Cassius Stein
Wyoming,MN
Summary
Articulate teaching professional with extensive academic experience and focus on positively contributing to department success. Proven skill in curriculum and course development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager/Instructor
Stein Music Academy
05.2021 - Current
- Responsible for teaching lessons in music theory, guitar, ukulele, and electric bass.
- Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory, and history.
- Completed student records and school-related documentation.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Adjunct Instructor
University of Indianapolis
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Responsible for teaching university-level guitar and ukulele courses.
- Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history.
- Maintained school equipment and rentals in top condition.
- Completed student records and school-related documentation.
Assistant Instructor/Graduate Fellowship
Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music
09.2016 - 05.2021
- Taught beginning and intermediate university guitar classes as well as individual elective lessons.
- Conquered challenges of working with a highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Completed student records and school-related documentation.
Adjunct Professor
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Conducted and coached the campus guitar ensemble.
- Duties included repertoire selection, weekly rehearsals and an end-of-semester public performance.
- Assessed student performance with integrity.
Teaching Assistant
University of Minnesota
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Primary teaching responsibilities included Class Guitar I, Class Guitar II, as well as applied private lessons.
- Responsible for administering and grading papers, exams, quizzes, and juries.
- Designed and implemented curricula to challenge students and encourage excellence.
Education
Doctor of Music - Guitar Performance
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN12-2022
PDSP (Performer Diploma, Solo Performance) - Guitar Performance
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-2020
Master of Music - Guitar Performance
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities, MN05.2014
Bachelor of Music - Guitar Performance
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05.2012
Skills
- Individual and collaborative instruction
- Syllabus and curriculum design
- Moderating digital classroom conversations
- Client service
- Student assessment analysis
- Education tech literate (Zoom, Sibelius, Adobe, Office, Cubase)
- Small business operations
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Owner/Manager/Instructor
Stein Music Academy
05.2021 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
University of Indianapolis
06.2018 - 05.2021
Assistant Instructor/Graduate Fellowship
Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music
09.2016 - 05.2021
Adjunct Professor
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
09.2015 - 06.2016
Teaching Assistant
University of Minnesota
09.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Music - Guitar Performance
University of Minnesota
Doctor of Music - Guitar Performance
Indiana University
PDSP (Performer Diploma, Solo Performance) - Guitar Performance
Indiana University
Bachelor of Music - Guitar Performance
University of Minnesota
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