Sidney Shide
Iowa City
Summary
Professional in education with a strong foundation in theoretical instruction and curriculum development. Demonstrates proven ability to create engaging learning environments and to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs. Focuses on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and flexibility in dynamic settings. Skilled in pedagogy, lesson planning, and educational technology, with a commitment to fostering academic excellence and critical thinking.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Piano & Music Theory Instructor
Independent Studio
2025 - Current
- Teach weekly piano and music theory lessons to students ages four and up.
- Teach music reading, rhythm, technique, ear training, and music theory.
- Develop individualized lesson plans based on each student's goals and abilities.
- Engage in regular communication with students and parents to discuss lesson progress and address concerns.
- Organize lesson schedules and create instructional materials to enhance student learning experiences.
Organist & Collaborative Pianist
First United Methodist Church
Des Moines, IA
08.2024 - Current
- Perform weekly worship services as organist and pianist.
- Step in when needed to conduct the choir, run rehearsal, and manage services.
- Collaborated with choir directors, clergy, vocalists, and instrumentalists to enhance musical performances.
- Prepared and organized music for rehearsals and services, ensuring smooth execution of weekly worship.
- Consistently met performance commitments to ensure smooth operations. by meeting weekly performance commitments.
Collaborative Pianist
Private Studio
01.2024 - Current
- Accompany student voice recitals, weddings, funerals, recordings, and community ensembles.
- Collaborated with vocalists and instrumentalists to refine and deliver polished performances for diverse audiences.
- Led small group sessions to reinforce key concepts and encourage collaborative problem-solving among peers.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering a collaborative environment that facilitated successful project closeouts.
- Contributed positively to overall production atmosphere by fostering collaborative relationships among crew members from different departments.
Substitute Organist
Various Churches
Iowa
2021 - 08.2024
- Substituted as organist for churches throughout Iowa.
- Adapt quickly to new instruments, worship styles, and musical requirements.
- Prepared musical pieces independently, delivering high-quality performances with minimal rehearsal.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Organ Performance
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2029
Skills
- Music Theory Instruction
- Musical Score Reading
- Music Notation Software
- Composition
- Teacher
- Organization skills
- Music Collaboration
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Teamwork & Leadership
- Communication
- Quick learner
Accomplishments
- Earned 4.0+ GPA in HS
- Team Captain of Urbandale Cross Country
- Section Leader in Urbandale Singers
Certification
- Member of the National Honors Society
- Four superior rating in organ and piano ath the National Federation of Music Clubs
Timeline
Organist & Collaborative Pianist
First United Methodist Church
08.2024 - Current
Collaborative Pianist
Private Studio
01.2024 - Current
Private Piano & Music Theory Instructor
Independent Studio
2025 - Current
Substitute Organist
Various Churches
2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Music - Organ Performance
University of Iowa
HONORS & AWARDS
Selected for the WorldStrides Honors Choir, Carnegie Hall, Multiple Superior Ratings – National Federation of Music Clubs, University of Iowa Music Scholarships, Multiple music performance awards in organ, piano, and voice