Lindsey Marks
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
An accomplished music educator with a proven track record at Marks Music Studio, adept in both group and individual instruction. Enhanced technical musical skills in students, who range in age and experience, as well as socio-emotional development, and have fostered strong interpersonal connections at Marks Music Studio and other reputable institutions. By blending empathetic listening with comprehensive teaching strategies, has significantly advanced students' musical and personal growth, laying a foundation for lifelong confidence and love of music.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music First Educator
The Music Center of South Central Michigan
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for ages 0-5 years old.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep young learner attention.
- Create environment conducive for young children and parents to feel comfortable exploring creativity and body movement.
- Facilitate bonding moments between parents and children through musical exploration.
- Lay foundation for lifelong love of creative movement and music, while establishing fundamental music skills such as ear training and rhythm that will serve children as they explore interest in the arts later in life.
- Develop self confidence and emotional intelligence through songs that teach empathy, self-love, and emotional regulation.
Private Music Instructor
Marks Music Studio
05.2005 - Current
- Plan and prepare individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Arrange performance recitals to allow students to showcase musical talents.
- Prepare students for auditions for institutions by aiding with music selection, assigning practice hours required for mastery of piece and assessing progress and accuracy in playing, as well as corresponding with institutions regarding specific requirements and scholarship opportunities.
- Foster inviting and comfortable learning environments for students to promote enthusiasm for instruments and commitment to practicing, build resilience through skill building, and develop lifelong confidence and love of music.
- Manage day-to-day business operations, including scheduling, invoicing, ordering supplies and curriculum.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Trained and developed team members.
Music Director
What A Do Theater Company
01.2022 - Current
- Directed groups at rehearsals to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance, dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Provided vocal coaching for soloists, duets, small ensembles, and full cast.
- Assisted students in character exploration and how to communicate music to an audience.
- Facilitated environments where students felt safe to explore emotions that accompany performing and develop self confidence and resilience.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Collaborated with choreographer and directors to achieve desired performance outcome.
Private Music Instructor
Music Instruction Studio
09.2008 - 07.2010
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Arranged performance recitals and concerts to allow students to showcase musical talents.
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Evaluated student music abilities by providing feedback and written reports.
- Fostered inviting and comfortable learning environments for students to promote enthusiasm for instruments and commitment to practicing.
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
- Prepared students for auditions for institutions by aiding with music selection, assigning practice hours required for mastery of piece and assessing progress and accuracy in playing.
- Managed day to day office operations, such as scheduling students for 11-15 music instructors, invoicing clients, and receiving payments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Music
Lee University
Cleveland, TN05.2008
High School Diploma -
Harper Creek High School
Battle Creek, MI06.2004
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Socio-emotional development
- Parent Interaction
- Student Interaction
- Teaching strategies
- Child Development
- Empathetic Listening
- Interpersonal connection
Certification
- Certified Enneagram Educator and Coach, Awareness to Action and Motions of the Soul - 2015-present
Timeline
Music First Educator
The Music Center of South Central Michigan
01.2023 - Current
Music Director
What A Do Theater Company
01.2022 - Current
Private Music Instructor
Music Instruction Studio
09.2008 - 07.2010
Private Music Instructor
Marks Music Studio
05.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Music
Lee University
High School Diploma -
Harper Creek High School
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