Heidi Peterman
Redwood Valley,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Music Instructor and life-long learner accomplished in implementing tailored lesson strategies for students of all ages in an enjoyable and supportive atmosphere. Skilled at encouraging creative expression and passion for the arts among students through training of the voice/body, and teaching piano, violin, ukulele, and guitar.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Music Instructor
Self Employed
07.2021 - Current
- Mentor struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Plan and execute targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Familiarize up to 10 students of varying ages with fundamentals of music such as notes, tempo, rhythm, scales, keys, and chords.
- Advise parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Assess ability and progress of students.
- Find innovative ways to make music approachable and exciting for students.
- Build constructive relationships with students to establish good rapport.
- Keep records of individual lesson plans and end goals.
- Motivate and inspire students to practice music by setting goals and encouraging progress, leading to skills needed to perform professionally
Photographer
Self Employed
03.2018 - Current
- Photographs hundreds of high-quality images for various print and commissioned projects.
- Provided high-quality images to over 25 clients
- Establishes recognizable personal brand within photography market through consistent style and quality workmanship.
- Oversees and runs social media content to promote products.
- Digitally edit photos to enhance appearance.
- Conducts pre-shoot consultations to discuss clients'' needs and preferences for optimal results.
- Determines and adjusts subject position, props, and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Schedules and books locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Expands clientele base by consistently delivering top-notch imagery that showcases individuality and uniqueness of subjects.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
Office Assistant
La Vida Charter School
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Strengthened office organization by implementing new filing systems and digital record-keeping practices.
- Interacted with students by phone, email, or in person to provide information.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better collaboration and increased productivity.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in data entry tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Maintaining tidy work environment.
- Inputting curriculum into computer library system.
Symphony Orchestra Assistant
Mendocino College
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Weekly organized and arranged space for rehearsals
- Assisted as stagehand before and during performances
- Assisted director in concert preparations
- Collaborated with conductor and fellow musicians to create cohesive, high-quality productions.
- Actively participated with front-out house duties
- Prepared stage for concert conditions
- Offered social media support by taking pictures and videos of concerts and rehearsals
- Dispersed collected and sorted materials, such as sheet music, stands, chairs
- Helped with variety of special projects and tasks
Housekeeper-Custodian
Dr. Shelly M. Cheneweth DDS
09.2018 - 01.2023
- Disinfected, swept, and mopped dental rooms and bathrooms to establish clean and sanitary facilities.
- Sanitized and stocked dental rooms by restocking towels, gloves, masks, and bathroom items.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables to avoid waste buildup and keep a clutter-free work environment.
- Hand-dusted and sanitized office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Maintained overall organization and cleanliness of entire dental office.
- Washed and put away kitchen dishes, utensils, and glassware.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in common areas, contributing to an inviting atmosphere for over 20 daily guests.
Education
Associate of Arts - Theatre Arts
Mendocino College
Ukiah, California12.2024
Associate of Arts - Music Performance
Mendocino College
Ukiah, California05.2023
High School Diploma -
Ridgetop Academy
Redwood Valley, CA06.2020
Skills
- Individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptable Teaching Methods
- Public Speaking
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Relationship Building
- Patience and Encouragement
- Organizational Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
Experience
Theatre/ Performance
“Once”/ Lead-Girl, Voice, Piano, Violin
January 2023 - April 2023, Mendocino College| Director Reid Edelman
“Something Rotten”/Lead-Minstrel, Bard Boy, Voice, Dance, Violin, Guitar
September 2023-December 2023, Ukiah Players Theatre| Director Jenny Peterman
“Twelfth Night the Musical”/Lead-Feste, Voice, Dance, Piano, Accordion, Ukulele
January 2024-March 2024, Mendocino College| Director Reid Edelman
Acting Classes/ Beginning Acting, Intermediate Acting, Beginning Dialect
January 2023-present, Mendocino College
Competitive Public Speaking/ Speech, Acting, Debate
August 2016-2020, Exclamation Point Speech and Debate Club
Timeline
Symphony Orchestra Assistant
Mendocino College
08.2022 - 05.2023
Office Assistant
La Vida Charter School
07.2022 - 09.2023
Private Music Instructor
Self Employed
07.2021 - Current
Housekeeper-Custodian
Dr. Shelly M. Cheneweth DDS
09.2018 - 01.2023
Photographer
Self Employed
03.2018 - Current
Associate of Arts - Theatre Arts
Mendocino College
Associate of Arts - Music Performance
Mendocino College
High School Diploma -
Ridgetop Academy
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