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Milana Golenkevitch

Austin,TX

Summary

Talented Piano Teacher with considerable experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Particularly talented at teaching children and younger students. Eagerly introduced various musical styles to maintain student interest. Applied effective teaching techniques to instruct students on music theory and provide solid foundation for learning. Worked as a team. Administration duties and organized.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Piano Teacher

Russian Overtones
11.2020 - Current
  • Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
  • Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
  • Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
  • Experience with private and group classes.
  • Provided constructive feedback on technique, expression, posture, rhythm-reading skills during weekly private lessons.
  • Successfully prepared students for recitals, auditions, and competitions by implementing effective practice strategies.
  • Ensured smooth communication with parents about their child''s progress through regular meetings discussing achievements areas needing improvement.

Administrator - Business Operations

Russian Overtones
11.2020 - Current
  • Streamlined business operations by implementing efficient processes and policies.
  • Improved student satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution.
  • Payment scheduling, processing, as well as handling late payment notification and fees.


Piano Teacher

Russian Overtones/Montessori School
04.2022 - 08.2024
  • Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
  • Worked with toddlers (3-5 years old) in group settings.
  • Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use and pre-reading period.
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
  • Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
  • Provided constructive feedback on technique, expression, posture, rhythm-reading skills during weekly private lessons.

Package Handler

Amazon
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
  • Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
  • Exceeded performance expectations during peak seasons, managing high volumes of shipments without compromising on quality or timeliness.

Food Service Worker

Meridian School
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for students.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues and supervisor.
  • Worked in fast paced environment, finding resolutions in stressful situations, and planning specific dietary needs for students.

Piano Teacher/Accompanist

Mikhail Glinka Minsk State Music College
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
  • Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
  • Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
  • Ability to work as a team.

Piano Teacher/Choir Accompanist

Music School Number 11
09.2010 - 05.2012
  • Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
  • Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
  • Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
  • Communicated with teachers on set goals and achievements.
  • Worked in large group setting with choir.

Education

Master of Arts - Music of Arts

Belarusian State Academy of Music
Minsk, Belarus
09.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Piano

Belarusian State Academy of Music
Minsk, Belarus
05.2010

High School Diploma -

Belarusian Music College (RMK)
Minsk, Belarus
05.2005

Skills

  • Effective Lesson Planning
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Adaptive Teaching Methods
  • Individual teaching approach
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Accompaniment abilities
  • Sight-Reading Proficiency
  • Recital Preparation
  • Ear Training Expertise
  • Ensemble coaching
  • Group teaching experience
  • Expert piano playing
  • Piano technique mastery
  • Pedagogical Knowledge
  • Practice strategies
  • Performance Coaching
  • Progress Reporting
  • Student Motivation
  • Excellent with young children
  • Music Theory
  • Time management skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Piano training
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Fun learning process
  • Group Instruction
  • Bilingual in Russian

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Limited Working
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Piano Teacher

Russian Overtones/Montessori School
04.2022 - 08.2024

Piano Teacher

Russian Overtones
11.2020 - Current

Administrator - Business Operations

Russian Overtones
11.2020 - Current

Package Handler

Amazon
08.2020 - 08.2021

Food Service Worker

Meridian School
09.2018 - 08.2020

Piano Teacher/Accompanist

Mikhail Glinka Minsk State Music College
06.2011 - 06.2012

Piano Teacher/Choir Accompanist

Music School Number 11
09.2010 - 05.2012

Master of Arts - Music of Arts

Belarusian State Academy of Music

Bachelor of Arts - Piano

Belarusian State Academy of Music

High School Diploma -

Belarusian Music College (RMK)
Milana Golenkevitch