Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Dubravka Hum

Zagreb

Summary

Dynamic Music Professor at Latido Music School with a proven track record in performance coaching and student advising. Expert in sight reading and music history, I fostered a collaborative learning environment, enhancing student engagement and success through tailored instruction and innovative teaching methods. Passionate about inspiring students to achieve their musical goals.

Seasoned Piano player with 35 years of experience teaching students various music instruments, including guitar, violin, drums and piano. Innovative and open-minded individual with thirst for adventure and challenges. Proficient in monitoring student performance and achievement, devising unique lesson plans for each grade level and overseeing rehearsals. Certified in Zagreb.

Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history, vocal techniques and performance experience onto 30 students. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Certified in Croatia to teach elementary and middle grades.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Professor

Latido Music School
03.2024 - Current

Piano and Music theory professor

  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Utilized current technology and interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
  • Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
  • Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
  • Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate [Number] students about fundamentals and history of music.
  • Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
  • Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
  • Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
  • Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
  • Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
  • Planned and delivered lessons to teach classes in arts to engage and educate students.
  • Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.
  • Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success in art subjects.
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
  • Assessed student learning to evaluate student learning and progress through tests, performances and portfolios.
  • Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
  • Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
  • Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
  • Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
  • Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
  • Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.

Private Piano Teacher

Private Home
09.2010 - Current
  • Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
  • Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
  • Audio-recorded performances for playback to help students identify mistakes and areas for improvement.
  • Prepared over [Number] piano students for showcase performances.
  • Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
  • Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
  • Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance.
  • Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
  • Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
  • Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
  • Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.

Seasonal Piano Player

Borik
08.2017 - 10.2017

Everything, as stated in the previous descriptions.

Seasonal Piano Player

Konoba Matija
03.2017 - 06.2017

Everything as described in previous jobs.

Seasonal Piano Player

Hotel Solitudo
05.2016 - 11.2016
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
  • Played piano for 100 person groups.
  • Wrote piano solos for over 100 performances.
  • Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
  • Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Selected and arranged music for 100 holiday performances and special events.
  • Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
  • Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.

Corepetition

Aplauz Theatre
03.2013 - 12.2015

I rehearsed on the piano at the Applause theater.
We practiced and performed musical pieces all over Croatia.

Commercial, Financial, Accounting Employee

Comp Graph
02.1990 - 04.2014
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.

Education

One Year of Study - Musicology

Music Academy
Zagreb, Croatia

Bachelor of Arts - Organ, Piano

RKTBog. Fakultet Institut Za Crkvenu Glazbu
Zagreb, Croatia
10-1994

Learning Foreign Languages - English, Italian, German

School For Foreign Languages ​​"Warsaw"
Zagreb, Croatia
06-1990

High School Diploma -

Educational Center For Culture And Art
Zagreb, Croatia
06-1989

High School Diploma -

Vatroslav Lisinski High School of Music
Zagreb, Croatia
09-1987

Piano, Theory of Music

Music School Ivan Zajc
Zagreb, Croatia
09-1982

Skills

  • Student advising
  • Sight reading
  • Music history
  • Performance coaching

Timeline

Music Professor

Latido Music School
03.2024 - Current

Seasonal Piano Player

Borik
08.2017 - 10.2017

Seasonal Piano Player

Konoba Matija
03.2017 - 06.2017

Seasonal Piano Player

Hotel Solitudo
05.2016 - 11.2016

Corepetition

Aplauz Theatre
03.2013 - 12.2015

Private Piano Teacher

Private Home
09.2010 - Current

Commercial, Financial, Accounting Employee

Comp Graph
02.1990 - 04.2014

One Year of Study - Musicology

Music Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Organ, Piano

RKTBog. Fakultet Institut Za Crkvenu Glazbu

Learning Foreign Languages - English, Italian, German

School For Foreign Languages ​​"Warsaw"

High School Diploma -

Educational Center For Culture And Art

High School Diploma -

Vatroslav Lisinski High School of Music

Piano, Theory of Music

Music School Ivan Zajc
Dubravka Hum