Dora Duvisac has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Dance from James Madison University. She has work experience as an instructor, coordinator, assistant, and sales associate. Her education includes study abroad programs in London and St. Andrews focusing on art, economics, moral philosophy, and religion. She maintains a 3.64 GPA and was on the Dean's and President's lists.
1. DORA DUVISAC
Flat 20 Orion House
Coventry Road
Whitechapel
London E15RX
07443174791
doraduvisac@gmail.com
EDUCATION
James Madison University August 2008-May 2012
Bachelor ofArts:Philosophy, Dance
GPA: 3.64
Dean’s List: Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010
President’s List: Fall 2009
Study Abroad, London February 2011- May 2011
■ JMU Honors Seminar: “Art and Economics in the Bloomsbury Group”
■ Looked at archived paintings Tate and National Portrait Gallery
■ Had access to Tate Archive in order to do research
Study Abroad, University ofSt. Andrews February 2010-May 2011
■ Took courses in Moral Philosophy and Religion
■ Attended lectures from academics such as Simon Blackburn, Roger Scruton, and Slavoj Zizek
■ Learned about UK culture and lifestyle
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sidwell Summer Staff, Sidwell Friends School, Washington D.C. June 2013 – August 2013
■ Instructor for summer enrichment program for rising 1st graders
■ Taught math, language arts,and social studies using creative and mutli-sensory approaches to
learning
■ Instructor for aftercare program, planned and instructed engaging activities for aftercare
Sales Associate, Banana Republic, Virginia June 2013 – November 2013
■ Conduct front of store operations: customer service, register, fitting rooms
■ Maintain working knowledge of all products
■ Process new shipments and restock the store every two weeks
Dance Program Coordinator, Abhaya Institute, Kerala India January 2013 – April 2013
■ Created dance curriculum and instructed daily dance classes for 40 students
■ Supervised children during all aspects of the dance program
■ Organized dance events for the students and local community
2. Box Office Assistant, Galway Fringe Festival June 2013 – July 2013
■ Kept track of box office sales from different locations through out the city
■ Logged sales from each day for each venue
■ Responsible for all VIP tickets and arrangements
Office Assistant, JMUDepartment of Philosophy August 2011 – May 2012
■ Responsible for organizing, scheduling, and performing tasks critical to office operations
■ Responsible assisting professors in the development of classroom materials
■ Organizes and composes relevant communication tools for faculty
Office Assistant, JMUDance Administrative Office Fall 2009-December 2010
■ Responsible for organizing, scheduling, and performing tasks critical to Dance office operations
■ Responsible for developing a more efficient video library and trained others to use the new
system
■ Aides in obtaining copyright permissions for use of music and spoken word
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Workstudy at Joy ofMotion Dance Center, Washington D.C. June 2013 – April 2014
■ Check rosters and attendance for all classes
■ Handle sales of classes,merchandise, or gift cards
■ Handle daily close out report of all sales
Internship with United States Congress July 2010 – August 2010
■ Attended Senate briefings and hearing and wrote briefs for staff
■ Conducted research on various issues for legislative staff
■ Handled constituent correspondence, including phone letters and phone calls
Phi Sigma Tau Co-President, JMU Spring 2009-May 2012
■ Organizing philosophical lectures and debates open to all JMU students
■ Organizing tutorial services for other philosophy students
■ Promotes philosophical inquiry and thought among students
JMU Dance Theatre, Community Service Chair Spring 2009-May 2012
■ Volunteering in local elementary schools teaching children the fundamentals of dance
■ Teaching dance to the mental challenged as a tool for social growth and involvement
■ Organizing fundraising for charities such as Relay for Life
Camp Counselor, Sutradhar Institute ofDance and Related Arts,D.C Summer 2006-2008
■ Taught children and teenager yoga and Classical Indian dance
■ Supervised children during pick up, drop off, snack time, and nap time
■ Gained skills in conflict resolution with children
SKILLS
■ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access,Excel, and PowerPoint
■ Intermediate knowledge of written and spoken French