Practiced music teacher and accomplished musician, with experience teaching music to all ages in one-on-one, small group, and public school settings
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Self Employed
09.2022 - Current
Taught students ages 5-70 of all levels in a one-on-one setting
Self-organized end-of-year recitals for students to showcase their progress
Built strong relationships with students and parents
Taught students a range of skills and subjects including: beginner guitar, basic and advanced music theory, sight reading, ear training, and music history
Musician
Self-Employed
01.2017 - Current
Played and collaborated with many of the top jazz musicians in the New York City scene
Played at many of the top jazz clubs in New York and Philadelphia, as well as restaurants, private events, and weddings
Built strong relationships with musicians, booking agents, club owners, and restaurateurs of all ages and backgrounds
Music Teacher
Morristown School District
06.2023 - 07.2023
Taught middle school students guitar in a group setting ranging from five to twenty students
Taught middle school students jazz improvisation in a group setting
Prepared students for an end-of-camp concert
Carried out basic day-to-day duties aside from teaching, including attendance, camp drop-off and pick-up, lunch monitoring, etc
Jazz Guitar Masterclass
Wharton Arts
09.2022 - 11.2022
Gave guitar jazz masterclasses to advanced high school jazz students in a small group setting
Music Teacher
Westerhoff School Of Music & Art
07.2018 - 08.2022
Taught students of all levels ages 5-16 in a one-on-one setting
Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
Prepared students for end-of-semester recitals
Built strong relationships with students, parents, and fellow staff members
Education
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies And Political Science (Double Major)
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2017
Skills
Music Theory
Verbal and written communication
Relationship Building
Proficient in guitar, piano, bass, recorder
Classroom Management
Band Directing
Lesson Planning
Ear Training
Multicultural Music Appreciation
Ensemble direction
Music History Knowledge
Art appreciation
Timeline
Music Teacher
Morristown School District
06.2023 - 07.2023
Music Teacher
Self Employed
09.2022 - Current
Jazz Guitar Masterclass
Wharton Arts
09.2022 - 11.2022
Music Teacher
Westerhoff School Of Music & Art
07.2018 - 08.2022
Musician
Self-Employed
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies And Political Science (Double Major)