Justine Rodriguez
57-35 Cooper Avenue, Ridgewood NY 11385, 646-346-9439, [email protected]
Education:
The Arnold Graduate Dance Education Program, Hunter College, May 2022
New York, NY
Masters Degree in Dance Education
CUNY Queens College, Queens, NY May 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Professional Certification:
Initial Certification
New York State Teaching Certification in PreK - 12 Dance Education May 2022
Internship certification September 2021 – May 2022
New York Teacher Certification Program, Hunter College
Teaching Assistant Level II September 2021
New York State Department of Education
Certification of paraprofessional training August 2016
New York City Department of Education
Professional Experience:
PS 376K
Dance Educator September 2021
Create lesson plans for students’ grades K-5
Prepare the classroom setting to promote a healthy learning environment.
Organize performances for cultural theme assemblies and special events throughout the school
year. (Hispanic Heritage, Winter/Holiday Show, Black History, End of Year Performance, Multi-Cultural events,
CEC)
Collaborate with teachers in multi-interdisciplinary art performances (art, music and theater).
Lead whole classes virtually in online dance education lessons
Mastered the following online platforms for assisting in remote instruction: Zoom and Google
Classrooms
Provide assessments in forms of informal and formal methods to check for student
understanding
Develop differentiated activities to offer students choice in certain activities to work
inside and outside of the classroom
Prepares students to engage in transdisciplinary projects, integrating the arts and
Technology to be presented at the STEAM fair expo
Connect with dance residencies to work with students in and expose them to cultural and global dance forms.
Organizes school trips to see professional dance works
Engage in monthly professional developments through ARTS Office, the Dance Education Laboratory (DEL),
Connected Arts Networks (CAN)
Coordinate and lead field trips to performing arts centers, enhancing students' cultural and educational
experiences
P.S. 376K September 2016 - 2021
Paraprofessional
Assist teachers with daily activities.
Prepare the classroom setting to promote a healthy learning environment.
Ensure classroom safety standards are always met.
Monitor children with particular attention to those with special needs.
Engage with children to enhance learning.
Perform clerical tasks as required.
Assist teacher with preparation for school shows.
Backstage work during school shows.
Assist art teacher for stage décor.
Assist in “Dancing Classrooms” programs.
Mastered the following online platforms for assisting in remote instruction: Zoom and Google Classrooms
Summer on the Hill, Horace Mann June 2018-Present
Dance Teacher/Choreographer
Collaborates with musical director for musical theater performances.
Prepares students for performance.
Choreographs dance pieces for grades 3rd-7th..
Works with large classes of 80-100 students.
Choreographs in a fast-paced environment.
Prepare tech rehearsals.
Mastered the following online platforms for providing remote instruction: Zoom
Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation at P.S 376K January 2016 - November 2018
Dance Specialist
Explained and demonstrated different dance techniques.
Created choreography and directed rehearsals.
Initiated, facilitated and moderated dance classes.
Evaluated students’ performance and progress throughout the program.
Maintained students’ attendance records.
Continued independent research for the purpose of teaching and instructing students.
Lorenz Latin Dance Studio August 2004 – August 2020
Lead Instructor/Choreographer
Created weekly lesson plans for children and adults participating in the dance program.
Created and maintained an excel database for participants.
Performed daily clerical duties.
Instructed classes from 80-100 students.
Assisted in promoting services for the dance studio on social media platforms.
Maintained a clean and sanitary environment for the students and staff of the dance studio.
Directed and choreographed routines for professional teams.
Organized dance recitals and dance events.
Prepared tech rehearsals.
Performance Experiences:
Dynasty Dance Company November 2022 - Present
Latin Fusion Dance Project by Ashlé Dawson January 2014 – July 2024
Hunter College Virtual Spring Dance Concert
May 2021
Pedro Ruiz (Partita)
Lorenz Latin Dancers January 2005 – December 2019
Queens College Faculty Dance Showcase (Cool Rhythms, Hot Moves) December 2014
Yin Mei Critchell (Line-Up)
Carlos Fittante (Jubilant Blossoms)
Queens College Faculty Dance Showcase (Dance Fusion) December 2013
Carolyn Webb (Trilogy)
Guest Artist Ginga Bahia (Axe Iemanja)
Queensborough Community College May 2009
Emily Berry (Unnoticed, All of Us)
Guest Artist Robert Battle (The Hunt)
Skills:
Programs: Google classroom, Google meets, Zoom, Canva, iMovie, Flipgrid
