Sam Helle

Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience at Shivelbine’s Music, excelling in equipment repair and customer service at Burger King. Proven ability to enhance repair success rates through advanced troubleshooting techniques on clarinet, flute, bass clarinet, and saxophone. A collaborative educator, fostering creativity and critical thinking in students while promoting strong communication with parents. Passionate about building impactful learning experiences.

PRIVATE LESSON TEACHER 01/2024 to Current

SEMO Music Academy, Cape Girardeau, MO

• Established a positive lesson environment that fostered open dialogue and collaboration between the students and myself.
• Integrated cross-curricular connections into lessons, promoting interdisciplinary understanding, critical thinking skills, and the importance of building good habits.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, ensuring a cohesive educational experience for students.

PRIVATE LESSONS TEACHER 04/2021 to 01/2023

Jackson Audio And Music Supply, Jackson, MO

• Implemented innovative assessment tools to accurately gauge student progress and inform instructional decisions.
• Promoted creativity and self-expression through Music with mediums such as Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, and Trumpet within the private lesson setting.
• Increased parent involvement in students" education through consistent communication and progress updates.

• Played with the Professional Cincinnati Wind Symphony at Carnegie Hall in New York

• Gigged inside and outside of the State for various Musical and Opera Pits.

• Played with Jazz Bands such as The Southeast Regional Jazz Orchestra, The Big Band of the Heartland, and Jerry Ford’s Big Band.

• Apple Certification

• Arts Advocacy Certification from the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education

• Google Certification

• Content Substitute Certification