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Bethany Wilder

Ft Collins,CO

Summary

Versatile and compassionate musician and mentor, with a proven track record in individualized instruction and expert musical performance. Twenty-two years of experience as a private violin and viola teacher supporting students' growth in musical fluency and life skills. Adaptable, professional, and thrive in collaborative environments. Strengths include leading innovative interdisciplinary activities, a heightened awareness of student needs, and a genuine warmth in nurturing individual student achievement.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Violin & Viola Teacher

Self Employed
09.2002 - Current
  • Building musical fluency and life skills through private music lessons for students age four through retiree
  • Supportive mentoring and individualized curriculum
  • Active collaboration with school age students' parents
  • Active collaboration with school age students' parents
  • Independent administration of schedule, billing, events, communication, equipment, teaching materials, and facility
  • Nurturing long-term mentoring relationships with students in formative years, supporting solid technical and musical development

Performing Violist & Violinist

Self Employed / Contractor
09.2002 - Current
  • Collaborating with other musicians in pressured time frames to create inspiring performances in many settings and genres, including
  • Formal Concerts (orchestras/chamber music)
  • Special Occasions (weddings, parties, church services, funerals, and corporate events)
  • Volunteer community performances

In Home Senior Aide

Individual
09.2021 - Current
  • Offer part-time caring companionship and emotional support to ninety-two year old woman with limited mobility and some memory loss
  • Facilitate recreational activities tailored to individual patient interests, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation
  • Assist with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness

Violin and Viola Teacher, Suzuki & Traditional

Neighborhood Music School
05.2007 - 06.2016

Please note teacher sabbatical in 2013-2014 academic year.

  • Building musical fluency and life skills through individual lessons for students age four through retiree
  • Supportive mentoring and highly individualized curriculums
  • Active collaboration with school age students' parents
  • Coordination of scheduling, performance events, and parent communication
  • Teaching essential Suzuki violin groups and student ensembles ranging age four through high school
  • Collaborating with colleagues on projects and student support strategies

Education

Masters in Music - Suzuki Violin Pedagogy

University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT
2006

Bachelors in Music - Summa Cum Laude - Music: Viola Performance

University of Denver, Denver, CO
2004

Basic French Proficiency - French Language & Culture

Two Years Study Abroad, Collonges-Sous-Saleve, France
2001

Skills

  • Professionalism
  • Adaptable Team Player
  • Improvisation (Music )
  • Individualized Mentoring
  • Classroom/Group Teaching
  • Interdisciplinary Activities
  • Social Emotional Learning
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Violin and Viola Pedagogy
  • Expert Musical Performance

Timeline

In Home Senior Aide - Individual
09.2021 - Current
Violin and Viola Teacher, Suzuki & Traditional - Neighborhood Music School
05.2007 - 06.2016
Violin & Viola Teacher - Self Employed
09.2002 - Current
Performing Violist & Violinist - Self Employed / Contractor
09.2002 - Current
University of Hartford - Masters in Music, Suzuki Violin Pedagogy
University of Denver - Bachelors in Music - Summa Cum Laude, Music: Viola Performance
Two Years Study Abroad - Basic French Proficiency, French Language & Culture
Bethany Wilder