Ashley Canastra Resume
Ashley Canastra
73 Minerva Drive Yonkers, NY 10710 � ------------ � ------------
Work Experience
One World Learning Play School, New Rochelle, NY October 2018 to June 2019
Senior Teacher; Responsible for children 3 years old and under
Duties include feeding, changing diapers, cleaning, and providing fun educational activities to develop language and social skills
Alcott Montessori School, Dobbs Ferry, NY
September 2018 to October 2018
Early Intervention Teacher Aide / 1:1 Tutor
Assist Head Teacher with daily tasks such as feeding, changing diapers, and cleaning while also specifically supervising/observing an assigned student for the school year
Sol Dance Center, Astoria, NY June 2018 to October 2018
Front Desk Staff / Dance Instructor
Oversee daily office tasks, enroll students into classes, facilitate interactions between studio staff/instructors and students
Instructs children�s classes (Jazz I, Hip Hop I, and Latin Rhythms), instructs adult classes (Ladies� Styling), and is available for private lessons
SportsCare Institute, Inc., White Plains, NY
June 2016 to January 2017
Front Desk Staff / Physical Therapist Aide
Oversee daily office tasks, patient appointments, co-payments, and insurance.
Provide communication among the patient, physical therapist, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and corporate.
Assist Physical Therapist during patient sessions by cleaning and setting up necessary modalities
College of Mt. St. Vincent Academic Resource Center, Riverdale, NY February 2013 to May 2016
Undergraduate peer tutor in the following subjects: General Biology I and II, General Chemistry I and II, General Physics I and II, English
Freshman Year Experience Peer Leader, Riverdale, NY August 2013 to December 2013
Peer leader for the incoming freshmen science majors at the College of Mt. St. Vincent.
Engaged students with activities to develop study skills and good academic habits specifically for math and science applications.
Provided an environment for freshmen students to express their concerns and feelings towards their college experience.
Hudson In Home Physical Therapy PLLC, Riverdale, NY May 2013 to September 2013
Elderly Home-care Personal Trainer
Supervised prescribed exercise regimen as directed by the patient�s physical therapist
Education
College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, NY August 2012 to May 2016
Corazon C. Aquino Full Scholar Recipient
Sister Francis Dolores Covella Writing Award Recipient
Secretary of the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
B.A. Biology with a Concentration in Honors Studies
Cum Laude: 3.58 GPA
Dominican Academy, Manhattan, NY September 2008 to May 2012
National Honor Society Member and Officer
CERTIFICATIONS (as required by NYS OCFS training)
CPR/AED/First Aid
Foundations of Health and Safety e-Learning (presented by Early Childhood Education and Training Program)
Dance Experience
Executive Director and Choreographer of Filiment Dance Troupe September 2012 to May 2016
Choreographer for Outburst Dance Company
Dancer for Mint Dance Company
Guest choreographer for House of Movement�s Community Class
Putnam Dance Center, Mahopac, NY March 2018 to present
Intermediate/Advanced Level Hip Hop Instructor
Create level appropriate choreography for dance students.
Technique training for students in various genres of Hip Hop.
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY January 2018 to present
Hip Hop Choreographer for college�s dance team, Minds in Motion.
Create choreography for performances and exhibitions.
Technique training for team members in order to enhance and hone their skills.
Training:
International Ballroom and Latin, Urban Styles (Hip Hop/Street Jazz/Latin
Fusion), Concert/Stage Choreography
Teaching Experience:
DIA MALAI (singer/artist) July 2019 - present Official Choreographer
Serendipity Dance Troupe Jan 2015 - present Choreographer
ALUS (singer/artist) May 2018 - present Official Choreographer
House of Movement Community Workshop April 2014 - present
Occasional Guest/Sub Teacher
Sol Dance Center Instructor May 2018 - Oct 2018 Ladies� Styling (Heels),
Youth Latin Rhythms,
Teen Hip Hop
Manhattanville College�s Mind�s In Motion Jan 2018 - May 2018 Guest Choreographer
LIM College�s Women�s Dance Team Jan 2016 - April 2016 Guest Choreographer
Filiment Dance Troupe Sept 2015 - May 2016 Executive Director/
Choreographer
Outburst Dance Company Jan 2015 - May 2016 Choreographer
Stayfresh Summer Workshops June 2014 Collaboration class with
Pauline Casino
Outburst Dance Company �718� Workshops June 2014 Guest Teacher
Epic Motion Dance Company Training Workshops Sept 2014 Guest Teacher
Outburst Dance Company �718� Workshops Aug 2013 Collaboration class with
Janiza Gesmundo
Performances:
Sybarite Choreographer�s Showcase Feb 2015 Dancer for Drew James
and Ronnie Coleman
RAW Artist Sensory Showcase May 2015 Dancer for Pearrie
Hammie
Philippine Independence Day June 2014 Choreographer/Dancer
NYC Parade Performance
with Apl.de.ap from the Black Eyed Peas
M.O.VE. for Haiyan (Vivake Dance Company) Aug 2014 Dancer
Fiesta in America with Pagia Musik Aug 2014 Dancer
McDonald�s B-boy Royale with Izzy Man Aug 2014 Choreographer/Dancer
Music Video Features:
�Genesis� by Izzy Man 2015 Choreographer/Dancer
�E� by Emmure 2014 Dancer
�Don�t Judge Me� by EDott 2014 Dancer
�Good Credit� by Cazwell 2014 Dancer
�Love Too Deep� by Ferreck Dawn & Dawn 2014 Dancer
Ashley Canastra
73 Minerva Drive Yonkers, NY 10710 � ------------ � ------------
Work Experience
One World Learning Play School, New Rochelle, NY October 2018 to June 2019
Senior Teacher; Responsible for children 3 years old and under
Duties include feeding, changing diapers, cleaning, and providing fun educational activities to develop language and social skills
Alcott Montessori School, Dobbs Ferry, NY
September 2018 to October 2018
Early Intervention Teacher Aide / 1:1 Tutor
Assist Head Teacher with daily tasks such as feeding, changing diapers, and cleaning while also specifically supervising/observing an assigned student for the school year
Sol Dance Center, Astoria, NY June 2018 to October 2018
Front Desk Staff / Dance Instructor
Oversee daily office tasks, enroll students into classes, facilitate interactions between studio staff/instructors and students
Instructs children�s classes (Jazz I, Hip Hop I, and Latin Rhythms), instructs adult classes (Ladies� Styling), and is available for private lessons
SportsCare Institute, Inc., White Plains, NY
June 2016 to January 2017
Front Desk Staff / Physical Therapist Aide
Oversee daily office tasks, patient appointments, co-payments, and insurance.
Provide communication among the patient, physical therapist, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and corporate.
Assist Physical Therapist during patient sessions by cleaning and setting up necessary modalities
College of Mt. St. Vincent Academic Resource Center, Riverdale, NY February 2013 to May 2016
Undergraduate peer tutor in the following subjects: General Biology I and II, General Chemistry I and II, General Physics I and II, English
Freshman Year Experience Peer Leader, Riverdale, NY August 2013 to December 2013
Peer leader for the incoming freshmen science majors at the College of Mt. St. Vincent.
Engaged students with activities to develop study skills and good academic habits specifically for math and science applications.
Provided an environment for freshmen students to express their concerns and feelings towards their college experience.
Hudson In Home Physical Therapy PLLC, Riverdale, NY May 2013 to September 2013
Elderly Home-care Personal Trainer
Supervised prescribed exercise regimen as directed by the patient�s physical therapist
Education
College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, NY August 2012 to May 2016
Corazon C. Aquino Full Scholar Recipient
Sister Francis Dolores Covella Writing Award Recipient
Secretary of the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
B.A. Biology with a Concentration in Honors Studies
Cum Laude: 3.58 GPA
Dominican Academy, Manhattan, NY September 2008 to May 2012
National Honor Society Member and Officer
CERTIFICATIONS (as required by NYS OCFS training)
CPR/AED/First Aid
Foundations of Health and Safety e-Learning (presented by Early Childhood Education and Training Program)
Dance Experience
Executive Director and Choreographer of Filiment Dance Troupe September 2012 to May 2016
Choreographer for Outburst Dance Company
Dancer for Mint Dance Company
Guest choreographer for House of Movement�s Community Class
Putnam Dance Center, Mahopac, NY March 2018 to present
Intermediate/Advanced Level Hip Hop Instructor
Create level appropriate choreography for dance students.
Technique training for students in various genres of Hip Hop.
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY January 2018 to present
Hip Hop Choreographer for college�s dance team, Minds in Motion.
Create choreography for performances and exhibitions.
Technique training for team members in order to enhance and hone their skills.
Training:
International Ballroom and Latin, Urban Styles (Hip Hop/Street Jazz/Latin
Fusion), Concert/Stage Choreography
Teaching Experience:
DIA MALAI (singer/artist) July 2019 - present Official Choreographer
Serendipity Dance Troupe Jan 2015 - present Choreographer
ALUS (singer/artist) May 2018 - present Official Choreographer
House of Movement Community Workshop April 2014 - present
Occasional Guest/Sub Teacher
Sol Dance Center Instructor May 2018 - Oct 2018 Ladies� Styling (Heels),
Youth Latin Rhythms,
Teen Hip Hop
Manhattanville College�s Mind�s In Motion Jan 2018 - May 2018 Guest Choreographer
LIM College�s Women�s Dance Team Jan 2016 - April 2016 Guest Choreographer
Filiment Dance Troupe Sept 2015 - May 2016 Executive Director/
Choreographer
Outburst Dance Company Jan 2015 - May 2016 Choreographer
Stayfresh Summer Workshops June 2014 Collaboration class with
Pauline Casino
Outburst Dance Company �718� Workshops June 2014 Guest Teacher
Epic Motion Dance Company Training Workshops Sept 2014 Guest Teacher
Outburst Dance Company �718� Workshops Aug 2013 Collaboration class with
Janiza Gesmundo
Performances:
Sybarite Choreographer�s Showcase Feb 2015 Dancer for Drew James
and Ronnie Coleman
RAW Artist Sensory Showcase May 2015 Dancer for Pearrie
Hammie
Philippine Independence Day June 2014 Choreographer/Dancer
NYC Parade Performance
with Apl.de.ap from the Black Eyed Peas
M.O.VE. for Haiyan (Vivake Dance Company) Aug 2014 Dancer
Fiesta in America with Pagia Musik Aug 2014 Dancer
McDonald�s B-boy Royale with Izzy Man Aug 2014 Choreographer/Dancer
Music Video Features:
�Genesis� by Izzy Man 2015 Choreographer/Dancer
�E� by Emmure 2014 Dancer
�Don�t Judge Me� by EDott 2014 Dancer
�Good Credit� by Cazwell 2014 Dancer
�Love Too Deep� by Ferreck Dawn & Dawn 2014 Dancer