PAULINE ‘OFA TAMALE
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to teaching music. Creates stimulating lessons for all levels of students. Believes in value of collaboration and committed to fostering classroom environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Voice Teacher
Vegas Singing School
09.2024 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Supported singers participating in recording sessions and live performances.
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Helped students prepare for auditions and special events.
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
Alto Section Leader
Christ Church Episcopal
01.2023 - Current
- Served as the Alto Section Leader in the choir every Sunday
- Sing solos and cantor on occasion during the holidays and different seasons of the Liturgy calendar
- Served as the soloist for the annual Messiah concert at the end of the year
- Support choir section and director of music ministry in assuring the music program in other outreach ministries
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Center of Academic for Educational Outreach
01.2022 - Current
- Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance
- Oversaw groups of over hundreds of students and assisted with academic projects
- Directed students in performing and completing assigned tasks
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery
- Tracked student attendance and calculated impact on grades for those missing excessive days
- Oversaw members of LSAMP students in the program to complete their studies
Voice and piano teacher
Nevada Music Academy
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Nevada Music Academy is a private business that is open to the public
- As a vocal and piano instructor, I would be responsible for teaching and coaching students of all ages and ability levels
- Students will be studying various styles of music
- Instruction will take place in a private 1-on-1 setting so this will allow ample opportunity for mentoring and rapport building
- Help students reach their individual dreams and goals
- Students will gain enrichment from studying the fine arts while developing the skills needed to become a performer
- Gaining the experience of building and maintaining a client base in a business (non-institutional) setting
- Nevada Music Academy is a private business that is open to the public
Alto Section Leader
University Methodist Church
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Served as the section leader for the Alto section every Sunday service and perform solo repertoire on occasions.
- Lead choir warm-ups and conducted the choir in rehearsal and service from time to time as part of training and exposure to working with different voices.
- Collaborated with conductor and pianists
Voice Adjunct
Music Department
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Taught music fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels to utilize skills from music history, and appreciation for western music
- Devised and executed challenging and advanced curricula to foster excellence among students
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette
- Oversaw and approved music selections submitted by teachers and composed music for department
- Oversaw student progress by reviewing performance utilizing metrics
- Prepared students for live performance for masterclasses, mid-terms, and final exams and skills to watch a concert effectively during professional performances
- Coached students to play various songs and languages on piano, and rhythms
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Preschool
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assist teachers in classroom in performed class activities from 4 months to 4 years old in different classrooms
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Graduate Studies Office
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisting Graduate Evaluators in building files, verifying and processing student classifications, petitions and course repeat forms
- Answering emails and phone calls to students, faculties and graduate coordinators regarding any inquiry towards their culminating projects and progress to earn their degree
- In addition, updating the Graduate Studies webpage frequently
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to office locations
STUDENT WORKER
American Institute of Musical Arts
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Assist in variety of member's need and customer service tasks such as greeting and assisting attendees of concert, creating/ distributing copies of programs, checking-in students and organizing events, and other duties as needed
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements
- Organized materials and completed various clerical tasks to support each concert operations
- Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information
- Opened, sorted and distributed incoming mail and packages
Education
Doctoral of Musical Arts - Performance
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05-2025
Master of Music - Music Performance
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2021
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12-2018
Skills
- Performance techniques
- Teaching methodologies
- Audition preparation
- Voice improvement techniques
- Private voice lessons
- Vocal techniques
- Basic vocal technique
- Breathing exercises
Timeline
Voice Teacher
Vegas Singing School
09.2024 - Current
Alto Section Leader
Christ Church Episcopal
01.2023 - Current
Alto Section Leader
University Methodist Church
01.2022 - 12.2022
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Center of Academic for Educational Outreach
01.2022 - Current
Voice and piano teacher
Nevada Music Academy
01.2022 - 07.2024
Voice Adjunct
Music Department
01.2022 - 05.2022
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Preschool
08.2021 - 12.2021
STUDENT WORKER
American Institute of Musical Arts
07.2019 - 08.2019
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Graduate Studies Office
01.2019 - 01.2021
Doctoral of Musical Arts - Performance
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Master of Music - Music Performance
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance
California State University Long Beach
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