Katrina Sutton
Richmond,VA
Summary
People oriented teacher, proficient in teaching private and semi-private lessons from beginner to advanced. Adept in using a wide array of methods to instruct students based on their learning style. Friendly and well-organized, the goal is to make learning accessible for any age or ability.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Piano Instructor
Stevens School of Music and the Arts
Fluvanna, VA
03.2015 - Current
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
Music Director
Peace Lutheran Church
Charlottesville, VA
11.2015 - 12.2020
- Weekly rehearsals with praise team and choirs for service preparation
- Practiced piano and organ weekly to maintain and improve technical skills
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on programs
- Led choir performances twice per month as well as seasonal cantatas and special music performances
- Conducted ensembles at rehearsals and live performances
- Met with soloists and small groups to discuss and prepare for performances
- Planned and organized concerts and programs
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Communicated with distributors and label representatives to obtain new music.
- Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and special events
Teacher / Choral Director
Rockingham County Public Schools J. Frank Hillyard
Broadway, VA
07.2003 - 06.2014
- Specialized in both classical and contemporary music
- Recruited and auditioned average of 25 new choir members each season
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on programs
- Arranged musical compositions to achieve particular musical style
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians
- Conducted ensembles at rehearsals and live performances
- Planned, organized, and managed concerts, county-wide choral events and public appearances
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
Accompanist
Fairview Baptist Church
Fredericksburg, VA
09.1999 - 07.2002
- Experienced accompanist
- Proficient music teacher
- Dedicated
- Versatile
- Personable, Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations
- Practiced piano weekly to maintain and improve technical skills
- Watched conductor closely for cues and directions
- Accompanied ensembles at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
Portland, OR05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV12.1986
Skills
- Excellent with young children
- Fun learning process
- Special needs teaching
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Music Director
Peace Lutheran Church
11.2015 - 12.2020
Private Piano Instructor
Stevens School of Music and the Arts
03.2015 - Current
Teacher / Choral Director
Rockingham County Public Schools J. Frank Hillyard
07.2003 - 06.2014
Accompanist
Fairview Baptist Church
09.1999 - 07.2002
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Fairmont State University
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