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Nichole Starr

Piano Teacher
Lees Summit,MO

Summary

Dynamic and energetic piano teacher with over 8 years in piano instruction. Highly motivated educator gifted at creating exciting and entertaining learning environments. Looking to extend passion of music to the corporate world, with notable customer service and business management skills.

Also an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Piano Teacher

Work From Home
03.2014 - Current
  • Coordinate recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
  • Communicate with parents regarding upcoming events and students progress.
  • Engage students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
  • Keep record of financial obligations for all students
  • Meet with parents to resolve schedule and educational conflicts.
  • Develop lesson plans, select course materials, and prepare assignments
  • Perform "piano interviews" with each individual family that is interested in piano, going over my piano policy and procedures.
  • Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
  • Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.

Assistant Manager

Kirkland Home
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Served all in-line customers in a timely manner
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Performed open and closing procedures daily.
  • When computers and registers had issues, I worked at troubleshooting, until all issues were resolved.
  • Encouraged employees to promote items and sales.
  • Trained new employees how to use the register and how to greet customers.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • E-mailed other store managers with information about sales and transfers of product.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.

Preschool Teacher

We Care Day Care, Lee's Summit
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Maintained well controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Published a monthly newsletter for parents, describing their children's activities and interests.
  • Complied with all policies and procedures at We Care Preschool.
  • Assisted and supervised 12-15 children through entire school day.
  • Updated bulletin boards in accordance to lesson plans.

Education

University of Central Missouri
05.2001

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Scheduling
  • Works well with adults and children
  • Efficient in Typing
  • Phone skills
  • Sales Expertise
  • Microsoft Office
  • Order and Refund Processing
  • Research
  • Organizational Abilities
  • Prompt at Work
  • Record Keeping Strengths
  • Cash Register Skills
  • Management Skills
  • Time Management Skills
  • Brand Representation
  • Delivery Scheduling

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Quote

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
Helen Keller

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Kirkland Home
11.2021 - 06.2022

Preschool Teacher

We Care Day Care, Lee's Summit
08.2014 - 08.2015

Piano Teacher

Work From Home
03.2014 - Current

University of Central Missouri
Nichole StarrPiano Teacher