John Holden

• Developed individualized guitar lesson plans aligned with student skill levels and musical goals.
• Assessed student progress and adjusted teaching methods to strengthen musical technique and performance confidence.
• Communicated clearly with students and families to align goals, expectations, and practice strategies.
• Fostered supportive learning environment that encouraged discipline, creativity, and steady musical growth.
• Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
• Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
• Fostered creativity by encouraging improvisation, composition, and arrangement within the classroom setting.

• Managed circulation services, resolving patron account issues and maintaining accurate borrower records.
• Assisted students and faculty with reference inquiries, locating materials, and using library databases.
• Processed incoming materials, updated item statuses, and maintained orderly stacks and shelving workflows.
• Supported interlibrary loan requests, tracking holds, returns, and delivery coordination with precision.

Graduated Cum Laude

Was an English major for 2.5 years before transferring to music school, Studied English literature in London for a semester