Francesca Simon
Nakina,NC
Summary
Multi-talented Piano Instructor with proven skills in piano teaching from beginner level to advanced. Highly organized and timely with experience helping students compose original songs. Ready to bring 12 years' experience to a rewarding new position.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1
Smart Start Certificate
Work History
Piano Teacher
Music And Arts
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Engaged students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
- Evaluated and graded student performance, homework assignments, projects and tests.
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
- Maintained current knowledge of community plays, concerts and performance events to suggest student attendance.
- Taught advanced students piano techniques such as palm muting, prepared piano and silent depression.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
Piano Teacher
Advantage Music
01.2013 - 10.2017
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Engaged students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
- Maintained current knowledge of community plays, concerts and performance events to suggest student attendance.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and piano methods to provide well-rounded educational plans.
- Taught advanced students piano techniques such as palm muting, prepared piano and silent depression.
- Selected gifted students to perform school anthem and participate in community events.
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
- Prepared over 30 piano students for showcase performances.
Church Musician
Seventh Day Adventist Church Of Babylon NY
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Performed in 10 shows.
- Practiced 40 hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Conducted ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
- Planned and organized concerts and programs for church.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Conducted impromptu performances for groups and passersby.
- Met with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.
- Accompanied morning worship services on piano as part of worship team.
- Communicated with distributors and label representatives to obtain new music.
Pet Groomer
Pretty Puppy
01.2006 - 05.2013
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Spoke to customers regarding lodging, grooming, daycare services and pricing and cross-sold additional items.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders.
- Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites.
- Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Huskys and Malamutes.
- Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads.
- Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Applied dip for mange and parasite control.
- Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
Education
Certificate - Advanced Piano Pedagogy
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX10.2023
Certificate - Elementary Piano Pedagoy
Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto Canada03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Long Island University
Brentwood, NY06.2009
Skills
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Colleague Collaboration
- Undergraduate Teaching
- Graduate Instruction
- Teaching Improvement
- Subject Research
- Performance Coaching
- Performance Organization
- Goal Setting
- Decision Making
- Independence and Persistence
- Scheduling Coordination
Certification
- Certified Piano Teacher- Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto - 2018
- Certified Advanced Piano Teacher, Wayland Baptist University - 2020-2022
- Certified Canine Nutritionist - Companion Animal Science Institute, Canada- 2013
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Piano Teacher
Music And Arts
04.2018 - 03.2022
Church Musician
Seventh Day Adventist Church Of Babylon NY
03.2015 - 07.2017
Piano Teacher
Advantage Music
01.2013 - 10.2017
Pet Groomer
Pretty Puppy
01.2006 - 05.2013
Certificate - Advanced Piano Pedagogy
Wayland Baptist University
Certificate - Elementary Piano Pedagoy
Royal Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Long Island University
- Certified Piano Teacher- Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto - 2018
- Certified Advanced Piano Teacher, Wayland Baptist University - 2020-2022
- Certified Canine Nutritionist - Companion Animal Science Institute, Canada- 2013
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