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JULIA KOSTENKO
Music Teacher
2251 81st St, D4, Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Skilled instructor with 25 years of experience teaching students various music instruments, violin, viola, cello and piano. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style. Proficient in monitoring student performance and achievement, devising unique lesson plans for each grade level and overseeing rehearsals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
The Harmony ProgramNew York, NY
Teaching Artist/Substitute Teacher/Piano Accompanist
09.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Teaching Violin, Viola, Cello to Elementary and Middle School students (group and individualized instruction).
- Plan and execute activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Developing lesson plans surrounding string instrument performance, music theory and music history.
- Create and deliver lessons through distance, virtual and face-to-face learning and fulfill requirements of Harmony Program curriculum.
- Preparing in-school and external student music concerts.
- Maintain daily student records and evaluate student progress.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervise lunchroom and recess activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Keep accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Maintain day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Increase educational expertise and knowledge by participating instructor-oriented workshops focusing on topics such as Classroom Management, Emotions Behind Student Behavior in the Classroom, String Pedagogy, SEL and on many more educational subjects.
SelfBrooklyn, NY
Private Teacher/Performing Artist
08.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies in private lessons and teach students of all ages.
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Support student physical, mental, and social development using music games and activities.
- Communicate frequently with parents and students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Prepare students for Middle School, High School, and College music auditions.
- Plan and implement integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Advise and counsel students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Education
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WA
Bachelor of Music from Cello Performance/String Instrument Pedagogy
09.1993 - 05.1998
Rice UniversityHouston, TX
Master of Music from Cello Performance
09.1998 - 05.2000
Skills
25 Years of teaching Music
Group and Individual Instruction
Lesson Planning
Program Planning
Classroom Management
Behavior Improvements
IEP Familiarity
Organizational ability
Problem-solving skills
Verbal and Written Communication
Rehearsals
Audition Preparation
Art Appreciation
Learning Assessments
Accomplishments
- Increased student participation in the arts by engaging everyone in the process.
- Recorded numerous piano accompaniment tracks for online music performances for violin, viola, cello and choir classes at Harmony Program.
- Taught several students who were able to get into the school of their choice due to successful music auditions (Middle School/High School).
Additional Information
- Tacoma Youth Symphony Concerto Aria Winner
- Helen Crow-Snelling Scholarship Competition 1st Place
- ASTA National Solo Competition Semi-Finalist
- Central Washington University Orchestra Concerto-Aria Winner
- Allied Arts Festival In Spokane Young Artist Competition 1st Place
- ASTA National Solo Competition State Division Winner
- ASTA National Solo Competition Finalist
- Edward Hines International Solo Competition Honorary Mention
- MTNA Collegiate Artist Performance Competition/State Winner
- MTNA Collegiate Artist Performance Competition/Division Winner
- Ladies Musical Club of Seattle Solo Competition Finalist
- Capital Area Olympia Symphony Concerto Competition Winner
Interests
Timeline
Teaching Artist/Substitute Teacher/Piano Accompanist
The Harmony Program
09.2017 - Current
Private Teacher/Performing Artist
Self
08.2005 - Current
Rice University
Master of Music from Cello Performance
09.1998 - 05.2000
Central Washington University
Bachelor of Music from Cello Performance/String Instrument Pedagogy
09.1993 - 05.1998