Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Positions
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
Timeline
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Emma Ruiz

Emma Ruiz

Miami,FL

Summary

Highly motivated and enthusiastic music teacher eager to foster a deep appreciation of music as well as history, vocal technique and performance experience onto students. Committed to creating an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals can develop strong musicianship skills, and have meaningful musical experiences.


Successfully organized and managed production in a constantly changing environment, while maintaining a safe work environment and delivering a high-quality performance.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Stage Manager

Young Patronesses of the Opera
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Coordinated performances and arrival details with music teachers in Miami-Dade and Broward county
  • Collaborated with technical crew and cast to organize educational performance for students
  • Prepared performance space by gathering set furniture, props, and costumes
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment

Student Teacher

Markham Woods Middle School
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Developed daily lesson plans, used effective classroom management skills, evaluated student progress, and fostered an inclusive community
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students

Choir Member

First Presbyterian Church of DeLand
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Sang weekly as a choir member for church services and concerts

Student Teacher

Volusia County Elementary, Middle, and High School
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Created lesson plans for K-5 grade on various topics including rhythm, pitch, note comprehension skills
  • Developed lesson plans for 6-8th grade, led ensemble rehearsals, and completed a music theory assessment
  • Developed weekly lesson plans for 9-12 grade, conducted ensemble rehearsals, prepared students for end of year concert

Education

Bachelor of Music Education -

Stetson University
DeLand, FL
05-2024

Skills

  • Vocal Technique
  • Choral Conducting
  • Piano
  • Stage Production Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Spanish Speaker

Leadership Positions

Fundraising Committee Chair - Stetson NAfME

  • Planned events such as concerts, socials, and partnered with local stores and food shops to fund our chapter

Treasurer - Stetson NAfME Collegiate Board

  • Managed finances for all events, concerts, and professional development led by NAfME

Section Leader - Stetson University Concert Choir

  • Led setionals and managed Alto section of Stetson's Concert Choir under the direction of Timothy Peter

Accomplishments

  • Student Choral Conductor at ACDA Conference 2022
  • Student Choral Conductor at Bethune Cookman / Stetson workshop under Jeffrey Redding
  • Student Choral Conductor at Honor Chamber Festival 2022

Affiliations

  • American Choral Directors Assosication
  • Florida Music Education Association
  • Master Chorale of South Florida

Languages

Spanish Speaker

Timeline

Stage Manager

Young Patronesses of the Opera
01.2025 - 03.2025

Student Teacher

Markham Woods Middle School
01.2024 - 05.2024

Choir Member

First Presbyterian Church of DeLand
08.2023 - 05.2024

Student Teacher

Volusia County Elementary, Middle, and High School
01.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Music Education -

Stetson University
Emma Ruiz