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Mikaela Dodge

San Lorenzo,CA

Summary

Creative music instructor with expertise in instrumental teaching and performance assessment. Skilled in adapting lesson plans for individual student needs while promoting cognitive development through musical engagement. Committed to nurturing students' musical talents and fostering a love for music.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instrumental Music Teacher

After School Music Academy
Newark, California
02.2026 - Current
  • Instructed students on various instruments, including ukuleles, drums, stylophones, and percussion.
  • Coordinated schedules and lesson times with elementary school administrations.
  • Communicated student progress in music classes to parents regularly.
  • Created a safe and engaging environment for learning musical instruments.

Special Needs Music Teacher

Sky Castle LLC
Fremont, California
02.2026 - Current
  • Developed specialized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
  • Taught cognitive functions through piano and various musical instruments.
  • Utilized musical sounds as sensory aids to enhance learning.
  • Engaged students in lessons by singing early music songs.

Private Piano/Voice Teacher

The New Mozart School of Music
Palo Alto, California
05.2023 - 12.2025
  • Facilitated engaging parent and child group music classes to enhance musical development.
  • Developed lesson plans and classroom setups tailored to diverse learning needs.
  • Guided children in reaching full musical potential through personalized instruction.
  • Conducted ear training activities to improve auditory skills and musicality.
  • Taught technical piano skills to build foundational proficiency.
  • Adapted teaching methods creatively to suit individual student requirements.
  • Supported students in becoming musicians at performance and competitive levels.
  • Coached students on vocal techniques, shaping vowels for proper sound production.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
11-2024

Skills

  • Musical notation
  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Group facilitation
  • Proficient in piano, ukulele, & trumpet
  • Performance assessment
  • Vocal techniques
  • Sight-reading proficiency

Certification

  • Harmony Road Certified, 2025

Accomplishments

  • Charleston International Music Competition, 2024 & 2025
  • Universal Stars, 2025
  • Miss Asian Talent, 2017

Timeline

Instrumental Music Teacher

After School Music Academy
02.2026 - Current

Special Needs Music Teacher

Sky Castle LLC
02.2026 - Current

Private Piano/Voice Teacher

The New Mozart School of Music
05.2023 - 12.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Music

San Jose State University
Mikaela Dodge