MAURA WILLIAMS
Provo
Summary
Dedicated and ambitious worker, seeking to spread with others the joy that comes from learning, growing, ad following their passions. Enthusiastic disciple of Christ, musician, artist, florist, student, and friend. Reliable and organized individual who is ready to work hard and create relationships in order to nurture others' passions and creativity. Strives to create a ”high expectations, high love” environment to foster growth, as well as setting an example for them to improve spiritually and intellectually.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Florist Assistant
Jenny's Florals
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Worked on a floral farm to assist in the growing, harvesting, and arranging of flowers.
- Helped continue business for Jenny while she was unable to do so herself, due to pregnancy.
- Prepared weekly floral bunches to sell to florists at the Utah Flower Market, and made and sold bouquets at the Provo Farmers Market.
- Assisted customers in selecting floral arrangements for various occasions, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting crops, ensuring optimal growth and yield.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily farming tasks; coordinated with them to optimize work schedules and task delegation.
BYU Special Events
BYU
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Helped the special events team at BYU set up, take down, and clean for events.
- Involved in events including volleyball, baseball, and softball games, career fairs, and VIP dinners for athletes.
- Worked effectively and adapted in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Piano teacher
Self-employed
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Tutored kids and youth ages 8-17 through beginning and intermediate level weekly piano lessons.
- Assisted students in preparing for Royal Conservatory of Music competitions.
- Advised parents on how best they can support their child’s musical development at home.
- Developed and implemented a piano curriculum that encouraged love for music, creativity and individual expression.
- Tailored lessons plans depending upon the individual goals set by each student.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and performance in order to ensure success.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet the needs of each student, regardless of their skill level or experience.
- Created engaging lesson plans to motivate students of all ages to learn the fundamentals of music theory, sight-reading, and memorization techniques.
Personal Assistant
Jeanette Hill
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted with any necessary tasks around Jeanette’s house that were too difficult for her due to health complications.
- Ran errands, cleaned, watered plants, organized, cleaned, took care of pets, did dishes and laundry.
- Performed household tasks and maintained a clean environment.
Music Teacher’s Assistant
Heather Smith Piano Studio
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Familiarized students with notes, tempo, and other basic concepts of music.
- Used variety of instructional strategies and musical resources to encourage active student engagement.
- Evaluated student performance and provided feedback and assistance to improve musical skills.
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an orderly learning environment conducive to success.
- Supported students during small group instruction by providing individualized assistance.
- Collaborated with the lead teacher to assess student progress and develop individualized learning plans accordingly.
- Supported teachers by organizing materials needed for instruction such as books and art supplies.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to struggling students when needed.
- Helped teachers manage student behavior in the classroom through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Piano Performance
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTHigh School Diploma - undefined
Viewmont High School
Bountiful, UT05.2022
Skills
- Group teaching experience
- Bilingual in the Georgian language
- Strong communication skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Time management skills
- Customer service experience
- Advanced level teaching
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Professionalism
- Creative thinking
- Task prioritization
- Creativity and artistic expression
- Expert piano playing
- Experienced with kids and youth
Language
Georgian
Advanced
Mission
Timeline
Florist Assistant
Jenny's Florals
06.2025 - 11.2025
BYU Special Events
BYU
01.2025 - 05.2025
Personal Assistant
Jeanette Hill
03.2021 - 06.2021
Piano teacher
Self-employed
09.2019 - 07.2022
Music Teacher’s Assistant
Heather Smith Piano Studio
09.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Viewmont High School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Piano Performance
Brigham Young University
Service and Volunteer Work
- Served a full time mission in Armenia/Georgia, speaking Georgian, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from May 2023 to November 2024.
- Participated in a refugee service humanitarian trip for HXP in July of 2022, helping to build and improve the refugee camp and also teach English, and develop lifelong relationships that impacted spiritual development.
- Volunteered weekly at a local "Days for Girls" shelter, from June 2017 - September 2020; helped sew, pin, iron, cut, organize, and pack reusable feminine hygiene kit products that were sent all over the world for women with limited accessibility to proper health supplies.
- Centerville City Youth Council volunteer from June 2019 - June 2020, worked with other youth volunteers from Centerville to sponsor and run city events, and assist in the coordination of youth programs and activities.