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Aerim Kim

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Illinois State University
08.2023 - Current
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Taught college-level courses such as Group Instruction in Piano: Level I, III, IV (Music Majors) and Group Piano Non-Majors Level 1.

Choir Accompanist

Illinois State University
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
  • Practiced selected music to accompany Men's Choir at Illinois State University.

Pianist

Moody Church
08.2021 - Current
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Practiced selected music to accompany choir and orchestra.
  • Played at regular morning services.

Piano Teacher

Musical Chairs Studio
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
  • Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.

Piano Teacher

Northside Music Academy
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.

Faculty Assistant

Music Department Of Moody Bible Institute
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
  • Tracked over 20 students‘ attendance and calculated impact on grades for those missing excessive days.
  • Identified negative trends such as groups of students missing key concepts and worked with professors to resolve concerns.

Pianist

Moody Gospel Choir
12.2018 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Coached soloists and ensembles for specific parts.

Pianist

Springwell Presbyterian Church
12.2018 - 08.2021
  • Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
  • Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.

Music Theory Tutor

Tutoring Center Of Moody Bible Institute
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
  • Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
  • Studied and maintained up-to-date knowledge and awareness of testing requirements to prepare students for examinations.

Piano Teacher

Community Music School Of Moody Bible Institute
04.2019 - 09.2020
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
  • Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
  • Conducted individual lessons for 10 students every week lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.

Education

Master of Music - Collaborative Piano

Illinois State University
05.2025

Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance

Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL
05.2022

Skills

  • Sight-Reading Music
  • Choir Accompaniment
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Ensemble playing

Festivals

Trentino Music Festival (July 2024) - Trentino, Italy

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Illinois State University
08.2023 - Current

Choir Accompanist

Illinois State University
08.2023 - Current

Piano Teacher

Musical Chairs Studio
10.2022 - 08.2023

Piano Teacher

Northside Music Academy
10.2022 - 07.2023

Pianist

Moody Church
08.2021 - Current

Music Theory Tutor

Tutoring Center Of Moody Bible Institute
10.2019 - 09.2020

Piano Teacher

Community Music School Of Moody Bible Institute
04.2019 - 09.2020

Faculty Assistant

Music Department Of Moody Bible Institute
01.2019 - 05.2022

Pianist

Moody Gospel Choir
12.2018 - 05.2022

Pianist

Springwell Presbyterian Church
12.2018 - 08.2021

Master of Music - Collaborative Piano

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance

Moody Bible Institute
Aerim Kim