Elizabeth Prior
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dynamic music educator with a proven track record at the Virtuoso Program at San Domenico, adept at fostering student growth through personalized coaching and effective communication. Skilled in building relationships and enhancing performance, I employ tailored violin and viola lesson plans and innovative teaching strategies to inspire confidence and technical proficiency in students of all ages.
Professional with strong background in coaching, equipped to drive team success and foster individual growth. Known for flexibility, reliability, and unwavering focus on achieving results through collaboration and adaptability. Proficient in developing tailored training programs, building rapport, and enhancing team dynamics with small ensembles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
California Youth Symphony Viola Coach
CYS
Santa Cruz, CA
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Offered constructive feedback to students to help reach goals.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized coaching and continuous feedback.
- Enhanced group performance by coaching the viola group with challenging repertoire.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Viola and Violin Teacher
Virtuoso Program
San Domenico School
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Organized successful recitals showcasing the growth and accomplishments of each student throughout their time under my instruction.
- Improved student performance by tailoring individualized lesson plans based on each student''s unique learning style and abilities.
- Assisted beginner students in developing fundamental skills such as posture, bow hold, and finger placement to establish a strong foundation for future progress.
- Mentored advanced students in preparation for auditions and competitions, providing constructive feedback for improvement while nurturing their confidence levels.
- Incorporated relevant historical context into lessons to enrich students' understanding of the cultural significance of various musical compositions.
- Fostered students'' appreciation for music by exposing them to a diverse range of composers, styles, and genres.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and fostering open communication between all parties involved.
- Increased students'' technical proficiency through targeted practice exercises and focused instruction on proper violin technique.
- Employed various teaching strategies, including Suzuki Method principles, to adapt to diverse learning needs among students of all age groups.
- Implemented effective practice routines tailored specifically towards individual goals, resulting in measurable progress over time.
Volunteer Music Teacher Assistant Coach
Marin Catholic High School
Kentfield,ca
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, arrangemnets and performance.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
- Contributed to school-wide events such as music concerts by providing expertise in rehearsals
- Arranged pieces for the various instrumentations
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
Beginner Violin Teacher/Suzuki
Marin Counrty Day School
Corte Madera
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and fostering open communication between all parties involved.
- Employed various teaching strategies, including Suzuki Method principles, to adapt to diverse learning needs among students of all age groups.
- Differentiated music curriculum to meet needs of individual students.
- Assisted beginner students in developing fundamental skills such as posture, bow hold, and finger placement to establish a strong foundation for future progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of The Orange Free State
Bloemfontein, South AfricaDiploma - Suzuki Violin Music Teacher Book 1 And 2
Suzuki School of America
Michigan And New York06-2021
Performance Masters - Viola Performance
Musik Hochschule, Freiburg Im Breisgau
Freiburg, Germany02-1990
Skills
- Effective communication and teaching skills
- Group leadership
- Personable and friendly
- Building relationships
- Patient teacher
Accomplishments
Principal Violist at the Santa Rosa Symphony
Assistant Principal Violist at Marin Symphony
Contracted seasonal violist at San Francisco Opera
Contracted seasonal violist at san Francisco Ballet
Violist with the New Century Chamber Orchestra
Member of the Strobe Quartet
Produced and created musical play 'Being Mozart" at the Green Music Center
Former Member of the Freiburg Philharmonic, Germany
Former member of the Cape Town Symphony, South Africa
Affiliations
- San Francisco Opera
Certification
Bachelor of music
Performance Masters
Prizewinner at South Africa International string competition
Won 3rd prize as a violist at the South African International String Competition in South Africa when I was 21.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Afrikaans
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Interests
- Pilates
- Jogging
- Swimming
- Gym Workouts
- Stained Glass crafting
- Knitting and Crocheting
Websites
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Work Availability
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Work Type
Part TimeWork Location
On-SiteTimeline
California Youth Symphony Viola Coach
CYS
03.2020 - 08.2023
Viola and Violin Teacher
Virtuoso Program
08.2016 - 06.2022
Volunteer Music Teacher Assistant Coach
Marin Catholic High School
08.2014 - 05.2016
Beginner Violin Teacher/Suzuki
Marin Counrty Day School
08.2014 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of The Orange Free State
Diploma - Suzuki Violin Music Teacher Book 1 And 2
Suzuki School of America
Performance Masters - Viola Performance
Musik Hochschule, Freiburg Im Breisgau
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