Sara Bravo
Austin
Summary
Sara is originally from La Paz, Bolivia, and holds dual citizenship in Chile. She is a dynamic music educator with extensive experience at Orpheus Academy of Music, where she established a successful cello program, and currently holds a directorship position as head of the Strings Department. Sara is bilingual, skilled in curriculum development, and excels in fostering student engagement and mentoring teachers, ensuring a vibrant learning environment that promotes musical excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of the String Department
ORPHEUS ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Austin
01.2022 - Current
- Current Director of the Strings Department.
- Established cello program for private lessons, enhancing student engagement.
- Implemented Kodály methodology to teach general music skills in group classes.
- Developed pedagogical content to improve teaching methods in Strings Department.
- Organized educational events, masterclasses, recitals, and string studio classes for elementary and middle school students.
- Trained and mentored new strings teachers, fostering professional development.
- Designed comprehensive project plans detailing timelines, budgets, and staffing requirements.
- Prepared cello students for regional events, including All Region and UIL Solo and Ensemble.
- Created materials and curricula for summer camps, facilitating enriching learning experiences.
Private Music Instructor
AUSTIN ARTS ACADEMY
Austin
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted private music lessons in cello, violin, guitar, ukulele, voice, and piano from age five to adulthood.
- Taught fundamentals of music theory and musicianship to enhance student understanding.
- Developed tailored lesson plans addressing individual student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented engaging teaching methods to foster student interest and progress.
Group Class Music Instructor
ALL RHYTHMS
Austin
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered music education to elementary and middle school students from underserved communities.
- Facilitated community events by translating English to Spanish and vice versa for families.
- Developed teaching curricula for multi-instrumental ensembles, including lesson plans and original arrangements.
- Conducted group classes, enhancing student understanding of ensemble roles.
- Supported families in navigating cultural and language barriers.
- Organized recitals and performances for students to showcase their skills.
- Conducted individual and group lessons to accommodate different learning styles and proficiency levels.
- Maintained an inventory of musical instruments and resources, ensuring materials were available and in good condition.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with special educational needs.
Music Teacher
MI CASA ES TU CASA
Austin
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Served as lead teacher for group classes, instructing parents and their children, ages zero to six.
- Developed and implemented Montessori-based educational content in English and Spanish.
- Created audiovisual materials using guitar, cello, violin, percussion, piano, and voice.
- Designed music education activities focusing on cultural enrichment and community bonding through music.
- Collaborated with educators to launch multidisciplinary projects integrating art, theatre, and dance.
Cello Teacher
ROCKWALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Taught cello students from ages 5 to 60.
- Helped craft personalized programs appropriate to each student’s needs and level.
Private Cello Instructor/Clinician
POTEET HIGH SCHOOL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked as a private cello instructor.
- Taught music lessons in both Spanish and English to immigrant children learning English as a second language.
- Helped students win the All Region and All State auditions/competitions.
- Prepared students for their important exams by refining their music knowledge skills and playing technique.
Musicianship Teacher
THE STRING PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked as musicianship teacher and also help create content for group classes from ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 14 under training of Dr. Laurie Scott.
- Worked as assistant teacher for young beginners cello group classes.
- Performed along with students and parents.
- Helped organizing performance events.
Performer, Teacher
MASTERCLASSES BACK IN BOLIVIA
La Paz And Cochabamba
- Sara Bravo has taught cello masterclasses at the National Conservatory of Bolivia, and also at the Philharmonic Society in Cochabamba.
- Served as an English to Spanish interpreter for masterclasses of renowned international musicians and artists for the Bolivia Clásica Festival, which focuses on teaching young Bolivian students from low-income families and underserved communities.
Education
Performance Diploma - Music Performance
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX05-2021
Master of Music - Concentration in String Performance
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2019
Bachelor of Music - Concentration in Performance Instrumental
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12-2016
Skills
- Bilingual
- Music performance
- Cello
- Violin
- Traditional strings methodology
- Suzuki Strings methodology
- Kodály Strings methodology
- Music transcription
- Music composition
- Music arranging
- MuseScore
- G Suite
- Music recording
- Video Editing
- Event organization
- Music theory instruction
- Project planning
- Pedagogical content creation
- Community engagement
- Student assessment
- Teacher mentoring
- Bilingual instruction
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Team management
- Script memorization
- Organizational development
- Hiring and retention
- Program management
- Project coordination
- Curriculum development
- Verbal and written communication
Masterclasses
Bolivia, Sara Bravo has taught cello masterclasses in the National Conservatory of Bolivia and also at the Philharmonic Society in Cochabamba., Served as an English to Spanish interpreter for masterclasses of renowned international musicians and artists for the Bolivia Clásica Festival which focuses on teaching young Bolivian students from low income families and underserved communities.
Timeline
Director of the String Department
ORPHEUS ACADEMY OF MUSIC
01.2022 - Current
Private Music Instructor
AUSTIN ARTS ACADEMY
01.2021 - 01.2022
Group Class Music Instructor
ALL RHYTHMS
01.2021 - 01.2022
Music Teacher
MI CASA ES TU CASA
01.2021 - 12.2021
Cello Teacher
ROCKWALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
01.2021 - 12.2021
Private Cello Instructor/Clinician
POTEET HIGH SCHOOL
01.2019 - 01.2020
Musicianship Teacher
THE STRING PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
01.2018 - 01.2019
Performer, Teacher
MASTERCLASSES BACK IN BOLIVIA
Performance Diploma - Music Performance
Southern Methodist University
Master of Music - Concentration in String Performance
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Music - Concentration in Performance Instrumental
Sam Houston State University
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