Aerim Kim
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
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
Normal, IL
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
Chicago, IL
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
Chicago, United States
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, IL05.2022
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