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Susan Fisk

Islandton,SC

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Violinist

Community Baptist Church
05.2024 - Current
  • Violinist in worship ensemble.
  • Perform for offertories.

Private Violin Teacher

Self-employed
09.2021 - Current
  • Teach private violin lessons

Ladies Choir Director

Community Baptist Church
08.2019 - Current
  • Conduct rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
  • Enhance choir performance by implementing innovative rehearsal techniques and strategies.
  • Develop clear performance expectations and guidelines for choir members, promoting a high standard of professionalism during rehearsals and concerts.
  • Coordinate, plan and lead practices for musical components of church services.
  • Conduct choir performances.

Vocal Coach

Community Christian Academy
01.2016 - Current
  • Teach fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
  • Help students prepare for auditions and competitions.
  • Familiarize students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Mentor struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Provide specific feedback to students and parents.
  • Increase student confidence through constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.
  • Implement effective warm-up routines, reducing the risk of vocal strain and injury among students.
  • Enhance vocal techniques by identifying strengths and weaknesses of individual students.
  • Establish a creative learning environment by encouraging exploration of various music genres and styles.
  • Coach ensembles in developing harmonies and blending voices for cohesive sound during group performances.
  • Facilitate group exercises to foster teamwork and communication skills among students.
  • Empower students through goal-setting exercises, fostering self-motivation and increased commitment to practice sessions.
  • Mentor students on stage presence techniques that enhanced their overall performance abilities.
  • Instruct proper breathing techniques for optimal vocal projection, improving overall tone quality and control.
  • Host regular recitals showcasing student progress, celebrating achievements while also providing valuable performance experience.
  • Appoint varying audiences to critique performances for constructive feedback.
  • Coordinate practices with accompaniment.
  • Hold Friday night rehearsals in preparation for shows.

Seasonal Housekeeper

Atwood Agency
06.2013 - Current

Provide seasonal housekeeping services.

Vocal Ensemble

Community Baptist Church
01.2003 - Current
  • Alto singer in a female ensemble.
  • Participate in worship services.
  • Perform for funeral services.
  • Perform for other local churches upon request.

Substitute Teacher

Community Christian Academy
09.2016 - 05.2020
  • Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices and pedagogical innovations.

Orchestral Violinist

Mrs. Pam Wiley
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Contributed to community outreach efforts by performing at local schools and public events.
  • Performed seasonally for nursing homes.

Community Outreach Volunteer

Pruitt Healthcare Colleton Manor Vetrans Victory
04.2015 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated with local nursing homes.
  • Coordinated a group of several families with young children to sing for the residents.
  • Prepared music for the group consisting of hymns and inspirational children’s music.

Secretary

Fisk Auto Center
10.2002 - 12.2010
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
  • Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
  • Utilized advanced software programs for data entry tasks that increased accuracy while minimizing errors.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and timeliness.
  • Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.

Early Childhood Educator

Academy Road Country Care
02.1995 - 04.1998
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.

Education

Bachelor Of Music Education - Music Education

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Associate In Arts - General

University of South Carolina
Walterboro, SC
04.2022

High School Diploma -

Community Christian Academy
Lodge, SC
05.1995

Skills

Chamber Music Experience

Timeline

Violinist

Community Baptist Church
05.2024 - Current

Private Violin Teacher

Self-employed
09.2021 - Current

Ladies Choir Director

Community Baptist Church
08.2019 - Current

Orchestral Violinist

Mrs. Pam Wiley
09.2018 - 03.2020

Substitute Teacher

Community Christian Academy
09.2016 - 05.2020

Vocal Coach

Community Christian Academy
01.2016 - Current

Community Outreach Volunteer

Pruitt Healthcare Colleton Manor Vetrans Victory
04.2015 - 03.2020

Seasonal Housekeeper

Atwood Agency
06.2013 - Current

Vocal Ensemble

Community Baptist Church
01.2003 - Current

Secretary

Fisk Auto Center
10.2002 - 12.2010

Early Childhood Educator

Academy Road Country Care
02.1995 - 04.1998

Bachelor Of Music Education - Music Education

Charleston Southern University

Associate In Arts - General

University of South Carolina

High School Diploma -

Community Christian Academy
Susan Fisk