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Christine Fliginger

Chicago,IL

Summary

10+ year professional experience working in various music educator roles, knowledgeable how to obtain and sustain successful education programs as well as a passion for deepening knowledge in Violin Pedagogy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Specialist

After School Matters
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Act as a day-to-day contact person with instructors and school staff for programs;
  • Develop and maintain relationships with program partners and instructors;
  • In partnership with the regional team, recruit and select Instructors and program providers;
  • Conduct regular program site visits of each program in his or her portfolio and assigned Youth Program Quality Assessments;
  • Provide coaching, and where, appropriate request professional development opportunities for instructors and liaisons;
  • Act as a trouble shooter in the areas of program implementation, logistics, and data collection;
  • Enter data into Cityspan;
  • Plan, schedule and organize all assigned school and community meetings, etc.;
  • Assist in developing, and implementing, effective teen recruitment and retention strategies for regional programs;
  • Write monthly programmatic reports, impact statements and other documents to share concerns, recommended solutions and program highlights
  • Identify program needs, considering budgetary constraints and make recommendations and submit to Program Manager for approval;
  • Secure the appropriate tools and supplies for each program and work with the warehouse department to ensure delivery;
  • Act as a liaison between Program Operations and program providers;
  • Trouble shoot teen application and other systems errors;
  • Ensure that all required data, i.e. attendance, enrollment, program verifications, surveys, etc. are entered into the database system;
  • Provide direction to the liaison and ensure compliance with program requirements;
  • Work with the Program Quality team, Program Operations and Contracting, to ensure that all assigned programs are in compliance with After School Matters policies and procedures;
  • Attend program closings and demonstrations of learning;
  • Working with the regional teams, identify public media opportunities and share with the Regional Director and the Communications department;
  • Working with the Program Manager, approve instructor and liaison timesheets and trouble shoot systems errors with instructors and liaisons;
  • Conduct one on one meetings with partners, instructors and liaisons when needed;
  • Assist in the hiring and management of Liaisons and Instructors;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Violin Instructor, On-site Liason

Merit School Of Music
05.2017 - Current
  • Provided high quality violin and viola lessons in group and private lesson format
  • Communicated with community members to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures.
  • Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
  • Surveyed local program participants to ascertain problematic areas requiring improvement.

Full Member Orchestra Violinist

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic
07.2019 - Current
  • Third Stream orchestra, combining Classical and Jazz under director/composer/arranger Orbert Davis.
  • Worked with various guest artists performing cultural music fused with classical orchestration and style.
  • Performed at Harris Theatre, Millennium Park

Violinist

Mariachi Ameca
08.2018 - Current
  • Semi-bilingual
  • Immersed myself in new style of music and repertoire learned hours of memorized music.
  • Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
  • Selected and arranged music for various holiday performances and special events.
  • Have returning clients that enjoy our dedication to professionalism.

ESL Instructor

Open English
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Used Open English Platform to maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and growth.
  • Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
  • Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
  • Constructed classroom management system to keep classroom disruption to minimum.
  • Satisfied clients ensuring retention in program and encouraged them along thelearning process.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Violin Performance

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
05.2031

Skills

  • Versatile and experienced professional with proven track record of success in a variety of roles
  • Skilled in organization, quality control, creativity, and professionalism
  • Comfortable communicating directly with clients to ensure satisfaction
  • Thrives in goal-oriented groups and pays attention to detail
  • Passionate about professional growth and teamwork
  • Seeking diverse role in which skills and experience can be used to make a positive impact

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Program Specialist

After School Matters
09.2023 - 12.2023

ESL Instructor

Open English
01.2021 - 04.2022

Full Member Orchestra Violinist

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic
07.2019 - Current

Violinist

Mariachi Ameca
08.2018 - Current

Violin Instructor, On-site Liason

Merit School Of Music
05.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Violin Performance

Northern Illinois University

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