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Simon Lupien
High School French & Music Teacher, Former Music Director For Carnival Cruise Line & Professional Musician
Burleson,TX
Summary
French & Piano Teacher. Self-motivated with dedication and proven to work independently and collaboratively. Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Former music manager for Carnival Cruise Lines. Successfully taught piano to children and adults. Fluent in both French and English.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
French Teacher, Music Teacher
Arlington ISD, Arlington High School
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated on and implemented pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
- Explored and implemented use of technology in language education.
- Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
Music Manager
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed teams of 15-20 musicians.
- Coached team members for professional development.
- Learned how to handle difficult conversations with team members.
- Planned and conducted long rehearsals.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Worked 40 to 70 hours per week during 6 month long contracts.
Showband Musician
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Provided musical backgrounds for live shows, bars and cocktails.
- Punctually attended 15-20 group rehearsals monthly.
- Performed in at least 6 shows weekly.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
Piano Teacher
Self Employed
2004 - 12.2021
- Developed strong working relationships with students and parents.
- Prepared students for piano exams and showcase performances
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Taught sight-reading, memorization and beginner to advanced piano techniques.
- Played piano at school functions such as choir recitals.
- Taught students aged 5 to 60.
Keyboardist
Regent Palace Hotel
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Maintained rigorous late night work and early morning rehearsal schedule.
- Punctually prepared and attended 12-15 rehearsals monthly
- Performed 6 shows weekly
- Learned by hear and memorized up to 12 songs weekly
Keyboardist
Diva Hotel
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Maintained rigorous late night work and early morning rehearsal schedule.
- Punctually prepared and attended 12-15 rehearsals monthly.
- Performed 6 shows weekly.
- Learned by hear and memorized up to 12 songs weekly
Musical Director & Arranger
Collège Brébeuf
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Planned and conducted rehearsals involving 25-30 students
- Conducted live performances.
- Wrote arrangements tailored to strengths and weaknesses of individual students
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
Education
Alternative Certification Program - Teacher Education
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Online 06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition
Montreal University
Montreal, QC 09.2010 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Performance - Classical Piano
Sherbrooke University
Sherbrooke, QC 09.2006 - 04.2010
Skills
Fluency in French
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
People Skills
Microsoft Office
Musical Proficiency
Extensive performance experience
Software
Corel Video Studio
Sibelius
Reaper
Finale
Transcribe
Forscore
Microsoft Office
References
Quincy Taylor, French Teacher, Mentor Teacher, Arlington ISD
1-405-223-0786
qtaylor@aisd.net
Bosco Aguilar, Fleet Supervisor for Music Operation, Carnival Cruise Lines
1-786-405-7029
boscoaguilarpiano@gmail.com
Mandy Guimaraes, Fleet Supervisor for Music Operation, Carnival Cruise Lines
1-786-296-8354
amhe_@hotmail.com
Johny Bucci, Music Director, Carnival Cruise Lines
44-07-3087-18581
yonibucci@gmail.com
Max Proulx, Band Leader, Various Talent Agencies
1-438-226-6226
maxdci@hotmail.com
Darren Pinheiro Dos Santos, Entertainment Director, Carnival Cruise Lines
44-75-0134-4258
darrenjefferies@me.com
Timeline
French Teacher, Music Teacher
Arlington ISD, Arlington High School
08.2022 - Current
Alternative Certification Program - Teacher Education
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
06.2020 - Current
Music Manager
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2019 - 03.2020
Showband Musician
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2016 - 03.2020
Keyboardist
Regent Palace Hotel
08.2015 - 10.2015
Keyboardist
Diva Hotel
07.2014 - 06.2015
Musical Director & Arranger
Collège Brébeuf
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition
Montreal University
09.2010 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Performance - Classical Piano
Sherbrooke University
09.2006 - 04.2010
Piano Teacher
Self Employed
2004 - 12.2021
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