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Sona Chilingarian

La Crescenta,CA

Summary

Dedicated basketball coach and music teacher skilled in team building, lesson planning, and fostering positive relationships. Committed to developing engaging learning environments that enhance player and student performance.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Basketball Coach

Homenetmen Western Usa
Glendale, California
02.2025 - 08.2025
  • Developed practice plans to enhance player skills and teamwork.
  • Conducted individual player assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Organized team meetings to discuss strategies and set goals for the season.
  • Coordinated game schedules and transportation logistics for all team events.
  • Implemented drills that focus on fundamental basketball techniques and game strategy.
  • Fostered a positive team environment through effective communication and support.
  • Engaged with parents to discuss player progress and address concerns promptly.
  • Instructed players in proper techniques for shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defense and offense.

Music Teacher

Verdugo Young Musicians Association
Glendale, California
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Viola teacher for kids 11-19
  • Maintained a positive learning environment by providing encouragement and constructive criticism during lessons.
  • Assigned pieces of music for students to practice at home, monitored progress, and provided feedback.
  • Developed relationships with students, parents, staff members, and administrators to ensure the best outcomes for all involved parties.
  • Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
  • Helped young musicians learn how to be a positive contribution to an entire orchestral group.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crescenta Valley High School
La Crescenta, CA
06-2025

Skills

  • Team building
  • Lesson planning
  • Effective communication
  • Youth coaching
  • Performance assessment
  • Event organization
  • Individualized training
  • Strength conditioning
  • Fitness assessments
  • One-on-one instruction
  • Player evaluation
  • Exercise planning

Affiliations

  • Online fitness coach, fitness content creator (5k followers on ig), calisthenics athlete, violist, guitarist, pianist, singer, songwriter, basketball player, nutrition lover, nature lover, dog owner, sports lover

Accomplishments

  • 1st place winner (Standard Level Pop) at Grand Concours Live In-a Person Autumn 2023
  • AP Scholar Award
  • 5,000 followers on Instagram
  • Affiliated/partnered with 5 brands (organic jaguar, lineage, masa, prozis, holstrength)
  • Learned the violin (6 yrs old), percussion (6 years old), viola (7 yrs old), piano (7 years old), ukulele (14 years old), and guitar (16 years old)
  • Volunteered for the Armenian Youth Federation (2022-2025)
  • Viola section leader for verdugo young musicians association 2021-2024 (chamber orchestra group)
  • Wedding gig (2023)

Timeline

Basketball Coach

Homenetmen Western Usa
02.2025 - 08.2025

Music Teacher

Verdugo Young Musicians Association
03.2023 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

Crescenta Valley High School