Anastasia Baker
Dover,NJ
Summary
Caring professional with experience and enthusiasm for teaching children skills for development and future success. Successful in building strong relationships with an upbeat attitude, patience, and personable communication. Promotes creativity, engagement, and innovative thinking in a wamly curated learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creative Musicianship Teacher and Choral Conductor
Thurnauer School of Music
Tenafly, NJ
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Conducted a children's chorus and assisted with four other choirs, providing individual help to students in and out of rehearsals.
- Taught three Early Childhood Music classes, one specific to a special needs program, in addition to eight private voice lessons and 12 music theory classes for beginner to intermediate music students.
- Maintained regular communication with families, including sending reminders and important updates and responding to inquiries.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote student engagement and community involvement. This includes concerts, out-of-state music festivals, and a performance at Carnegie Hall.
Staff Member
Walden School of Music
Dublin, NH
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Built a vibrant musical atmosphere for students over the course of a 7-week music program for two summers.
- Organized, led, and encouraged the participation of recreational activities.
- Carried out administrative tasks such as creating schedules, addressing and shipping packages, and contacting donors and colleagues.
- Designed and ordered merchandise for the school.
Retail Associate
Home Goods
Wayne, NJ
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Efficiently assisted shoppers by providing customer service.
- Operated a cash register.
- Promoted specific products, deals, and customer loyalty programs.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment for shoppers.
- Coordinated scheduling hours with management team.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate - Communication Disorders
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY09.2025
B.A - Music, Concentration in School and Community Settings
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2023
Skills
- High levels of organization
- Adaptability
- Fast learner
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Experience with special needs students
- Creative lesson plan development
- Empathetic
- Patient
Certification
- Level 1 Kodály Methodology Certification from NYU (2023)
- NJ Substitute Teaching Certification
Timeline
Creative Musicianship Teacher and Choral Conductor
Thurnauer School of Music
08.2022 - 08.2025
Retail Associate
Home Goods
01.2022 - 06.2022
Staff Member
Walden School of Music
06.2021 - 08.2022
Post-Baccalaureate - Communication Disorders
SUNY New Paltz
B.A - Music, Concentration in School and Community Settings
Montclair State University