Aide
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), South Coast
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Implementing strategies to support students' learning
- Following direction of class teacher
- Assisting teacher in delivery of lesson plans
- Playground duty
- Assisting students to regulate emotions
- Work across multiple sites
Educator
Peak Sports and Learning, Illawarra
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Supervision and ensuring safety of primary school-aged children
- Prepare and deliver sport, educational and creative activities
- Prepare and deliver programs for children with additional needs
- Assisting with homework tasks
Education
Year 7 - 12 -
Wollongong High School of The Performing Arts
11-2020
Certificate 4 - Dance Teaching and Management
Australian Teachers of Dance
12-2026
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Relationship building
- Adaptability in teaching
- Effective Communication Skills
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Professional and personal experience supporting a range of disabilities
- Goal setting
- Student engagement
Accomplishments
- Participated in Southern Stars, Regional and State Dance Festivals, and Lighthouse Dance Project
- Travelled to America with dance studio, assist in organising dance eisteddfods
- Academic Achievement Award (DUX), Mount Terry Public School - 2014
- Diligence and commitment awards in Dance, Community and Family Studies, and Mathematics - Year 12, 2020
Certification
- Sep 2024 First Aid Certificate
- Jan 2024 CPI Safety Intervention Training
- Nov 2021 ASCIA Anaphylaxis e-training
- Mar 2021 Working With Children Check
Timeline
Teachers Aide
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), South Coast
11.2021 - 12.2024
Educator
Peak Sports and Learning, Illawarra
03.2021 - 12.2021
Dance Teacher
DDC Dance Studios, Albion Park Rail
01.2017 - Current
Year 7 - 12 -
Wollongong High School of The Performing Arts
Certificate 4 - Dance Teaching and Management
Australian Teachers of Dance
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