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Jessica Pesti

Heathridge ,WA

Summary

I am a passionate and enthusiastic teacher with a strong performing arts skillset that encapsulates all areas of the Arts curriculum, who aims to bring both industry knowledge and experience into the classroom. I endeavor to empower students to reach their full potential and develop the necessary skills to be productive and influential members of society. My objective is to create a classroom environment that encourages diversity, that is inclusive and accepting of all students. I am a hard-working dedicated team player who enjoys working alongside both faculty and students to achieve positive outcomes in all areas of the school community.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Teacher

Balcatta Senior High School
Balcatta , WA
04.2022 - Current

Specialist dance teacher.

  • Years 7 to 10
  • General Dance Year 11 & 12
  • Group Choreography
  • Dance Technique
  • Strength & Fitness
  • Dance Theory

Dance Instructor

Centre Of Rhythm Studios
Burswood , WA
01.2016 - Current

● CSTD Ballet, Tap & Jazz

● Jason Winters Contemporary Syllabus

● Musical Theatre

● Vocal studies

● Private Lessons

● Group Competition and Performance Troupes

Choreographer

Mercedes College
Perth , WA
02.2021 - 07.2021

● Developed new choreography and organized rehearsals with team members.

● Developed choreography for up to 80 dancers for the production of Annie the Musical

Dance Instructor

APAN Academy
Perth , WA
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Ballet
  • Contemporary
  • Theatre Jazz

Dance Instructor

Majestic School Of Performing Arts
Sydney , NSW
01.2013 - 12.2015

● CSTD Jazz, Ballet, Tap

● Jason Winters Contemporary Syllabus

● Song & Dance

● Vocal Studies

Dance Instructor

C3 College Oxford Falls
Sydney , NSW
01.2014 - 12.2014

● Contemporary

● Jazz
● Ballet

Dance Instructor

Principal Academy Of Dance
Perth, WA
01.2011 - 12.2011

● Musical Theatre

● Tap

● Jazz

Dance Instructor

Mindarie Senior College
Perth , WA
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Jazz Specialist Teacher

Dance Instructor

Quinns Baptist College
Perth, WA
01.2007 - 11.2007
  • Dance Co-Ordinator

Education

Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Dance And Drama Teacher Education

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
10.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Music Theatre

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Perth, WA
11.2012

Skills

  • Knowledge of Western Australian Curriculum
  • Ability to teach General & ATAR Dance
  • Differentiated instruction (ABLEWA)
  • Performance and Production Coordination
  • Ability to teach the following genres

  • Contemporary
  • Lyrical
  • Jazz (Theatre and Commercial)
  • Classical Ballet
  • Tap
  • Strong Knowledge of

  • Dance History
  • Musical Theatre History
  • Human Anatomy

Professional Training and Development

Child Protection and Abuse Prevention - 2022

Trauma Informed Practice Post Graduate Unit - 2022

Resilience in Education Post Graduate Unit - 2022

Referees

Alison Martin

Dance Coordinator

Balcatta Senior High School

Alison.Martin@education.wa.edu.au

0413 846 612


Kathleen Cocks

Head of the Arts

Mercedes College

Kathleen.Cocks@mercedes.wa.edu.au

0403 157 932

Timeline

Dance Teacher

Balcatta Senior High School
04.2022 - Current

Choreographer

Mercedes College
02.2021 - 07.2021

Dance Instructor

APAN Academy
01.2017 - 12.2017

Dance Instructor

Centre Of Rhythm Studios
01.2016 - Current

Dance Instructor

C3 College Oxford Falls
01.2014 - 12.2014

Dance Instructor

Majestic School Of Performing Arts
01.2013 - 12.2015

Dance Instructor

Principal Academy Of Dance
01.2011 - 12.2011

Dance Instructor

Mindarie Senior College
01.2008 - 12.2008

Dance Instructor

Quinns Baptist College
01.2007 - 11.2007

Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Dance And Drama Teacher Education

Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Arts - Music Theatre

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Jessica Pesti