Amy L. Manger
Work
Experience
Welcome to my work experiences! My work has always been surrounded by two of my passions, children and creative arts. My work experience has exposed me to typically developing children and how creativity is a great way for children to learn and grow.
Parkville Recreation Dance Program
The Little Gym of Hunt Valley
As a dance teacher and assistant, I worked with children ages 3 to 18 in various different dance genres. The dance year ran from September to May teaching children and adolescents dance skills, technique, and routine to perform at a recital.
*Social development with exposure to other children/adolescents of the same age
*Physical development through building flexibility, strengthening muscles, and improving both fine and gross motor skills
*Cognitive development through memorization of skills and routines
*Emotional development through opportunities for self-expression and confidence of performing in front of an audience
Benefits for Me:
*Exposure to typically developing children and adolescents of different ages
* Opportunity for a leadership role with children
* Learning how to explain directions and skills to children and adolescents at a developmentally appropriate level
* Learning how to motivate, support, and comfort children before and during performances
Benefits for the Children/Adolescents:
While working at The Little Gym I have opportunities to work with children of ages ranging from 10 months to 12 years in dance, gymnastics, sports skills, and camps. The programs are non-competitive gymnastic based with an emphasis on child development.
* Social Development with interactions with peers and teachers
* Physical Development through building and refining both fine and gross motor skills
* Cognitive Development through building listening, concentration, and decision making skills
*Emotional Development by regulating feelings and expressing through creative outlets
Benefits for the Children/Adolescents:
* Exposure to toddlers and creative ways to meet their developmental milestones
* Opportunities to interact with parents and help them support their children through skills and motivation
* Growing my creativity skills to help the children learn at their best
* Learning professional secretarial skills
Benefits for me:
Dynasty Sports Academy
While working with the Dynasty Sports Academy I have opportunities to work with children of ages ranging from 3 to 8 years old in dance. The dance sessions are eight week sessions at preschools, daycares, and after school programs. I teach background dance education and skills in ballet and jazz. I have also created a ballet dance curriculum for school age children.
Benefits for the Children/Adolescents:
Benefits for Me:
*Exposure to typically developing children of different ages
* Learning how to explain directions and skills to children at a developmentally appropriate level
* Learning how to motivate, support, and comfort children before and during performances
* Growing my creativity skills through creating a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
*Social development with exposure to other children of the same age
*Physical development through building flexibility, strengthening muscles, and improving both fine and gross motor skills
*Cognitive development through memorization of skills and routines
*Emotional development through opportunities for self-expression and confidence of performing in front of an audience