Maria Nickel
Walker
Summary
Talented Piano Teacher with experience teaching students at beginner level. Particularly talented at teaching children and younger students. Applied effective teaching techniques to instruct students on music theory and provide solid foundation for learning. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.
Motivated junior Civil Engineering student with hands-on experience supporting transportation and infrastructure projects through internships at Tricoeur Construction and the Louisiana DOTD. Exposure to project planning, construction documentation, change order processes, and site visits across public works and bridge projects. Growing foundation in scheduling, plan reading, and technical reporting. Actively building industry knowledge through AASHTO trainings and on-site learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Student
DOTD
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Attended meetings on eConstruction initiatives, CPM scheduling, and project coordination, gaining exposure to modern transportation project management practices.
- Assisted with processing and distributing change order documentation and plan memos
- Participated in multiple online AASHTO technical trainings to build foundational knowledge in construction inspection and transportation standards.
- Participated in site visits to active construction projects and a concrete plant, observing field operations and quality control processes.
- Engaged with engineers and DOTD leadership, to better understand public infrastructure delivery and interdepartmental collaboration.
Summer Student
Tricoeur
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained early exposure to civil engineering through reading and interpreting bridge design plans.
- Assisted with compiling project progress reports by organizing site photos and writing informative captions.
- Observed team collaboration and project documentation practices in a professional engineering environment.
Junior Piano Teacher
Overtones Music Studio
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
- Evaluated and graded student performance and written theory assignments.
- Provided extra help to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, Music Minor (Piano Pedagogy)
Louisiana State University
05.2028
Skills
- Piano maintenance basics
- Ear Training Expertise
- Music history understanding
- Recital Preparation
- Student Motivation Techniques
- Colleague Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- MS Office
- Fast learner
- Attention to detail
- Time management and organization
- Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Accomplishments
High School 4.08 GPA
Graduated High School Summa Cum Laude
Played piano for local churches and nursing home
Earned Superior Music Performance rating for multiple years at piano Federation
Timeline
Summer Student
DOTD
06.2025 - 07.2025
Summer Student
Tricoeur
07.2024 - 08.2024
Junior Piano Teacher
Overtones Music Studio
10.2021 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, Music Minor (Piano Pedagogy)
Louisiana State University
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