Kai Jolie Zaragoza
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic violin educator with a proven track record at Access Contemporary Music, utilizing innovative teaching methods and curriculum development to enhance student performance and musicianship. Skilled in performance, coaching, and professional networking, I foster a productive learning environment that encourages aesthetic appreciation and personal growth in aspiring musicians.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Violin Teacher
City Strings
05.2024 - Current
Violin Teacher
Access Contemporary Music
03.2024 - Current
- Reflected critically on teaching practice to implement improvement strategies, differentiated music curriculum to meet needs of individual students, and instructed students on theory and technique to develop performance and musicianship abilities.
Professional Violinist
Freelance
01.2021 - Current
Group Violin Instructor
Music House
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior to promote orderly and productive practice, group rehearsals and violin performances.
- Implemented instructional plans and organized class to balance instruction, demonstration and working time.
- Helped students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations to make qualitative judgments about instrumentation.
Sephora Beauty Advisor
Sephora
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed in-depth product knowledge and kept up to date with latest trends in beauty to avail of resources and apply best practices.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Met sales goals through consistent and reliable service.
Hollister Brand Representative
Hollister.Co
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Organized and stocked merchandise to keep necessary levels for sales demand.
- Assisted with daily opening and closing tasks to maintain clean, neat, and professional store.
- Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with customers.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and product features.
- Maintained clean, organized and professional work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2025
Skills
- Innovative teaching methods
- Professional networking
- Performance preparation
- Performance coaching
- Curriculum development
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Private Violin Teacher
City Strings
05.2024 - Current
Violin Teacher
Access Contemporary Music
03.2024 - Current
Group Violin Instructor
Music House
09.2023 - 06.2024
Sephora Beauty Advisor
Sephora
05.2023 - 09.2023
Professional Violinist
Freelance
01.2021 - Current
Hollister Brand Representative
Hollister.Co
08.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
DePaul University
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