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Maria Bernal

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic Violin Teacher. Experienced with guiding students through comprehensive violin techniques and music theory. Utilizes tailored lesson plans to meet individual student needs. Knowledge of fostering positive and engaging learning atmosphere.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Violin Teacher

Burr Elementary School
10.2024 - Current


  • Assisted beginner students in developing fundamental skills such as posture, bow hold, and finger placement to establish a strong foundation for future progress.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and fostering open communication between all parties involved.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory by incorporating engaging teaching methods, such as interactive games and creative projects.

Music Teacher

Blaine Elementary School
10.2024 - Current
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success in art subjects.

Private Violin Teacher

My Studio
01.2018 - Current
  • Increased student retention through engaging learning activities and consistent communication with parents.
  • Maintained detailed records of each student''s development, providing valuable insights into their strengths and areas needing improvement.
  • Established clear objectives for each lesson, ensuring students understood goals and expectations.
  • Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, enhancing overall comprehension.
  • Assisted students in preparing for auditions, resulting in successful placements in orchestras or ensembles.

Violin Instructor

Las Cruces Youth Orchestra
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Adapted teaching methods for students with diverse needs, ensuring their success in mastering the violin.
  • Facilitated group lessons, fostering camaraderie among students while enabling them to learn from one another''s progress.
  • Inspired students by sharing personal experiences as a professional musician and performer within the industry contextually relevant to violin instruction.
  • Incorporated creative teaching techniques such as storytelling and visualization exercises into lessons for an engaging learning experience.
  • Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance

Juan N. Corpas University
Bogota, Colombia
06-2017

Master's Degree - Violin

NMSU
Las Cruces
05-2021

Artist Diploma - Violin Performance

Chicago College of Performing Arts
Chicago, IL
05-2023

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Chamber Music Coaching
  • Adaptive learning strategies
  • Group teaching
  • Orchestral Repertoire
  • Performance preparation
  • Lesson Planning
  • Ensemble direction

Accomplishments

María has been the winner of competitions such as: "Jorge Tadeo Lozano University Concert Cycle 2013-2014" and “Jovenes interpreter 2014 del Banco de la República” in

Colombia. In 2018, María obtained a position in the “Bogotá Youth Chamber Philharmonic”.

María has performed as a soloist in 2018 with the Bacatá orchestra in Colombia, and in 2020 with the NMSU Philharmonic in the United States, when she won the university's solo competition. In 2021, María won third place in the “Jackie McGehee Young Artists’

Competition for Piano and Strings” in the United States. Maria also was part of the “Youth Philharmonic of Colombia”, where she worked under the baton of Andrés Orozco Estrada, Rafael Payare, Lawrence Renes, among others. With the orchestra, Maria has been on tour in countries such as Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Colombia.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary

Timeline

Violin Teacher

Burr Elementary School
10.2024 - Current

Music Teacher

Blaine Elementary School
10.2024 - Current

Violin Instructor

Las Cruces Youth Orchestra
08.2019 - 04.2021

Private Violin Teacher

My Studio
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance

Juan N. Corpas University

Master's Degree - Violin

NMSU

Artist Diploma - Violin Performance

Chicago College of Performing Arts

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