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Work History
Education
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Languages
Interests
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Jay Kim

Superior,WI

Summary

An International Student currently studying abroad in United States, a junior student of University of Wisconsin - Superior seeking for a degree in Bachelor of Arts - Music: percussion as a primary instrument, with Psychology minor.

Community Music School Instructor at the University of Wisconsin - Superior, skilled in lesson planning and student motivation. Adapting teaching strategies to foster diversity and inclusion, empowering young musicians to master drums and percussion instrument techniques with various music styles.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Community Music School Instructor

University Of Wisconsin - Superior
01.2024 - Current
  • Contributed positively to school culture by participating in faculty meetings, serving on committees, and collaborating with other staff members in various initiatives.
  • Through private in-person lessons, devoted times to elementary and middle school students with my own lesson ideas on each percussion instruments so that students were able to learn their instruments more specifically and get used to the proper techniques.
  • By teaching how to play drums and other instruments, was able to learn how I can enhance my teaching skills, and how to deal with young students.
  • Learned how to communicate and take care of elementary-middle school students by having lessons for the last a couple semesters.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on practice, homework and assignment records.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music - Percussion

University of Wisconsin, Superior
Superior, WI
05-2026

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Teaching strategies
  • Student motivation
  • Peer coaching
  • English(second language, work-proficient level)
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Conflict resolution
  • Lesson planning
  • Testing and grading

Languages

English
Professional Working
Korean
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Music
  • Gym Workouts
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Bowling
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences
  • Food Tourism
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Blogging/Vlogging

Timeline

Community Music School Instructor

University Of Wisconsin - Superior
01.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music - Percussion

University of Wisconsin, Superior
Jay Kim