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Kelly Costa

Red Cow
St. Anthony,Minnesota
1
Language
20
years of professional experience

Dynamic professional with a background in both education and customer service. Skilled in lesson customization and team collaboration, consistently delivering exceptional experiences that boost student and customer satisfaction.

Work History

Piano Teacher

7 Months
Self-employed | 01.2026 - Current

Instructed students in music theory, technique, and performance skills.

  • Developed customized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and goals.
  • Assessed student progress regularly and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment encouraging creativity and self-expression.
  • Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement

Server

1 Year
Red Cow | 08.2025 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders.
  • Assisted in training new servers on menu offerings and service standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
  • Adapted quickly to changing menus and daily specials to enhance guest experience.
  • Resolved customer complaints with professionalism, enhancing overall satisfaction.

Server

18 Years 5 Months
The Cheesecake Factory | 11.2006 - 04.2025
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently during busy shifts.
  • Supported management in maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.

Education

No Degree - Music Therapy

University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND

While attending school, I worked with a wide variety of clients ranging from low to high functioning neurodivergent students, at risk teens and geriatric patients. When placed with a certain population, I would focus on creating activities using music to reach their goals, implement them and afterwards document progress.

Skills

Music instruction
Lesson planning
Group instruction
Audition coaching
Adaptive teaching
Parent engagement
Motivation techniques
Communication

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Piano Teacher

Self-employed
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

Server

Red Cow
08.2025 - CurrentRead More

Server

The Cheesecake Factory
11.2006 - 04.2025Read More

University of North Dakota

No Degree from Music Therapy
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Kelly Costa