Richard Ballman
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Skilled Music Teacher offering 40+years of experience as educator, leader, and performer. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style.
I studied music performance (trumpet) at Ohio U., 1977-1981.
Played professionally in Dayton area, 1981-1984.
Moved to Milwaukee in 1984.
Worked as a professional musician and teacher from 1985-present.
Taught music in Milwaukee Public Schools, 1994-2003.
Co-owner of Wisconsin Academy of Music, 2007-2010,
became soul proprietor from 2010-2021.
Started rideshare driving part-time, 2017-2020.
I currently maintain a private teaching studio at Wisconsin Academy of Music.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Self Employed Owner Of Wisconsin Academy Of Music
Germantown, WI
06.2007 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Advanced school's creative and academic reputation in accordance with established values and vision through promotion.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate [Number] students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding, using [Software] and [Software].
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
- Prepared students for live [Type] and [Type] performances by creating stage sets, props and costumes.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Consulted with parents and guardians to convene on student performance, conduct and educational prioritization.
- Devised and executed challenging and advanced curricula to foster excellence among students.
- Guided and instructed [Number] music students in music theory and instrument playing.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
Ride Share Driver
Uber/Lyft
Milwaukee, WI
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Optimized profitable time by anticipating surge areas, targeting highly trafficked sectors and daisy-chaining rides.
- Achieved high customer ratings on post-trip surveys for timeliness, vehicle cleanliness and customer service.
- Placed safety as top priority for rides and followed community guidelines for engaging emergency personnel.
- Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
- Worked extra hours to achieve company coverage during periods of low driver availability due to illness, weather and other unanticipated factors.
- Cleaned and sanitized rideshare vehicle to avoid germ and infection spread.
- Picked up riders at designated locations and greeted upon vehicle entry.
- Recognized by corporate as top revenue-producer for [Location].
- Assisted elderly and disabled passengers entering and exiting shuttle.
- Maintained impeccable records of daily drives, vehicle maintenance and notable incidents.
- Read maps and followed written and verbal geographic directions.
- Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes and safety equipment to maintain systems in working order.
- Adhered to tight schedule and met departure and arrival deadlines.
- Maintained excellent condition of vehicles through re-fueling, cleaning and repairing.
- Inspected vehicle regularly to identify and handle upkeep needs and maintain professional appearance for customers.
- Observed city, street and highway driving regulations and took necessary driving precautions when transporting customers.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to stay on top of pickups and dropoffs and adapted quickly to changing assignments.
- Planned routes based on knowledge of local areas, GPS information and customer preferences.
- Protected riders with good driving habits, emergency first aid and discrete handling of special circumstances.
- Helped passengers with luggage, collected fares and politely answered questions.
- Assisted mobile app users with closing out rideshare.
Education
No Degree - Music Performance
Ohio Un
Athens, OhioSkills
- Test Preparation
- Subject Research
- Performance Organization
- Teaching Improvement
- Colleague Collaboration
- Student Recordkeeping
- Vocational Counseling
- Performance Coaching
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Instructional Methods
- Course Materials Preparation
- Student Recruitment
- Student Advising and Support
- Fundamentals and History
- Assignment Evaluation
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Complex Problem Solving
- Quality Assessment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Education and Training
- Rehearsal Direction
- Goal Setting
- Active Learning
- Time Management
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
- Independence and Persistence
- Presentation Delivery
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Integrity and Self Control
- Document Management
- Decision Making
- Judgment and Decision Making
Outdoor skills including camping, hiking, backpacking and bushcraft.
I have been an avid hiker/backpacker for more than 20 years. My adventures include backpacking/hiking trips in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, California, New Hampshire, Maine, Quebec, CA, British Columbia, CA, and Alberta, CA.
I became interested in bushcraft skills about 10 years ago. These skills include fire building in all conditions, shelter building and water collection/filtration.
Timeline
Ride Share Driver
Uber/Lyft
01.2017 - 03.2020
Music Teacher
Self Employed Owner Of Wisconsin Academy Of Music
06.2007 - Current
No Degree - Music Performance
Ohio Un
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