Top Talent like Cristina are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Cristina LaRocca

Creative & Brand Strategist
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Dance Education Specialist | Communications Expert | Administrative Support | Community Engagement | Experienced Substitute Teacher
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.

Work History

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Long Term Substitute Teacher

Weathersfield Local SchoolLong Term Substitute Teacher at Mineral Ridge High School for Spanish Levels 1, 2 & 3.
B

Dance Instructor and Choreographer

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

Substitute Teacher

Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments- 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
S

Dance and Yoga Instructor

Self-employedTeaching 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
B

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Boardman High SchoolSep 2024 - Nov 2024 • 3 mos- 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
S

Server

Steamers Stonewall TavernJun 2023 - Jul 2024 • 1 yr 2 mos
T

Company Member

The Movement ProjectMay 2023 - Jul 2024 • 1 yr 3 mos-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
O

Yoga Instructor

Ohio University Yoga ClubSep 2019 - Apr 2021 • 1 yr 8 mosInstructed power yoga classes for the student organization

Education

O

Ohio University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Dance Performance and Choreography2019 - 2023
B

Boardman High School

High School Diploma2015 - 2019
Y

Youngstown State University

College Credit Plus2018 - 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Dance Education Specialist | Communications Expert | Administrative Support | Community Engagement | Experienced Substitute Teacher
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.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Cristina are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Cristina LaRocca

Creative & Brand Strategist
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

W

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Weathersfield Local SchoolLong Term Substitute Teacher at Mineral Ridge High School for Spanish Levels 1, 2 & 3.
B

Dance Instructor and Choreographer

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

Substitute Teacher

Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments- 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
S

Dance and Yoga Instructor

Self-employedTeaching 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
B

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Boardman High SchoolSep 2024 - Nov 2024 • 3 mos- 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
S

Server

Steamers Stonewall TavernJun 2023 - Jul 2024 • 1 yr 2 mos
T

Company Member

The Movement ProjectMay 2023 - Jul 2024 • 1 yr 3 mos-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
O

Yoga Instructor

Ohio University Yoga ClubSep 2019 - Apr 2021 • 1 yr 8 mosInstructed power yoga classes for the student organization

Education

O

Ohio University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Dance Performance and Choreography2019 - 2023
B

Boardman High School

High School Diploma2015 - 2019
Y

Youngstown State University

College Credit Plus2018 - 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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