Arleen Elysheva Ramirez Rivera
Orlando,FL
Summary
Studious and passionate worker with extensive knowledge in the Performing Arts education field, and extensive preparation in the Philosophy of Cultural Studies area. Committed to mentoring students in their overall academic and life success through higher level education. Outgoing and friendly with fantastic attention to detail.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Singing Private Instructor and Director
Singing Institute & Performing ARTS
Orlando, FL
08.2013 - Current
- Organized and conducted weekly rehearsals for choral ensembles
- Assisted in planning performances for school events such as concerts, plays, and assemblies
- Created lesson plans that incorporated various teaching styles to engage students in learning music theory and history
- Led sectional rehearsals in order to prepare students for performances
- Researched new methods of teaching music concepts while staying current with industry trends
- Encouraged students to develop their own unique style by exploring different genres of music
- Evaluated student performance regularly using both subjective criteria and objective measures
- Attended professional development workshops related to music education topics
- Chose suitable music for various vocal types and organized rehearsals to ensure performer's readiness
- Instructed performers on history, fundamentals and appreciation of different music styles
- Developed and implemented music curriculum to meet the needs of all students
- Maintained accurate records of student progress in order to track growth over time
- Provided individual instruction for vocal and instrumental performance techniques.
Vocal Coach
Pequeños Gigantes, Univision Network
Miami, FL
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Provided private instruction to amateur and professional performers
- Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques
- Instructed students basic vocal techniques, projection skills and breathing strategies
- Assisted performers in preparing for auditions and special performances
- Instructed students on proper vocal techniques, such as breathing exercises and posture
- Provided constructive feedback to help improve vocal performance
- Coached singers on how to project their voices effectively in different styles of music.
Vocal Coach
La Voz Kids, Telemundo
Orlando, FL
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Gathered music and props for daily class instruction as well as performances
- Mentored individual students by taking creative approach
- Developed individualized lesson plans for each student based on their skill level and musical goals
- Provided constructive feedback to help improve vocal performance
- Coached singers on how to project their voices effectively in different styles of music
- Assisted with the selection of songs appropriate for a student's vocal range and ability
- Taught students how to interpret lyrics while singing or performing onstage
- Demonstrated proper warmup exercises before rehearsals and performances
- Discussed stage presence, microphone technique, and other aspects related to live performance
- Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression
- Taught students about cultural influences in music and art styles.
Singing Professor
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
San German, PR
08.2009 - 12.2011
- Developed and implemented vocal music curriculum to meet the needs of students
- Assisted in the selection of music for performances
- Instructed students on proper singing techniques, breath control, posture, diction and intonation
- Provided feedback to students on their performance during individual lessons and group rehearsals
- Collaborated with accompanists on musical selections for concerts or recitals
- Evaluated student progress through written critiques, verbal comments and recorded performances
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress reports and evaluations
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on music fundamentals
- Taught students about cultural influences in music and art styles.
Education
Ph.D. Philosophy in Cultural Studies -
Ana G Mendez
05.2024
Master of Arts Arts in Music Opera Performance And Voice Pedagogy -
University of Central Florida
05.2018
Skills
- Interactive teaching and learning skills
- Excellent instructional techniques
- Curriculum planning and implementation skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish language
- Vast knowledge of Hebrew language
- Academic research skills
- Ability to work with young people
- Reliable
- Hard worker
- Excellent in and passionate about team work
- Vast experience in offering educational lectures and group workshops working with several organizations in Orlando such as, Opera Orlando, Central Florida Vocal ARTS, Central Florida Community arts, and others
Accomplishments
- International performer, professional singer, songwriter, and recording artist for 25 years.
- In 2019 created the BorikenSpharad Ladiino Music Project. Project devoted to the research and preservation of the Sephardic culture in Hispanic America and the Caribbean through Sephardic Music.
- Recipient of several singing awards.
- International lecturer on Jewish Sephardic Cultural Studies
- Active community outreach leader.
- International singing educator.
- Member of the Nation Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
Timeline
Vocal Coach
Pequeños Gigantes, Univision Network
01.2017 - 05.2017
Vocal Coach
La Voz Kids, Telemundo
01.2014 - 05.2015
Singing Private Instructor and Director
Singing Institute & Performing ARTS
08.2013 - Current
Singing Professor
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
08.2009 - 12.2011
Ph.D. Philosophy in Cultural Studies -
Ana G Mendez
Master of Arts Arts in Music Opera Performance And Voice Pedagogy -
University of Central Florida
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