Catherine M. Palusci
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Patient Private Lesson Instructor known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in tailored teaching strategies, curriculum development, and student engagement techniques. Excel in communication, adaptability, and empathy to foster learning environments where students thrive.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Lesson Instructor
Private Lesson Studio for Viola and Violin
Frisco, USA
09.2006 - 09.2021
- Managed private lessons for area Loudoun County students
Teacher: Elementary Strings
McKinney Independent School District schools
McKinney, USA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Beginner Strings teacher for McKinney Elementary students, 4th and 5th grade pilot program
Teacher: Kinder Spanish
Dallas, Texas metroplex
Dallas, USA
09.2004 - 01.2006
- Beginner Spanish teacher for area day cares and learning centers, ages 3 to 5 years old
Human Resources Representative
OSP Consultants, Inc.
Sterling, USA
08.1999 - 02.2002
- Responsible for the following duties within the Human Resources Department:
- Medical, Dental, & Prescription, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability processing: enrollments, member reconciliation, COBRA notifications, and clerical support
- Vacation verification, eligibility, and employee questions
- 401(K) Enrollment clerical support
- Liaison for worker’s compensation wage verifications, benefits and clerical support
- Garnishments processing: wage verifications & health insurance enrollments
- Place advertisements for permanent positions and procure temporaries: reconcile bills for temporary employees and advertising
Office and Sales Assistant
Solutex, Inc.
Sterling, USA
12.1998 - 08.1999
- Responsible for Accounts Receivable, customer databases, and product marketing:
- In-Office Sales and Customer Service in the Janitorial and Sanitary Maintenance Industry to the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC areas
Office Manager
Peerless Marketing Group, Inc.
Dallas, USA
09.1997 - 11.1998
- In-Office Customer Service Representative:
- Day-to-day dealings with clients and manufacturers in customer relations:
- Multiple responsibilities administrating office atmosphere:
- Assist in the sales and manufacturer representation to the sanitary maintenance, food service, and janitorial distributor trade in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Memphis, Tennessee
Education
Violist -
Allen Philharmonic
Allen, Texas05.2009
Associate’s Degree - Arts & Sciences In Liberal Arts
Brookhaven Community College
Farmers Branch, Texas05.1998
Student violist -
Southern Methodist University Conservatory of Music
Dallas, Texas05.1994
High School Diploma -
Plano Senior High School
Plano, Texas05.1993
Skills
- Feedback provision
- Expertise in subject matter
- Organization
- Teaching strategies
- Student motivation
- Collaboration
Acomplishments
- Active violist in the Loudoun Symphony Orchestra, serves on Board of Directors
- Enjoy and excel in the creative arts, which include drawing and writing.
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
- German, Conversational
Timeline
Private Lesson Instructor
Private Lesson Studio for Viola and Violin
09.2006 - 09.2021
Teacher: Elementary Strings
McKinney Independent School District schools
01.2005 - 01.2007
Teacher: Kinder Spanish
Dallas, Texas metroplex
09.2004 - 01.2006
Human Resources Representative
OSP Consultants, Inc.
08.1999 - 02.2002
Office and Sales Assistant
Solutex, Inc.
12.1998 - 08.1999
Office Manager
Peerless Marketing Group, Inc.
09.1997 - 11.1998
Violist -
Allen Philharmonic
Associate’s Degree - Arts & Sciences In Liberal Arts
Brookhaven Community College
Student violist -
Southern Methodist University Conservatory of Music
High School Diploma -
Plano Senior High School
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