Elysheva Arleen Ramirez Rivera
Orlando
Summary
Successful Performing Arts Teacher, I excel in curriculum planning and interactive teaching, enhancing student confidence and leadership. With a background in diverse musical projects and educational roles, my multilingual and teamwork skills have significantly contributed to the arts community. Achievements include directing major school musicals and advancing vocal techniques across all ages.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Performing Arts Teacher
Gotlib Jewish Academy
Orlando
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared and implemented curricula for junior theatre program, focusing on individual student strengths for grades K through 2
- Helped directing the end of the year musical theatre school show for grades 3rd through 5th
- Helped the students develop stage presence awareness through physical theater and dance choreography
- Helped the students with singing technique skills to enable them to project their voices when singing and speaking on stage
- Helped the students develop confidence and leadership through performing arts techniques
Singing Private Instructor and Director
Singing Institute & Performing ARTS
Orlando
08.2013 - Current
- Studio teaching focuses on ages from 6 years old to 25 years old
- 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 performers' readiness
- Instructed performers on the history, fundamentals, and appreciation of different music styles
- Developed and implemented a 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
- Developed group-performing arts workshops
Performer
Independant
01.1999 - Current
- Company Overview: Performer
- Performed in multiple shows with a range of characters and roles, including singing, dancing, and acting
- Local and international concerts with the BorikenSpharad Ladino Music Project
- (Original Project)
- Performed with the Opera Orlando Company, Light Opera Orlando, Orlando Symphonic Orchestra, Puerto Rico Philharmonic Orchestra, Puerto Rico Lyric Theatre, Arlington Philharmonic Choir, and Tampa Spanish Lyric Theatre
- Performed in several musical theatre productions in the United States and Puerto Rico
- Flamenco singer with renowned Flamenco companies
- Collaborate with other performers to create group routines that showcase individual talents
- Recording artist and songwriter
- Musical collaborations with local and international artists
- Performer in physical theater productions
- Acting in several theater productions in Puerto Rico and the United States
- Performed as a singing entertainer, singing multiple musical genres in Puerto Rico, Europe, and the United States
- Performer
Singing Educator
Opera Orlando and Central Florida Vocal Arts
Orlando
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Youth singing instructor and educational development for Opera Orlando
- Community educational outreach for children and youth for Opera Orlando and Central Florida Vocal Arts
- Developed educational performance presentations for children, youth summer camps, and high school performing arts programs
- I visited summer camps to speak to the children about opera and the art of singing through short, educational performances
- Taught a group of several summer camp children the basics of singing, the foundations of theatrical performance, and opera
- Coached singing students from several musical theatre public school programs through group workshops
Vocal Coach
Pequeños Gigantes, Univision Network
Miami
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
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Gathered music and props for daily class instruction, as well as performances
- Mentored individual students by taking a 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 on stage
- Demonstrated proper warm-up exercises before rehearsals and performances
- Discussed stage presence, microphone technique, and other aspects related to live performance
- Provided opportunities for each student to reach their fullest potential through artistic, creative expression
- I taught students about cultural influences in music and art styles
Singing Professor
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
San German
08.2009 - 12.2011
- Developed and implemented vocal music curriculum to meet the needs of students
- Implemented linguistic skills through the study of Art Songs in Spanish, French, German, and Italian
- 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
Gurabo, PR05.2025
Master of Arts - Arts in Music Opera Performance And Voice Pedagogy
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2018
Bachelor - Applied Music in Voice
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico05-2011
Skills
- Interactive teaching and learning skills
- Excellent instructional techniques
- Curriculum planning and implementation skills
- Multilingual skills
- Academic research skills
- Ability to work with young people
- Reliable
- Hard worker
- Excellent in and passionate about teamwork
- Vast experience in offering educational lectures and group workshops
Accomplishments
- International performer, professional singer, songwriter, and recording artist for 25 years.
- Founder of 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.
- 25 years of Singing and Performing Arts educator.
- Member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
Timeline
Performing Arts Teacher
Gotlib Jewish Academy
03.2024 - Current
Singing Educator
Opera Orlando and Central Florida Vocal Arts
01.2017 - 05.2019
Vocal Coach
Pequeños Gigantes, Univision Network
01.2017 - 05.2017
Vocal Coach
La Voz Kids, Telemundo
01.2014 - 05.2016
Singing Private Instructor and Director
Singing Institute & Performing ARTS
08.2013 - Current
Singing Professor
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
08.2009 - 12.2011
Performer
Independant
01.1999 - Current
Ph.D. - Philosophy in Cultural Studies
Ana G Mendez
Master of Arts - Arts in Music Opera Performance And Voice Pedagogy
University of Central Florida
Bachelor - Applied Music in Voice
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
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