Mark Verrette
Oviedo,FL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position in publishing field.
My many years of academic and musical studies have afforded me a wealth of transferable skills and valuable experience. These include extensive proofreading, writing concert program notes, and formatting and editing concert programs. Additionally, I have over 20 years experience as an English tutor/ proofreader for international students at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
In my work as a musician in both performance and administrative realms, with individuals and groups both small and large, I have gleaned many relevant team-oriented and team-building skills which foster favorable outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor of Cello and Chamber Music
El Paso Conservatory Of Music
09.2011 - 05.2015
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other music teachers to expand student knowledge and deliver comprehensive learning experiences.
- Provided individualized instruction to provide students with equal learning opportunities.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Connecticut
09.2007 - 05.2010
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Taught String Methods and String Pedagogy college-level courses for over 60 students.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
- Developed and graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to improve teaching and learning by sharing resources and best practices.
- Provided individual and group instruction to tailor teaching approaches to different student needs.
- Assessed student learning to evaluate teaching method success and make necessary adjustments.
- Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Assisted with development and implementation of new course materials to enhance learning experience.
Circulation Assistant
Boston University Library
02.2001 - 08.2007
- Assisted staff with special projects and library event preparation.
- Checked library materials in and out of library.
- Helped library patrons by providing directional information.
- Maintained condition of library shelves and study areas.
- Answered telephone and offered general information in response to inquiries.
- Distributed reference materials to employees or customers.
- Answered questions from customers and staff.
- Showed library patrons where specific book collections were.
- Maintained inventory records and verified what items were available and items being used for active projects.
- Maintained office equipment in proper operating condition.
- Successfully completed check-in and check-out procedure for visitors taking or returning library books and audio materials daily.
- Delivered excellent guest services by answering inquiries from visitors.
- Organized shelves when patrons returned books.
- Enabled ease of material location by replacing returned items in alphabetical order to library shelves.
- Referred customers to appropriate [Type] departments or personnel.
- Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system.
- Maintained and updated patron records in library system database.
- Located desired customer items through interlibrary loan system and coordinated deliveries.
- Assisted patrons with operation of library photocopiers, microfiche and audio/visual equipment.
- Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials.
- Helped patrons to complete forms for library card issuance.
- Processed customer fines and educated individual patrons on ways to minimize future charges.
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts - Cello Performance
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2017
Artist Diploma - Cello Performance
Longy School of Music
Cambridge, MA06.1998
Master of Music - Cello Performance
Hartt School of Music
West Hartford, CT05.1997
Bachelor of Music - Cello Performance
The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA05.1988
Skills
Proofreading
English Tutoring
Concert Program Writing
Concert Program Formatting and Editing
String Methods Instruction
Orchestra Management
Orchestra Library
Music Librarian
Music Score Binding and Cataloguing
General Librarian
Music History Department Assistant
Chamber Music Department Coordinator
Timeline
Instructor of Cello and Chamber Music
El Paso Conservatory Of Music
09.2011 - 05.2015
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Connecticut
09.2007 - 05.2010
Circulation Assistant
Boston University Library
02.2001 - 08.2007
Doctor of Musical Arts - Cello Performance
University of Connecticut
Artist Diploma - Cello Performance
Longy School of Music
Master of Music - Cello Performance
Hartt School of Music
Bachelor of Music - Cello Performance
The New England Conservatory of Music
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