Jacob Cifor
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Hardworking employee and teacher with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer and student a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Piano Teacher
Self Employed
Citrus Heights, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Organized and implemented lesson plans according to student's needs, abilities, and interests.
- Demonstrated proper technique for playing the piano.
- Evaluated student performance during practice sessions and recitals to ensure progress is being made.
- Motivated students by setting goals and providing constructive feedbacks.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss the development of their child's musical skillset.
- Integrated technology into lessons when appropriate by utilizing tools like online metronomes or digital pianos.
- Advised parents on purchasing suitable instruments for their children according to skill level or budget constraints.
- Emboldened students with new confidence by consistently reinforcing and praising abilities.
- Helped students continue progressing by regularly evaluating abilities and customizing teaching approaches.
- Taught students how to improve technical and artistic abilities with rigorous program of in-person coaching, rehearsals and at-home practice.
- Instilled values such as diligence, determination and focus to help students deal with challenges of advanced pieces and performances.
- Instructed students in scales, sight-reading and tonal differences on piano.
- Discussed child's lesson plans and progress with parents to facilitate new learning opportunities.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of tempo, symphony and chords.
- Prompted student motivation, participation and listening skills through positive reinforcement and weekly recognition.
- Provided individual and group piano lessons to students of all ages.
Game Master
Way of Escape
Folsom, CA
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted in the development of new game content and concepts.
- Monitored players' activity to ensure compliance with game rules and regulations.
- Provided guidance and advice to customers regarding best practices while playing games.
- Educated guests on company, game and safety rules.
- Delivered timely and accurate direction to keep game moving and players interested and engaged.
- Observed and listened to players in order to stay up to date on gameplay.
- Kept bathrooms attractive and professional by removing trash, wiping surfaces and replenishing pens and paper.
- Devised and ran games with well-planned stories and targeted themes.
- Developed and maintained professional, long term relationships with various individuals, including internal personnel through dynamic communication and active listening skills.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage Peak Charter School
Rio Linda, CA05-2023
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Excellent with kids
- Customer Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
Affiliations
- weight lifting
- working on cars
- playing soccer
- playing the piano
Accomplishments
- Honor Student with a weighted GPA of 3.8
Timeline
Piano Teacher
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
Game Master
Way of Escape
12.2021 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Heritage Peak Charter School