Cristina LaRocca

About

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography from Ohio University, my journey has led me to Boardman High School, where I serve as a Long Term Substitute Teacher, and to Ballet Western Reserve, guiding young dancers as an instructor and choreographer. At the core, my competencies lie in dance performance, education, and effective communication, which are instrumental in both fostering creativity and managing classroom dynamics effectively. My dedication to community outreach and youth advocacy is reflected through my commitment to these roles, aiming to inspire a love for the arts and a foundation for lifelong learning.

Experience

• Long Term Substitute Teacher · Weathersfield Local School2025-02-01 –

  Long Term Substitute Teacher at Mineral Ridge High School for Spanish Levels 1, 2 & 3.

• Dance Instructor and Choreographer · Ballet Western Reserve2024-09-01 –

  -Ballet, Tap and Jazz Instructor and Choreographer primarily for dancers ages 3-18

• Substitute Teacher · Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments2024-09-01 –

  - Remaining adaptable and flexible to new classrooms and students daily - Following detailed classroom instructions - Maintaining previously established classroom rules and policies - Providing clear and professional instruction to students of various age groups

• Dance and Yoga Instructor · Self-employed2020-04-01 –

  Teaching Dance classes at a variety of dance studios and gyms including, but not limited to Ballet Western Reserve, Epic Dance Complex, Youngstown Gymnastics Center, Ohio University, Pennsylvania Dance Company, The Movement Project, Westshore Montessori School

• Long Term Substitute Teacher · Boardman High School2024-09-01 – 2024-11-01

  - 9th Grade Honors English -Quickly adapted to a new environment and jumped into roles such as lesson planning, teaching and grading -Successful management of the classroom through conflict resolution, leadership, empathetic listening, and clear and inclusive communication -Maintaining an organized, safe, and efficient learning space

• Server · Steamers Stonewall Tavern2023-06-01 – 2024-07-01
• Company Member · The Movement Project2023-05-01 – 2024-07-01

  -Performing and Teaching Artist -Supported administration for 501 c(3) Non-Profit Organization including marketing, event planning, organization, teamwork, blog writing, maintaining spreadsheets, corresponding with patrons and partners -Teaching youth, outreach, and adult dance/movement classes held by The Movement Project

• Yoga Instructor · Ohio University Yoga Club2019-09-01 – 2021-04-01

  Instructed power yoga classes for the student organization

Education

• Ohio UniversityBachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Dance Performance and Choreography
• Boardman High SchoolHigh School Diploma
• Youngstown State UniversityCollege Credit Plus

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