Jemella Piersol-Freedman
Wyzant
Berlin,MA
2
Languages
10
years of professional experience
Knowledgeable educator with solid background in teaching German and music to diverse learners. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans and foster positive learning engagement. Passionate multi-instrumentalist, polyglot, educator, and lifelong learner.
Work History
Music Theory and German Tutor
3 Years 3 Months- Deliver customized lessons aligned with student goals, strengths, and learning needs
- Prepare students for study abroad programs and national and international exams
- Develop and sustain client relationships for freelance work
Peer Tutor - Music and German
2 Years 8 Months- Facilitated peer tutoring sessions in two subjects to clarify concepts and reinforce effective study strategies
- Assessed student needs and adapted teaching approach to match individual learning styles and course goals
- Supported positive learning outcomes to improve student confidence and self-efficacy
ARCH Intern
1 Month- Developed and presented orientation programming for students and parents to enhance their transition experience
- Created engaging activities that fostered connections for incoming first-year students
- Coordinated logistics and collaborated with team to execute successful orientation events
- Assumed leadership role during second year of internship
Founder
5 Years 11 Months- Provided loving care to pets
- Marketed and managed own business
- Maintained strong client relationships through open communication and organizational skills
Education
B. M. E. - Music Education
- Secretary, Ohio Collegiate Music Education Association, Wooster chapter
- Member, Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society
- Dean's List all 8 semesters
- 3.995 GPA
B. A. - German Studies
- Member, Delta Phi Alpha German Honor Society
- Dean's List all 8 semesters
- 3.995 GPA
- Thesis: Trans-World Express: German Influences on Anglophone Popular Music
Skills
German
French
Curriculum Development
Language Acquisition
Interactive Teaching Methods
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Leadership
Accomplishments
- Member, Student Leadership Institute, 2024
- Presenter, Community of Scholars Conference, 2023
- Second Prize, College of Wooster English Department Critical Essay Competition, 2023
- Winner, National Merit Scholarship, 2022
- Honors, Massachusetts Letters about Literature Competition, 2022
- Level 4 Gold Award, American Association of Teachers of German, 2022
- Guest Playwright, Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Young Playwrights Festival, 2018
- Member, Duke TIP, 2013
- Member, Johns Hopkins SET, 2013
Languages
German
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Timeline
ARCH Intern
College of Wooster
05.2025 - 06.2025Read More
Peer Tutor - Music and German
College of Wooster Academic Resource Center
09.2023 - 05.2026Read More
Music Theory and German Tutor
Wyzant
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Founder
PetLove Pet Sitting
09.2016 - 08.2022Read More
The College of Wooster
B. M. E. from Music Education
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The College of Wooster
B. A. from German Studies
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