Justin Pytel
Elmwood Park,NJ
Summary
Multi-instrumentalist with over 12 years of musical experience in piano, guitar, drums, and bass. Capable of teaching students various musical instruments, primarily including piano with some basic teaching knowledge of guitar, bass, and drums. Innovative and open-minded individual who is always eager to improve teaching skills. Proficient in monitoring student performance and achievement, devising unique lesson plans for each grade level and creating a comfortable, yet fun learning environment for students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Harbor Freight Tools
Saddle Brook, NJ
04.2022 - Current
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Private Music Instructor
Self-employeed
Elmwood Park, NJ
06.2021 - Current
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
Shift Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
Lodi, NJ
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.2024
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Music Theory
- Ensemble direction
- Reading Sheet Music
- Musical composition
- Improvisation Techniques
- Performance Coaching
Timeline
Sales Associate
Harbor Freight Tools
04.2022 - Current
Private Music Instructor
Self-employeed
06.2021 - Current
Shift Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
05.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Music
Bergen Community College