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Londontown Symphony Orchestra
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Alexandra Crosby

Deale,MD

Summary

Trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to teaching arts. Creates stimulating lessons for all levels of students. Believes in value of collaboration and committed to fostering classroom environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Violin Teacher

Music & Arts
09.2021 - Current
  • Assist beginner students in developing fundamental skills such as posture, bow hold, and finger placements among students of all ages.
  • Teach over 10 students/week and growing.
  • Evaluate student progress regularly through assessments and communication with parents, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to promote optimal growth.
  • Enhance students' understanding of music theory by incorporating engaging teaching methods, such as interactive games and creative projects
  • Developed strong rapport with students and parents, resulting in high client satisfaction and retention rates

Private Tutor: Art and Violin

Alexandra Crosby (Self)
02.2019 - Current
  • Strengthen students' critical thinking abilities by developing art and violin-related exercises and activities.
  • Cultivate supportive learning environments and foster open communication between students, tutors, and parents.
  • Assist students with time management strategies, improving their ability to complete assignments efficiently.
  • Track learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
  • Traveled hundreds of miles annually to various locations to provide tutoring lessons to students in need.

Art Teacher

X298 Academy of Public Relations Middle School
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Taught Painting, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Graffiti, and Drawing to students. Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
  • Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons
  • Developed students' artistic skills by providing personalized feedback and guidance on their artwork via one-on-one marking period 3 portfolio reviews.
  • Communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress in arts program, addressing any concerns or suggestions for improvement as needed.
  • Developed and facilitated after-school art clubs and activities for students to hone skills. Weekly lunchtime chess and art club and violin lessons after school.

Substitute Teacher

Saratoga County & Ballston Spa School District
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
  • Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Violin Teacher

The Waldorf School
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided instruction to 3rd and 4th grade violin students twice a week. Where I developed one year of classroom violin instruction with Suzuki Method and folk songs.
  • Followed up classes with goggle classroom videos to ensure student engagement if a student happened to be absent during pandemic.
  • Enhanced students' understanding of music theory by incorporating engaging teaching methods, such as interactive games.
  • Organized a successful recital on Grandparents Day showcasing the growth and accomplishments of each student throughout their time under my instruction.
  • Gave private lessons to three students after school and worked on duos.
  • Completed Professional Development Workshops; Having completed the Restorative Practices Workshops with Waldorf Faculty, we implemented these techniques in the classroom.
  • Participated in volunteer events where a musician was needed for The Waldorf School.

Education

Master of Arts - Critical Studies

Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD
04.2013

BFA Painting - Art

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
12.2009

No Degree - Violin

Peabody Preparatory
Baltimore, MD
04.2006

Skills

  • Art Instruction
  • Violin Instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Student Mentoring
  • Course Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Visual Literacy
  • Artistic Technique Demonstration
  • Student Recordkeeping

Certification


  • Certified Art Teacher New York State - February 2023


Londontown Symphony Orchestra

Play Violin with Community Orchestra- Director Anna Benneweg

Timeline

Art Teacher

X298 Academy of Public Relations Middle School
10.2022 - 03.2023

Violin Teacher

Music & Arts
09.2021 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Saratoga County & Ballston Spa School District
09.2021 - 05.2022

Violin Teacher

The Waldorf School
09.2020 - 04.2021

Private Tutor: Art and Violin

Alexandra Crosby (Self)
02.2019 - Current

Master of Arts - Critical Studies

Maryland Institute College of Art

BFA Painting - Art

Syracuse University

No Degree - Violin

Peabody Preparatory

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