Ariana Jones
Buffalo
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-Time Lesson Instructor
Guitar Center
09.2025 - Current
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss expectations for instruction, lesson scheduling and other practical matters.
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
Music Teacher
Buffalo Public Schools
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented comprehensive music curriculum for students of all ages, focusing on fundamental skills and musical theory
- Collaborated with other music teachers to organize concerts and performances showcasing student talent
- Utilized technology tools such as music software programs or online resources to enhance teaching methods
- Created engaging lesson plans incorporating a variety of teaching techniques to keep students motivated and interested in learning music
Substitute Teacher
Buffalo Public Schools
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment in the absence of the regular teacher
- Implemented lesson plans provided by the absent teacher, ensuring continuity in curriculum delivery
- Supported classroom management strategies outlined by the regular teacher for consistency in discipline procedures
Seasonal Fulfillment Expert
Target
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Reviews orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.
- Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
Cashier
Dollar Tree
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
Merchandise Associate
ARACA Merchandise LP
09.2018 - 09.2018
- Sell merchandise for the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Buffalo, NY tour
Summer Intern
Seneca Babcock Community Association
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Summer Intern
Artworks, WNY Book Arts Center
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Learn values and trades
- Acquire job skills, job readiness, and job training.
Cadet Mentor/Summer Intern
Hutch Tech JROTC
07.2014 - 08.2014
- Teach incoming freshman cadets the values and discipline of a JROTC cadet
- Mentor cadets academically, physically, and socially.
- Teach cadets Drill & Ceremony.
Education
Bachelor's - Music Education K-12
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY05.2021
Skills
- Excel proficiency
- Analytical problem solving
- Retail merchandising
- Detail-oriented approach
- Fast and accurate keyboarding
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook
- Quantitative analysis
- Detail-oriented data management
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Technical expertise
- Youth engagement experience
- Skilled in Microsoft Word formatting and editing
- Pedagogy and music theory
- Customer service expertise
- Educational facilitation
- Effective communication
- Music production
- Group and individual instruction
- Performance direction
Certification
NYS Initial Teaching Certification
Languages
English
Interests
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Participating in various activities, including writing, performing, and learning new things
- Music
- Acting and Theater
Timeline
Part-Time Lesson Instructor
Guitar Center
09.2025 - Current
Music Teacher
Buffalo Public Schools
10.2024 - 06.2025
Substitute Teacher
Buffalo Public Schools
03.2022 - 10.2024
Seasonal Fulfillment Expert
Target
10.2020 - 01.2021
Cashier
Dollar Tree
07.2020 - 10.2020
Merchandise Associate
ARACA Merchandise LP
09.2018 - 09.2018
Summer Intern
Seneca Babcock Community Association
07.2016 - 08.2016
Summer Intern
Artworks, WNY Book Arts Center
07.2015 - 08.2015
Cadet Mentor/Summer Intern
Hutch Tech JROTC
07.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor's - Music Education K-12
SUNY Buffalo State