Summary
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Work History
Education
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Amy Jo

Hoffman Estates,IL

Summary

  • Accomplished pianist and music educator with extensive experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels in private and group settings.
  • Strong background in solo performance, chamber music, and accompaniment, with training from Julliard School and Mannes College of Music ( New School University)
  • Skilled in developing personalized lesson plans that integrate technique, music theory, and history to create engaging and well-rounded instruction.
  • Proven ability to inspire students while fostering musical growth, creativity, and confidence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Piano Teacher

Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
  • Provided individual piano lessons to students of all ages and skill levels while customizing piano lessons to each student, providing well-rounded instruction.
  • Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to each student’s learning style and musical interests
  • Increased student retention rates through consistent communication with parents regarding progress and areas for improvement.


  • Organized and managed annual student recitals that highlighted student progress, fostering confidence, stage presence and full engagement from every student.

Piano Teacher

Schaumburg Music Academy
01.2018 - 12.2020

Developed personalized lesson plans using diverse teaching methods and techniques, fostering a fun, engaging and supportive learning environment tailored to each student's needs.


Equipped students with a strong foundation in piano performance, theory, and history, fostering individual creativity and style.


Evaluated student progress regularly, guiding development of musicianship through dynamics, phrasing, and tempo variation.


Planned and coordinated yearly student recitals, ensuring full participation and successful performances

Piano Accompanist

University of Notre Dame
09.2017 - 05.2018

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  • Supported music education programs by providing piano accompaniment for student recitals and examinations.
  • Developed customized arrangements to suit the unique needs of each performance collaboration, ensuring cohesiveness among artists.
  • Improved rehearsal efficiency by skillfully sight-reading new material, allowing for more focused attention on interpretation and expression.
  • Expanded personal repertoire by continuously studying new music and attending workshops on accompaniment techniques and styles.

Education

Master of Arts - Piano Performance

Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN
05-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance

Mannes College of Music
Manhattan, NY
05-2004

Skills

  • Patience and encouragement
  • Sight-reading proficiency
  • Adaptable teaching methods
  • Improvisation
  • Repertoire selection
  • Music theory instruction
  • Ear training technique
  • Fluent in English, Spanish and Korean

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Private Piano Teacher

Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current

Piano Teacher

Schaumburg Music Academy
01.2018 - 12.2020

Piano Accompanist

University of Notre Dame
09.2017 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - Piano Performance

Indiana University, South Bend

Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance

Mannes College of Music
Amy Jo