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Sarah Aurora Chavarria

Oakland,CA

Summary

Friendly customer service experienced working in retail environments. Successful operating cash registers and performing necessary calculations. Genuine relationships with customers successful mediating various disputes. In addition to being an Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history and performance experience onto students of all ages. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern/Teacher Faculty

Young Musicians Choral Orchestra
06.2024 - Current

Giving Assistance to the faculty, teachers, and students for any inquiry needed. From organizing files, moving equipment to other facilities, and teaching for beginner students. Providing both the indivisual lessons and addition to group teaching in classroom settings. Acting on both leadership position and teamwork position

Music Teacher

Vibo Music School
05.2024 - Current

Providing one one lesson with my students in their musical journey. Explaining music theory, aural skills, and fundamental examples to teach the students when performing their music. Planning and preparing individual music lessons to support student needs. Creating a fun and focused lesson atmosphere

Customer Services/Cashier

Kamimoto String Shop
08.2020 - 06.2023

Assisting customers in choosing a bowed string instrument instrument (violin, viola, cello, and bass) For customers that were interested in renting an instrument, repairing their own instrument, purchasing an instrument. I helped customers understand what to look for in the instrument and see what best fits for them. In addition to organizing files, update on price values for the instrument. In addition to checking in with the instruments for any repairs needed. Helping the customers get started on their musical journey.

  • Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.

Music Teacher

San Jose School of Music
11.2019 - 08.2021

Teaching students how to play the violin from beginners to advanced players from ages 7-14 years old. Helping the students correct positions and learning the notes, also maintaining fun pieces to play in the process. By having the one on one lessons to guide the student in their music journey and answer questions students may have on the violin.

  • Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.

Teacher

SJSU String Project
11.2019 - 05.2020

A Music program that offers group classes to play the violin for beginners. From correcting the positions to learning the notes on the music and at the end having a winter and summer concert.

  • Through teaching setting new lesson plans and coordinating with other teachers on the level of preparation needed in the students. In addition to learning fun pieces for the students to feel motivated
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.

Volunteer/Musician

Pacifica Senior Living San Leandro
06.2018 - 08.2018

Providing music performances for entertainment on the violin. Playing pieces for them to enjoy and curating a lively and positive atmosphere. In addition to engaging with the people and adapting to new requests of pieces.

  • Selected and arranged music for performances and special events.
  • Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.

Education

Music Performance -

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Oakland School For The Arts
Oakland, CA
06.2019

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Well-Oriented
  • Punctual
  • Always Appreciate Feedback
  • Learning enhancement

Accomplishments

  • "Above and Beyond Award," San Jose State University 2024
  • Oakland School for the Arts Concerto Competition 2019, Winner
  • Performed with the Oakland Symphony Orchestra in the MUSE Vivo Orchestra, 2015
  • Latino Student Honor Roll 2012 and in the following year performed the Violin for the Latino Student Honor Roll 2013

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Intern/Teacher Faculty

Young Musicians Choral Orchestra
06.2024 - Current

Music Teacher

Vibo Music School
05.2024 - Current

Customer Services/Cashier

Kamimoto String Shop
08.2020 - 06.2023

Music Teacher

San Jose School of Music
11.2019 - 08.2021

Teacher

SJSU String Project
11.2019 - 05.2020

Volunteer/Musician

Pacifica Senior Living San Leandro
06.2018 - 08.2018

Music Performance -

San Jose State University

High School Diploma -

Oakland School For The Arts
Sarah Aurora Chavarria