Samuel Timmerman
Cedar Falls,IA
Summary
Classically-trained and award-winning piano performer as well as a part-time piano tutor. Committed to sharing a love for music through performing as a soloist, accompanist, ensemble member, and instructing beginner-level piano students. Qualities include responsibility, professionalism, strong work ethic, communication, problem solving, and integrity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Piano Tutor
Centrally Rooted
Dubuque, IA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Education and communication with young students ages 7-12.
- Adapted to and developed pre-existing lesson plans for each student.
- Promoted a love for musicianship and a positive mentor - student relationship with each student.
- Adopted different teaching techniques to tailor to each student's different needs.
- Communicated with teachers and parents when subbing for the student's main piano instructor.
Exploration Labs Volunteer
Centrally Rooted
Dubuque, IA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Practiced child supervision and positive relationships with children.
- Communicated with visitors and provided assistance with setting up art supplies.
- Operated with responsibility and collaboration with the community.
Supervisor
Phoenix Theatres
Dubuque, IA
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Participated in employee training and coaching with workplace demands, procedures, and safety codes.
- Excelled at time-management and workplace leadership by directing a team of up to 15 employees.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Acted with responsibility, integrity, and professionalism in directing the flow of business.
- Constantly used skills of customer service, cash-handling, cleaning/tidying, and inventory restocking
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance (Piano)
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Seton Home Education
Front Royal, VA05-2024
Skills
- Advanced music theory
- Performing arts
- Piano instructing
- Cash handling
- Customer-service
- Workplace leadership
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Engages in orchestral and solo-piano songwriting for non-professional use.
- Produces amateur recordings and short films of my solo-piano repertoire.
- Enjoys essay-writing in topics such as history and philosophy, and enjoys beginner-level creative writing.
- Has some knowledge of short-video editing and production.
Accomplishments
- Iowa Music Teachers Association (IMTA) 2024 state runner up for level E solo piano auditions.
- Iowa High School Music Association (IHSMA) 2023 "Best in Center" outstanding festival performance award for solo piano during Solo-Ensemble Festival in Waterloo, IA.
- Northeast Iowa School of Music (NISOM) 2024 "Best Expression" award for Driftless Piano Festival age division 15-22.
- Hempstead High School Fine Arts Department "Outstanding Musician" award for lower strings 2023-2024.
Timeline
Substitute Piano Tutor
Centrally Rooted
06.2024 - 08.2024
Exploration Labs Volunteer
Centrally Rooted
05.2024 - 08.2024
Supervisor
Phoenix Theatres
06.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance (Piano)
University of Northern Iowa
High School Diploma -
Seton Home Education
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