Shari Ellis
Knightdale,NC
Summary
Highly skilled and versatile professional with expertise in music education and project management. Successfully guides students of all ages and skill levels to achieve their musical goals. Strong project management skills, ensuring seamless operations and successful outcomes for artistic initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Choral Accompanist
Wake Technical Community College
08.2023 - Current
- Accompanying the chorus at the piano for rehearsals and education concerts
- Collaborating with choral director regarding music and performances at various venues in the county
Music Teacher
The Musicians Learning Center
08.2016 - Current
- Teaching in-person and virtual lessons to K-12 music students, plus teens and adults, through engaging activities
- Demonstrating strong organizational skills in simultaneous projects, including scheduling, teaching music, planning recitals, and budgeting
- Gaining proficiency in Microsoft Office products and collaborative online platforms
Piano and Voice Teacher
Home Studio
03.2016 - Current
- Managing classical music education program for K-12 music students with individual and group classes, using state music education standards, with a high retention rate
- Meeting deadlines consistently for excellent customer relations, preparing students for recitals
- Developing interpersonal relationships with music teachers and students' families
Social Studies Teacher
Christian Life Academy
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Managed and planned classes for 4th-8th graders for a variety of learning styles
- Developed lesson plans, art projects, field trips, and other activities for a classical education
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas
Art Broker Sales
08.2001 - 12.2016
- Excelled in day-to-day operations of professional customer service, order fulfillment, and finance management
- Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, earning their trust and loyalty through consistent and prompt communication
- Fulfilled thousands of domestic and international art print and canvas orders, often packing and shipping them myself
Education
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Photography
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh05.2026
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Interdisciplinary Music Studies
Berklee Online College of Music
Boston06.2020
Skills
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Creative Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Strong musicianship
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Music Editing Software fluency
Awards
First-Place Winner, Southwest Florida Youth Artist Concerto Competition, 05/00, Performed on piano with the SW Florida Symphony
References
- Melissa Jeffreys, Director, The Musicians Learning Center, 919-845-6770, melissa@themusicianslearningcenter.com
- Harriett Hoover, Associate Department Head, Fine Arts, Wake Tech Community College, 919-866-6213, hhoover@waketech.edu
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Choral Accompanist
Wake Technical Community College
08.2023 - Current
Music Teacher
The Musicians Learning Center
08.2016 - Current
Piano and Voice Teacher
Home Studio
03.2016 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Christian Life Academy
08.2015 - 05.2019
Art Broker Sales
08.2001 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Photography
Wake Technical Community College
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Interdisciplinary Music Studies
Berklee Online College of Music
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