Provided individualized academic support to music majors in theory, ear training, pedagogy, and history, enhancing student understanding through tailored strategies.
Achieved Level 1 certification in the International Tutor Training Program
Music Tutor
Varsity Tutors LLC
Remote
07.2024 - Current
Facilitated one-on-one and group sessions in flute, piano, voice, and music theory to enhance skill development, musical expression, and academic preparedness.
Founder & Private Music Instructor
Personal Music Studio
Manahawkin, NJ
06.2022 - Current
Operated private music studio, provided comprehensive instruction in multiple instruments, and designed personalized lesson plans to foster student growth and artistic excellence.
Counselor & Teaching Assistant - Future Music Educators Institute
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
06.2025 - 07.2025
Provided educational support as a teaching assistant and a counselor, leading group events, team building activities, and providing support to future music educators.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education, Instrumental Music Education Specialization
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
05-2027
Skills
Noteflight
Canva
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Design
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Public Speaking
Communication
Accomplishments
Concerto Competition Runner Up, The College of New Jersey- December 2024
Organizations & Affiliations
National Association for Music Education (NAfME) - TCNJ Chapter, Fall 2023 - Present
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) - TCNJ Chapter, Fall 2023 - Present
Assistant Sacristan, St. Mary's of the Pines, Manahawkin, NJ, Fall 2021 - Present, Prepare the church and altar for Mass.
Religious Education Assistant Teacher, St. Mary's of the Pines, Manahawkin, NJ, 09/2019 - 04/2020,Supported classroom instruction in second and seventh grade religious education.
Performance Experience
Wind Ensemble, The College of New Jersey, Fall 2023- Present
College Choir, The College of New Jersey, Fall 2023-Spring 2024
Music Ministry, St. Mary's of the Pines, Manahawkin, May 2023-Present
NJMEA State Music Conference- Wind Ensemble Performance, 0 2/2024
Student Music Showcase Soloists, The College of New Jersey, 02/2025
Music Major for a Day Recital, The College of New Jersey, 04/2025
Tuesday Afternoon Recitals, The College of New Jersey, 03/2024, 10/2024, 11/2024, 11/2025, 11/2025, 04/2026
Flute Ensemble, The College of New Jersey, Fall 2025- Present
College Orchestra, The College of New Jersey, Spring 2026
Field Experience
CYO of Mercer County, Ewing, NJ, Spring 2024, Participated in early childhood music teaching and observation.
J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School, Plainsboro, NJ, Spring 2024, Assisted and observed music instruction for grades K-3.
Paul Robeson Community School for The Arts, New Brunswick, NJ, Fall 2025, Observed classroom instruction and assisted with pull-out violin and cello lessons for grades 5-8.
Thomas R. Grover Middle School, West-Windsor Township, NJ, Spring 2026, Lead ensemble warm-up's, rehearsals, participated in the ensembles on a secondary instrument, and observed class for grades 6-8.
Leadership
Social Media Co-Manager, The College of New Jersey Flute Studio Instagram, April 2025-Present
Professional Masterclasses
Breathing Techniques for Brass, Wind, and Vocal Performers – Dr. Evan Zegiel (October 2023)
A Conversation with Dr. Sally Lamb McCune (December 2023)
Clarinet Performance Masterclass – Paul Wonjin Cho (February 2025)
Cultural Appropriation: Can We Sing That Song? – Dr. Arreon Harley-Emerson, Equity Sings (July 2025)
Lessons from Conducting and Life – Dr. Matthew Arau, Upbeat Global (July 2025)
Composition in the Music Classroom – Jake Runestad (July 2025)
Rewriting the Score: Building a More Inclusive Future in Music – Lisa Linde, JazzHers (July 2025)
Timeline
Peer Academic Tutor
The College of New Jersey
08.2025 - Current
Counselor & Teaching Assistant - Future Music Educators Institute
The College of New Jersey
06.2025 - 07.2025
Music Tutor
Varsity Tutors LLC
07.2024 - Current
Founder & Private Music Instructor
Personal Music Studio
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education, Instrumental Music Education Specialization