Ana Barros
Princeton,WV
Summary
Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history, vocal techniques and performance experience onto elementary students. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Bringing diverse training in voice, piano and Guitar and profiency in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Music Teacher
Mercer County Schools
01.2024 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Pursued continuous professional growth by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars related to music education trends and research findings.
- Increased student participation in school performances by creating diverse musical opportunities for students of all skill levels.
- Instructed students on vocal performance, harmonizing, performing scales, and proper posturing.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Choir Director ( Youth and Children's Choir)
Bluefield University
06.2024 - Current
- Inspired a love of choral music in students, leading to an increase in choir participation and student retention.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Developed clear performance expectations and guidelines for choir members, promoting a high standard of professionalism during rehearsals and concerts.
- Cultivated a positive rehearsal environment by fostering collaboration, mutual respect, and camaraderie among choir members.
- Developed a diverse choral repertoire, incorporating various musical styles and genres to broaden the choir''s appeal.
- Championed diversity within the choral program through inclusive recruiting practices and repertoire selection that represented various cultural backgrounds.
Fine Arts Community School Coordinator
Bluefield University
05.2024 - Current
- Mentored new Instructors, providing support and guidance that contributed to their professional growth.
- Managed scheduling logistics, including course offerings, teacher assignments, and student enrollment, to ensure optimal resource allocation.
- Managed payroll administration accurately, ensuring timely processing while adhering to company guidelines.
- Hired Instructors and created new classes for the community
- They advertised FACS through social media and flyer distribution.
Private Voice, Piano and Guitar Instructor
Bluefield University
12.2022 - Current
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each for a studio of 55 weekly students during the summer and 35 students during the school year.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Prepared over 55 piano, voice and guitar students for showcase performances.
- Promoted a strong foundation in piano playing by emphasizing proper posture, hand positioning, and finger technique.
- Assisted students in developing self-discipline through consistent practice routines and goal-setting strategies.
Resident Assistant
Bluefield University
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Mentored new Resident Assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for managing various situations.
- Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
- Assisted with move-in/move-out processes, reducing wait times and ensuring smooth transitions for incoming and outgoing residents.
Admissions Student Worker
Bluefield University
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all assigned duties within the admissions office.
- Provided support during orientation events, assisting new students in their transition into college life.
- Assisted applicants with admissions packet and served as point of contact throughout admissions process.
- Answered phones, called prospects and handled initial email contacts for applicants to Bluefield University
- Led tours of facility for potential students and families to highlight features and benefits of enrollment
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
Cafeteria Student Worker
Bluefield University
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Balanced multiple responsibilities, including cashier duties, order taking, and food preparation.
- Supported smooth cafeteria operations by promptly addressing customer concerns or complaints.
- Fostered teamwork by collaborating effectively with colleagues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA12-2023
Skills
- Rehearsal Planning
- Choral Conducting
- Ensemble Building
- Music Theory
- Vocal Technique
- Foreign language proficiency
- Reliability
- Creative vision
Accomplishments
- Built a private studio of 50 weekly students in the summer through Bluefield University's Fine Arts Community School as a senior in college.
- Rebuilt the FACS program by hiring new instructors to teach group classes: pottery, dance, choir, martial arts, and others. Some of those classes reached capacity.
- Received distinguished evaluations in multiple categories as a first-semester teacher.
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary
French
Elementary
Timeline
Choir Director ( Youth and Children's Choir)
Bluefield University
06.2024 - Current
Fine Arts Community School Coordinator
Bluefield University
05.2024 - Current
Elementary Music Teacher
Mercer County Schools
01.2024 - Current
Private Voice, Piano and Guitar Instructor
Bluefield University
12.2022 - Current
Cafeteria Student Worker
Bluefield University
08.2021 - 11.2021
Resident Assistant
Bluefield University
08.2020 - 07.2023
Admissions Student Worker
Bluefield University
01.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Bluefield University
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