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Katie Weber
Music Teacher
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Dynamic and energetic Music Teacher with 6 years in Voice, Piano, General, and Choral music instruction. Highly-motivated educator gifted at creating exciting and entertaining learning environments. Skilled at vocal technique, ear training, performance preparation/assessment, group instruction, and individualized lesson plans.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
The Hudson School
Hoboken, NJ
09.2018 - Current
- Taught Middle School General Music, Middle School and High School Chorus, and Private Voice and Piano Lessons.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, chords, and fundamentals and history of music.
- Coached students to sing, and play(on piano and recorder) carefully selected repertoire.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory(Including AP courses), music history and performance etiquette.
- Coordinated and organized 4 shows and recitals each year and Music Directed 5 theater productions.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
Voice and Piano Teacher
Soyulla Artists
New York, NY
03.2019 - Current
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere, resulting in good student engagement and knowledge acquisition.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions, vocal pedagogy, appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Motivated students to practice music by choosing repertoire that they connect to and encouraged progress, leading to better music reading, and motivated practice.
- Evaluated student music abilities by providing feedback and written reports communicating with parents regarding student progress.
Voice Teacher
Front And Center Dance Studio
Millburn, NJ
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Applied knowledge of voice pedagogy to further student's growth in their vocal strength/skills.
- Accompanied students on piano both in lessons and in recital.
- Assigned age and voice appropriate repertoire to suit students abilities and help them progress.
- Facilitated group classes and developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
Education
Bachelors of Music - Music Education
Eastman School of Music - University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 08.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor's of Music - Vocal Performance
Eastman School of Music - University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Group and Individual Music Instruction
Vocal Instruction
Piano Instruction
Piano Accompaniment
Instructional Genres: Opera, Musical Theater, Popular Music
Interpersonal Communication
German, French, Italian, Spanish
Affiliations
- NATS(National Association of Teachers of Music)
- NAFME(National Association For Music Educators)
Certification
NYS Music Education K-12
Interests
Diet & Nutrition
Mental Health Awareness
Philosophy
History
Dance
Yoga
Timeline
Voice and Piano Teacher
Soyulla Artists
03.2019 - Current
Music Teacher
The Hudson School
09.2018 - Current
NYS Music Education K-12
08-2018
Voice Teacher
Front And Center Dance Studio
09.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelors of Music - Music Education
Eastman School of Music - University of Rochester
08.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor's of Music - Vocal Performance
Eastman School of Music - University of Rochester
08.2010 - 05.2014