Stephen Deren
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a strong focus on student engagement and effective communication. Skilled in classroom management and performance coaching, consistently fostering a supportive environment that enhances individual student growth and achievement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Music Instructor
Self-employeed
Richmond, Virginia
07.2021 - Current
- Provide individual instruction to students in a wide range of proficiency ranging from beginner to expert
- Tailored instruction to meet unique student personalities and learning needs
- Adhere to lesson plans based on individual students
Line Cook
The Stables at Belmont
Richmond, Virginia
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Prepared ingredients and meals following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to maintain a smooth workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations at all times.
Music Instructor
Douglas Freeman High School
Richmond, Virginia
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Instructed students in mastering musical concepts and techniques
- Managed classroom activities and maintained a positive learning environment
- Facilitated one-on-one instruction to enhance student understanding and skills
- Reference: Robert Blankenship: 804-467-3823
Patissier Chef
Buckheads Restaurant
Richmond, Virginia
04.2018 - 02.2023
- Cooking/baking complicated recipes
- Managed inventory of supplies and products to ensure consistent availability for kitchen operations.
- Training new employees to meet the highest standard of the restaurant
- Executed tasks efficiently in fast-paced restaurant environment to fulfill customer orders promptly.
- Reference: Ryan Dunn: 804-895-0492
Cashier
Martins Food Store
Richmond, Virginia
05.2013 - 07.2017
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at the checkout counter.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer throughout all shifts.
- Proficient with PLU memorization
- Kind Service
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-2021
Skills
- Individual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Performance coaching
- Educational psychology
- Microsoft Office
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Articulate and well-spoken
- Creativity enhancement
- Quick learner
- Patience and encouragement
Timeline
Line Cook
The Stables at Belmont
02.2024 - 08.2025
Private Music Instructor
Self-employeed
07.2021 - Current
Music Instructor
Douglas Freeman High School
07.2021 - 08.2024
Patissier Chef
Buckheads Restaurant
04.2018 - 02.2023
Cashier
Martins Food Store
05.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Virginia Commonwealth University