I have no clue what you are discussing because I am busy minding my own business. Driven by a passion for creativity and a commitment to excellence, I have been focusing on my branding, digital art and providing services.
I have not returned back to the following places since my last visit. Some of them include Malcolm X Park, Rock Creek Park, and Zoo. I no longer provide free and educational services.
Selected Pro Bono Experiences
African American Women's Resource Center (Septima Clark Contest)
Washington, DC
2018
District Bridges
2016
Sunday School Worship Leader
All Souls Church
Washington, D.C.
December 2015
M/C Charles Sumner School Open House
Washington, D.C.
December 2015
Photographer Charles Sumner Open House
Washington, DC
April 2015
Free DC (Emancipation Day Parades)
Washington, DC
2010 - 2015
Malcolm X Park Circle
Washington, D.C.
2009 - 2015
Potter's House
Sounds of Hope
Washington, D.C.
2007 - 2012
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Washington, DC
1997
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
ARTS SPECIALIST. Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC, Washington, D.C. June 20, 2018 - July 25, 2018. Designed and taught visual arts classes for diverse student groups, fostering a safe and positive learning environment.
AFRICAN DANCE INSTRUCTOR. Roda Movements, Takoma Park, M.D.. 2015 - 2015.Taught a group of young children ages 7 - 9..
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER. DC International School, Washington, D.C. 2016 - 2017. Managed classrooms, ensuring active learning and adherence to lesson plans. Subbed for Spanish Art Teacher, ensuring continuity of learning objectives.
WEST AFRICAN DANCE INSTRUCTOR. M.O.M.I.E.S TLC and YWDEP, Washington,DC. SUMMER 2015, Washington, DC. Taught West African dance to summer camp students, emphasizing cultural and historical context.
SUBSTITUTE DANCE INSTRUCTOR. Joy of Motion Dance Center, Washington, DC.2013 - 2015. Instructed children and adults in Samba Fusion and AfroBeats classes, ensuring consistent quality.
SUMMER ACADEMY CAMP PART- TIME ELECTIVE ART TEACHER. Higher Achievement, Washington, DC - Metro. July 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013 (Center City PCS - Capitol Hill Campus); and 2003-2004 (Bruce Monroe Elementary School). Developed and executed visual arts curriculum for diverse 5th-8th graders, enhancing artistic skills.
WEST AFRICAN DANCE INSTRUCTOR. Kingdom Kids Care, Washington, DC. (July 3, 2013 - July 17, 2013). Led West African dance instruction for summer camp students, fostering cultural appreciation and historical understanding.
WEST AFRICAN DANCE INSTRUCTOR. Hyde Addison Elementary School for Annual
International Dinner (May 18, 2013).Led a West African dance presentation at Hyde Addison Elementary School for the Annual International Dinner, showcasing cultural heritage and engaging over 100 attendees.
SUBSTITUTE DANCE INSTRUCTOR. Joy of Motion Dance Center, Washington, DC.
August 2013. Provided dance instruction to students grades 9 -12 in the absence of the
studio teacher for the World Intensive Summer Camp.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER. Mundo Verde Public Charter Schools, Washington, DC. December 2013 - 2014. Managed and co-managed classrooms, delivering prepared lesson plans and fostering active learning. Collaborated with Ms. Gloria Quirarte, substituting seamlessly to maintain educational continuity.
AFFILIATED TEACHING ARTIST. Young Playwrights' Theatre (YPT), Washington, DC. October 2012 - May 2013. Developed and taught visual arts classes for diverse first and second graders, integrating literacy skills.
SUBSTITUTE AFRICAN DANCE PRE - PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR. The Dance
Institute of Washington (DIW), Washington, D.C. 2010 - 2012.
● Instructed West African dance to pre-professional students aged 12-21,
enhancing cultural understanding.
● Developed students' technical skills, resulting in higher performance levels and
competition success.
● Collaborated with program directors to align curriculum with educational goals.
● Addressed individual student needs, fostering personal growth and confidence.
● Implemented structured lesson plans, leading to improved student engagement
and retention.
I have not returned back to the following places since my last visit. Some of them include Malcolm X Park, Rock Creek Park, and Zoo. I no longer provide free and educational services.
Selected Pro Bono Experiences
African American Women's Resource Center (Septima Clark Contest)
Washington, DC
2018
District Bridges
2016
Sunday School Worship Leader
All Souls Church
Washington, D.C.
December 2015
M/C Charles Sumner School Open House
Washington, D.C.
December 2015
Photographer Charles Sumner Open House
Washington, DC
April 2015
Free DC (Emancipation Day Parades)
Washington, DC
2010 - 2015
Malcolm X Park Circle
Washington, D.C.
2009 - 2015
Potter's House
Sounds of Hope
Washington, D.C.
2007 - 2012
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Washington, DC
1997
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
ARTS SPECIALIST. Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC, Washington, D.C. June 20, 2018 - July 25, 2018. Designed and taught visual arts classes for diverse student groups, fostering a safe and positive learning environment.
AFRICAN DANCE INSTRUCTOR. Roda Movements, Takoma Park, M.D.. 2015 - 2015.Taught a group of young children ages 7 - 9..
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER. DC International School, Washington, D.C. 2016 - 2017. Managed classrooms, ensuring active learning and adherence to lesson plans. Subbed for Spanish Art Teacher, ensuring continuity of learning objectives.
WEST AFRICAN DANCE INSTRUCTOR. M.O.M.I.E.S TLC and YWDEP, Washington,DC. SUMMER 2015, Washington, DC. Taught West African dance to summer camp students, emphasizing cultural and historical context.
SUBSTITUTE DANCE INSTRUCTOR. Joy of Motion Dance Center, Washington, DC.2013 - 2015. Instructed children and adults in Samba Fusion and AfroBeats classes, ensuring consistent quality.
SUMMER ACADEMY CAMP PART- TIME ELECTIVE ART TEACHER. Higher Achievement, Washington, DC - Metro. July 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013 (Center City PCS - Capitol Hill Campus); and 2003-2004 (Bruce Monroe Elementary School). Developed and executed visual arts curriculum for diverse 5th-8th graders, enhancing artistic skills.
WEST AFRICAN DANCE INSTRUCTOR. Kingdom Kids Care, Washington, DC. (July 3, 2013 - July 17, 2013). Led West African dance instruction for summer camp students, fostering cultural appreciation and historical understanding.
WEST AFRICAN DANCE INSTRUCTOR. Hyde Addison Elementary School for Annual
International Dinner (May 18, 2013).Led a West African dance presentation at Hyde Addison Elementary School for the Annual International Dinner, showcasing cultural heritage and engaging over 100 attendees.
SUBSTITUTE DANCE INSTRUCTOR. Joy of Motion Dance Center, Washington, DC.
August 2013. Provided dance instruction to students grades 9 -12 in the absence of the
studio teacher for the World Intensive Summer Camp.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER. Mundo Verde Public Charter Schools, Washington, DC. December 2013 - 2014. Managed and co-managed classrooms, delivering prepared lesson plans and fostering active learning. Collaborated with Ms. Gloria Quirarte, substituting seamlessly to maintain educational continuity.
AFFILIATED TEACHING ARTIST. Young Playwrights' Theatre (YPT), Washington, DC. October 2012 - May 2013. Developed and taught visual arts classes for diverse first and second graders, integrating literacy skills.
SUBSTITUTE AFRICAN DANCE PRE - PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR. The Dance
Institute of Washington (DIW), Washington, D.C. 2010 - 2012.
● Instructed West African dance to pre-professional students aged 12-21,
enhancing cultural understanding.
● Developed students' technical skills, resulting in higher performance levels and
competition success.
● Collaborated with program directors to align curriculum with educational goals.
● Addressed individual student needs, fostering personal growth and confidence.
● Implemented structured lesson plans, leading to improved student engagement
and retention.
Creative Focus. Digital art created on canvas. October 28, 2024. Afrika Abney