Olivia Hoff
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Piano instructor with 9 years of professional experience teaching a wide range of ages and skill levels. Focused on developing students into well-rounded musicians. Personal piano studio average retention rate of 92% year to year. Assistant director of Ralla Klepak Community Music Scholarship, piano, and string preparatory programs at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Preparatory Program
Illinois Wesleyan University
06.2021 - Current
- Continue responsibilities as preparatory instructor and assistant director of piano preparatory program
- Assist director of Ralla Klepak Community Music Scholarship in developing private lesson program for 60+ underserved students
- Collect information from interested students, enroll and schedule qualified students for 10+ instructors
- Work with local music shops to arrange instrument rentals for students
- Track attendance; enforce attendance guidelines
- Assist director of string preparatory program with enrollment, communication with families and instructors, and scheduling recitals
Assistant Director of Piano Preparatory Program
Illinois Wesleyan University
07.2019 - Current
- Continue responsibilities as piano preparatory instructor
- Distribute, track, and organize enrollment for 65+ piano preparatory students
- Schedule piano students within personal studio
- Assistant director in organizing live performances
- Primary point of contact for piano preparatory families
- Work with advertisers to increase enrollment
- Develop music theory tests
Piano Preparatory Instructor
Illinois Wesleyan University
01.2015 - Current
- Teach piano to 35+ students ranging from kindergarten through high school
- Design individualized 45 minute lessons for each student to include contemporary and classical music
- Prepare students for live performances, skills assessments, and theory tests
Education
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington05.2015
Skills
- Musical Instruction
- Curriculum Design
- Parent Communication
- Performance Coaching
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Onboarding and Orientation
Timeline
Assistant Director of Preparatory Program
Illinois Wesleyan University
06.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Piano Preparatory Program
Illinois Wesleyan University
07.2019 - Current
Piano Preparatory Instructor
Illinois Wesleyan University
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Illinois Wesleyan University
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