Teaching music
Elena Reyes
Student
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Highly motivated with teaching music to students. Successfully passed the piano proficiency exam at The University of Alabama within the first semester of attending. Proficient in reading and writing music in treble and bass clefs. I enjoy teaching students with a passion for music and will help to the best of my knowledge.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sales Associate
Bath And Body Works, Limited Brands
Tuscaloosa, United States
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on forecasts.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
Music Director
Lamar State College, Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
Music Tutor
Lamar State College, Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Studied and maintained up-to-date knowledge and awareness of testing requirements to prepare students for examinations.
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Acquired teaching materials and resources to facilitate music instruction.
- Evaluated student music abilities by providing feedback and written reports.
- Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
- Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
Education
No Degree - Music Education
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX 06.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 08.2021 - Current
Skills
Excellent with young children
Music Theory
Lesson Planning
Continuing education
Piano training
Individual and group instruction
Proficient in piano
Interests
Timeline
Sales Associate
Bath And Body Works, Limited Brands
09.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
The University of Alabama
08.2021 - Current
Music Director
Lamar State College, Port Arthur
06.2019 - 08.2019
Music Tutor
Lamar State College, Port Arthur
02.2019 - 05.2019
No Degree - Music Education
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
06.2016 - 05.2019