Mihaela Leonte
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and learning skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Teacher
Kokua Education
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students in grades Kindergarten to 12, including SPED.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Managed classrooms of up to 30 students in schools in San Antonio.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Instructed students in lesson plans that had been created by teacher.
Choir Director
Saint John Cassian Orthodox Church
03.2021 - Current
- Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Coordinated, planned and led practices for musical components of church services.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
Choir Director
St Mary's Orthodox Church
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Coordinated, planned and conducted rehearsals for church services and events.
- Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
- Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Maintained private studio with range of 5 to 15 clients per month.
- Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and cultural events for community.
Literature Teacher
I. V. Liteanu Liteanu High-School
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
Music and Foreign Languages Teacher
Pinocchio Kindergarten
09.2004 - 08.2006
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Educated students in basics of English and French grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Music Teacher
"Miron Costin" School No 11
09.2002 - 08.2004
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
Music Teacher
Technical College "Al. I. Cuza" Nr. 1
09.2001 - 08.2003
- Organized shows and recitals and booking musicians for classroom demonstrations.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
Education
Master Of Arts - Music Performance
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2020
Bachelor Of Arts - Music Performance
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2018
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Music Performance
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX05.2014
Bachelor Of Arts - Romanian And French Literature And Language
"Stephen The Great" School of Letters
Suceava, Romania07.2004
Skills
- Organization
- Communication
- Student Records Management
- Student Empowerment
- Positive Reinforcement
- Learning Strategies
Languages
English
Full Professional
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
FRENCH
Professional Working
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Guest Teacher
Kokua Education
08.2022 - Current
Choir Director
Saint John Cassian Orthodox Church
03.2021 - Current
Choir Director
St Mary's Orthodox Church
09.2020 - 07.2021
Literature Teacher
I. V. Liteanu Liteanu High-School
09.2006 - 08.2009
Music and Foreign Languages Teacher
Pinocchio Kindergarten
09.2004 - 08.2006
Music Teacher
"Miron Costin" School No 11
09.2002 - 08.2004
Music Teacher
Technical College "Al. I. Cuza" Nr. 1
09.2001 - 08.2003
Master Of Arts - Music Performance
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor Of Arts - Music Performance
Texas Woman's University
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Music Performance
Brookhaven College
Bachelor Of Arts - Romanian And French Literature And Language
"Stephen The Great" School of Letters
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