Sarah Ruzicka
Bend,OR
Summary
Dedicated music professional with a history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
String Orchestra Conductor
Central Oregon Youth Orchestra
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the artistic development and training of the orchestra.
- Select music to be performed.
- Used strong communication skills to direct multiple musicians in rehearsals and performances.
Violinist
Dove String Quartet
06.2012 - Current
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
Violinist
Central Oregon Symphony
09.2009 - Current
- Perform in various ensembles for live audiences at a variety of venues.
- Rehearse with other musicians to coordinate parts and refine performances.
Private Violin Instructor
Self
01.2000 - 08.2023
- Reflected critically on teaching practice to implement improvement strategies.
- Differentiated music curriculum to meet needs of individual students.
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Collaborated with instructors and other specialists to promote commonalities, distinctions and connections in music education.
- Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
Music Specialist
Bend La Pine Schools
09.2009 - 03.2020
- Designed curriculum to introduce students to variety of styles and cultured.
- Maintained equipment, supplies, and facilities in good working order.
- Taught an average of 11 daily group classes a day.
- Kept discipline by applying effective classroom management skills.
- Led instrumental students in playing simple ensemble songs.
- Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Master Of Music - Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.2014
Bachelor Of Arts - Music Education
University of Miami
Miami, FL05.2008
Skills
- Overseeing community relations
- Motivating performers
- Managing performances
- Maintaining facilities
- Promoting events
- Written communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Schedule management
- Multitasking abilities
Timeline
String Orchestra Conductor
Central Oregon Youth Orchestra
09.2023 - Current
Violinist
Dove String Quartet
06.2012 - Current
Violinist
Central Oregon Symphony
09.2009 - Current
Music Specialist
Bend La Pine Schools
09.2009 - 03.2020
Private Violin Instructor
Self
01.2000 - 08.2023
Master Of Music - Education
Kent State University
Bachelor Of Arts - Music Education
University of Miami
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