JiYun(Celina) Shin
Ballet Instructor
Summary
Former international flight attendant with exceptional English proficiency and crisis management skills, combined with extensive expertise as a Ballet Instructor for ages 2–60. Proven success in directing grand stage performances and teaching hobbyist-to-major levels, delivering a unique fusion of high-end service excellence and artistic leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Stewardess
Singapore Airlines Ltd. / ADR
03.2024 - Current
- Elevated passenger satisfaction by delivering personalized customer service and promptly addressing individual needs.
- Coordinated with flight crew to streamline food and beverage distribution, ensuring timely service and enhancing overall passenger experience.
Cabin Crew Member
Qatar Airways
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Enhanced teamwork among diverse nationality crew members through active participation for passengers with different cultural background.
- Handled challenging situations calmly and professionally, effectively addressing unruly passengers and managing flight delays.
Marketing Assistant
PFD
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Input new data, updated old records and cross-checked information to keep marketing database up-to-date.
- Created engaging content for Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Boosted sales performance by assisting in the creation of persuasive marketing materials such as brochures and product sheets.
Cabin Crew Member
Qatar Airways
05.2019 - 09.2020
Ballet Instructor
Haneul Ballet Academy
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Diverse Instruction: Provided tailored ballet instruction to a wide range of age groups (2–60), developing customized curricula to meet the unique needs of both hobbyists and enthusiasts.
- Pre-Professional Training: Delivered advanced classical ballet techniques and intensive physical conditioning for pre-professional students to enhance their technical precision and performance quality.
- Personalized Coaching: Conducted private lessons with high-level detailing, offering bespoke training programs designed for individual skill development and aesthetic refinement.
- Senior Leadership & Management: Oversaw overall studio operations as a Senior Instructor, managing a rigorous 12-hour daily schedule (Mon–Sun) and ensuring the highest standards of educational excellence.
Ballet Teacher
Daegwang Elementary School
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Performance Direction: Successfully directed a Christmas year-end ballet performance featuring 15 six-year-old students, guiding beginners to a stage-ready level by fostering interest and teaching foundational techniques.
- Creative Leadership: Independently managed the entire production choreography, costume selection, music curation, and pamphlet design.
- Student Development: Elevated students' understanding of classical ballet and performance artistry through patient instruction and a tailored learning approach for early childhood.
Ballet Instructor
Ewha Yeongtong Ballet Academy
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Performance & Production Mastery: Directed and produced large-scale ballet performances, solely managing the entire creative process—from original choreography and music curation to costume design and promotional materials—to deliver professional-grade stage experiences.
- Provided individualized feedback to students on their technique, enabling them to refine their skills and excel in performances.
- Pre-Professional Foundation Specialist: Specialized in training aspiring ballet majors, providing rigorous foundational coaching in classical technique and physical conditioning to successfully bridge the gap between hobbyist levels and professional entrance requirements.
Ballet Instructor
Ballet Mihak
12.2014 - 09.2015
- Creative Early Childhood Instruction: Developed and delivered engaging ballet curricula for children aged 3–8, effectively blending play-based activities with foundational ballet techniques to maintain high levels of interest and participation.
- Proactive Parent Relations & Student Care: Provided consistent, detailed feedback to parents before and after classes, ensuring personalized student care and building strong, trust-based relationships within the studio community.
Editorial Staff
Dance and People Magazine
11.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed deadlines effectively, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality content on schedule for both print and online editions of the publication.
- Enhanced publication quality by proofreading and editing articles for clarity, grammar, and style.
Ballet Instructor
Young Ballet Studio
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Arts Middle School Admissions Success: Successfully coached pre-professional students for Arts Middle School entrance exams, achieving a 100% acceptance rate by significantly improving their technical execution and artistic expression.
- Hobby Class Management & Engagement: Managed diverse hobbyist classes by designing accessible yet professional curricula, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged consistent attendance and long-term passion for ballet.
Ballet Instructor
Sejong Etoile Dance Academy
12.2013 - 09.2014
- Full-Scale Production Management: Directed and produced regular Academy performances, overseeing the entire creative vision including original choreography, music selection, and costume design.
- Pre-Professional Foundation Specialist: Provided intensive private coaching for students newly transitioning into ballet majors, focusing on establishing correct Vaganova technique and the physical strength required for high-level training.
- Versatile Instruction: Managed a diverse class portfolio ranging from rigorous pre-professional programs to engaging hobbyist sessions, ensuring each curriculum was tailored to the specific skill level and goals of the students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance, Ballet
Sungkyunkwan University,
Seoul, Korea 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Sunhwa Arts High School
Seoul, Korea 04.2001 -
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Cultural sensitivity
VIP passenger care
Teaching experience
Student evaluation
Performance coaching
Private lessons
Timeline
Flight Stewardess
Singapore Airlines Ltd. / ADR
03.2024 - Current
Cabin Crew Member
Qatar Airways
09.2021 - 12.2022
Marketing Assistant
PFD
11.2020 - 09.2021
Cabin Crew Member
Qatar Airways
05.2019 - 09.2020
Ballet Teacher
Daegwang Elementary School
03.2017 - 12.2017
Ballet Instructor
Haneul Ballet Academy
12.2016 - 04.2019
Ballet Instructor
Ewha Yeongtong Ballet Academy
10.2016 - 09.2017
Ballet Instructor
Ballet Mihak
12.2014 - 09.2015
Editorial Staff
Dance and People Magazine
11.2014 - 09.2015
Ballet Instructor
Young Ballet Studio
10.2014 - 09.2015
Ballet Instructor
Sejong Etoile Dance Academy
12.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Dance, Ballet
Sungkyunkwan University,
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Sunhwa Arts High School
04.2001 -