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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Karina Burch

La Mesa,CA

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Burch Music Academy

Karina Burch
03.2022 - Current
  • Consistently met deadlines for grading assignments and submitting reports, maintaining clear records of student performance data.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Implemented innovative classroom management techniques to create a focused and productive learning environment.
  • Teaching piano students on private individual level
  • Coordinated and organized student recitals
  • Trained and enrolled in Certificate of Merit California Music Teachers association (MTAC)
  • Arranged Festivals and competitions for individual students

Piano Teacher

After School Learning Tree Private School
05.2011 - Current
  • Kept up-to-date with advancements in piano pedagogy by attending workshops, conferences, and participating in professional development opportunities.
  • Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
  • Audio-recorded performances for playback to help students identify mistakes and areas for improvement.
  • Played piano at school functions such as choir collaboration at local and community events

California Ballet School

Maxine Mahon
05.2015 - 03.2020

Piano collaboration for piano classes

Pianist

San Diego Academy Of Ballet
10.2001 - 02.2020

Piano collaboration for ballet classes

Education

DMA Chamber Music - Chamber Ensemble

Komitas Yeravan State Conservatory
Yeravan, Armenia
07.1994

Skills

Piano Performance

Collaborative Piano

Piano Pedagogy

Chamber Ensemble

Piano Instruction at all levels

Prepare piano lessons on individual skill level

Evaluate student learning progress

Providing feedback to students and parents on lesson progress

Prepares repertoire for each individuals performances and recitals

Attends individual meetings with student and parents relating to to progress and performances

Accomplishments

Founded Southern Youth Mozart Festival

Founded Burch Music Academy

Certification

Member of Music Teachers Association of California

Languages

Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Burch Music Academy

Karina Burch
03.2022 - Current

California Ballet School

Maxine Mahon
05.2015 - 03.2020

Piano Teacher

After School Learning Tree Private School
05.2011 - Current

Pianist

San Diego Academy Of Ballet
10.2001 - 02.2020

DMA Chamber Music - Chamber Ensemble

Komitas Yeravan State Conservatory
Karina Burch