*E D U C A T I O N D I R E C T O R *
Over twelve years of achievement in developing productive student focused environments to maximize learning
experiences. Expert in procuring community involvement to create successful schools and businesses.
LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/pub/terahbrudvik-partridge/b/bb4/747/
www.CamanoDance.com
Email: tnpartridge@yahoo.com
S E L E C T PE R FO R M AN C E H I G H L I G H T S & B E N C HM AR K S
Dedicated, passionate education and business director with proven ability to
develop policies and practices that produce a safe learning environment; ensure a
school culture that encourages improvement and growth for both teachers and
students; develop an atmosphere that encourages transparent communication
through community outreach; and mentor educators in teaching methodology,
lesson plans and student assessment, in conjunction with state learning guidelines.
Detailed education experiences and core skills include:
Organizational design; student-centered instruction; program
development; attendance and grade policies; individual education plans
(IEPs); curriculum development and implementation; extracurricular
activities; training and development; budgeting and forecasting; classroom
management; instructional programming.
Business development: selected a high-performing team that grew
enrollment at Camano Dance Academy from 12 students in 2007 to 503 in
2014, a 4091% increase over 7 years.
Hired, trained and supervised 8 subcontractors and 6 employees;
responsible for operational management, P&L, budgeting and forecasting
Created, planned and executed annual school-wide performances for
approximately 3,000 guests
Responsible for ad sales, corporate sponsorship acquisition, and
developing professional partnerships
ACHIEVEMENTS
Recognized as Best
Dance Instructor,
Stanwood Camano
News Best-Of poll,
2013 and 2014
Featured in
NW Mom Magazine,
December 2014
Choreographer:
Ensign Choir and
Seattle Symphony
concert, Come to the
King, Benaroya
Hall, Christmas 2014
Best of King 5: ranked
#10 out of 143 dance
schools in Western WA,
2014
Five star ratings on
Merchant Circle, Yelp,
and Glassdoor.com
PR O F E S S I O N AL CA R E E R CH R O N O L O G Y
Dance Instructor: ballet, pointe, lyrical, preschool dance, adult dance, competition team and acro dance instruction.
Assessed new students and recommended class placement. Held auditions and selected dancers for CDA special
teams. Provided individualized private lessons by request.
My daughter has been dancing with Camano Dance Academy for over four years and we wouldn't dream of going anywhere else.
The owner, Terah, is great with her students, not only encouraging them to grow as dancers and young ladies, but to do it without
being competitive with their fellow students. An amazingly supportive environment for all who attend!" Best of King 5 Voter
School Director, CDAs Performing Arts Preschool: Created effective preschool curriculum focused on
kindergarten-readiness and developing the whole child. Used direct instruction for letter recognition; manipulatives for
math skills; drama activities to foster confidence and communication, art projects to encourage creativity and fine motor
skill development, music and singing time to aid brain development, and dance training to improve large motor skills.
Planned experience-rich field trips, such as attending Pacific Northwest Ballets Nutcracker, for preschool students
and their families.
MARYSVILLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (Marysville, WA)
2007 - 2008
Ballet Instructor: Chose lesson objectives, planned lessons, created choreography, selected music, tracked student
progress through progress reports, communicated with parents regarding health, emotional or performance-based
concerns with their students.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Weber School District, Ogden, UT)
2000 - 2002
Special Educator: Taught courses in Basic Math, Core Math, Core Language, English A and B, and Assisted
study. Served as the Woodcock Johnson test administrator for all new special education referrals at Rocky
Mountain. Acted as a Home and Hospital instructor per district request during the 2001-2002 school year.
Conducted IEP meetings to design individualized curriculum and facilitate student accommodations in the
mainstream classroom. Served as Cheerleading Advisor for the 2001-2002 school year, coaching the squad and
leading them to win first place in the Golden State Cheer Competition.
Terah has great classroom behavior strategies, incentives, and rewards. She keeps a coolness about her even with very
difficult students. Her pacing of instruction is optimal for learning Classroom Teaching Observation
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY (Writing Center, Ogden, UT)
1998 - 1999
Writing Tutor: Tutored peers in various aspects of writing at the Writing Center. Received online submissions and
returned suggestions for improvement online. Worked with students of varying skill levels.
DANCE EDUCATION, ACADEMIC HONORS, POSITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
University Awards: Honor Award, Weber State University, 1998-1999; Golden Key National Honor Society, 1999;
Kappa Kappa Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society, 1995
Poetry Editor for WSUs literary journal, Metaphor, 2000. Publications: Poem, The Empty Hook Where Used
to Hang, Sparrowgrass Anthology, 1998; New Beginning, The Everett Herald, Nov. 5, 1995
Studied ballet and jazz at the Moving Company Dance Workshop in Everett, WA; studied modern dance at
Cornish College of the Arts; taught dance for Lakewood Community Education (1998); taught pointe and ballet
for Dance Evolutions Studio in Casper, WY (2003-2004); Cheer Captain at Lakewood High School (1993-1995)
EDUCATION AND LICENSES
State Of Washington: Professional Education Permit, Residency Teacher, First Issue, Special Education
Endorsement, 9/19/2008
State of Wyoming: Standard Teaching Certificate, Exceptional-Generalist K-12, 5/12/2004 5/12/2009
Utah State Board of Education: Professional Educator License, Level 1, with Special Education K-12
Mild/Moderate Disability Endorsement, 10/11/2001 6/30/2004
Utah State University: Mild/Moderate Teaching Certification, 9/2008
Weber State University: Bachelor of Science, 5/5/2000; 3.91 GPA; graduated Summa Cum Laude
Brigham Young University, Idaho: Associate of Science and Art in General Studies and Education, 9/1998; 3.68 GPA