TARA BILLA
Plainsboro,NJ
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
West Windsor-Plainsboro
01.2023 - Current
- Designed and facilitated engaging music lessons for children by providing individualized instruction
- Aided in practice sessions and fostering deeper understanding of musical concepts.
Student Volunteer
National Honor Society, NHS
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Elected among 200 candidates
- Volunteered by helping in college fairs, door-decorating and tutored younger students
Shelf Reader/Shelver
Plainsboro Public Library
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Volunteered 75+ hours organizing the library
- Assisting with customer book shelving
- Coordinating holiday and novel-themed children's programs
Intern
Thrive Wellness and Meditation
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Planned & promoted yoga events for 50+ attendees
- Managed client benefits
- Designed flyers and launched teen mental health program destigmatizing therapy
Performer
Senior Centers
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Implemented music outreach initiatives by delivering piano and violin performances at senior centers with a friend
- Arranged and orchestrated musical arrangements to play for duets, providing uplifting experiences for elderly residents
Expressive Arts Volunteer
Plainsboro Recreation Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
Designed and implemented arts programs tailored to special needs adults
- Established and maintained strong rapport with participants, families, and care teams
- 20+ volunteer hours
Special Olympics Volunteer
Plainsboro Recreation Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked with special needs individuals with sports related activities in the township
- Organized events for them to participate in and provided direct support for them
- 20+ volunteer hours
Camp Counselor
Audubon's Plainsboro Preserve
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Facilitated nature-based enrichment activities for 25+ kids
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to coordinate events
- Over 50+ volunteer hours
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON05.2028
High School Diploma -
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
Plainsboro, NJ06.2024
Diploma - Classical Bassoon
Manhattan School of Music Precollege Division
New York, NY05.2024
No Degree - Marketing Management And Research
Columbia University's Summer Pre-College Program
New York, NY08.2023
No Degree - Woodwind Studies
New York University
New York, NY06.2020
Skills
- Music Theory
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship Building
- Proficient in Bassoon, Piano and Violin
- Lesson Planning
- Ear Training
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Quick Learner
Achievementsandawards
- Honorable Mention Team, Central Jersey Field Hockey Coaches Association, Dec '23
- Most Valuable Player, West-Windsor Plainsboro High School North's Varsity Field Hockey, Nov '23
- Advanced Placement Scholar, Received higher than a 3 on multiple Advanced Placement tests, Jun '23
- 1st Place, International Crescendo Competition; performed at Merkin Hall for the winner's recital, Mar '23
- Honorable Mention Team, Central Jersey Field Hockey Coaches Association, Dec '22
- Most Improved Player, West-Windsor Plainsboro High School North's Varsity Field Hockey, Nov '22
- 2nd Place, International Crescendo Competition; performed at Carnegie Hall for the winner's recital, Jan '20
Summerandonlinecourses
- Columbia University's Summer Pre-college Program, Communicating with Consumers: The Basics of Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations, Jul '23-Aug '23
- New York University Steinhardt, Summer Institute of Woodwind Studies, Jun '20
- Luzerne Music Center Summer Camp, Luzerne Music Center, Jul '17
- Teen Mental Health First Aid, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
Internshipsandactivities
- Thrive Wellness & Mediation, Student Intern, Aug '23
- Music Teacher/ Practice Partner, Jan '23, now
- Bassoon Student, Manhattan School of Music Precollege, Sep '16, May '24
- Piano Student, Kelly Song (current), Sep '13, now
- String Training Program, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Sep '09, Jun '16
Positions Of Responsibility
- Principal Bassoonist, Manhattan School of Music Precollege, Sep '16, now
- Vice-President, Special Fun for Special One, Apr '23, now
- Captain, Varsity Field Hockey Team, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, Aug '23, now
- Captain, Winter and Spring Track & Field, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, Nov '23, now
Volunteer Experience
- Zenith Chapter of West Windsor-Plainsboro North's National Honor Society, Mar '23, now
- Performer, NJ senior centers, Jan '23, Jul '23
- Shelf-reader/Shelver, Plainsboro Public Library, Jun '22, Sep '23
- Special Olympics Volunteer, Plainsboro Recreation Center, Dec '22, Feb '23
- Expressive Arts Volunteer, Plainsboro Recreation Center, Dec '22, Feb '23
- Counselor, Audubon's Plainsboro Preserve, Jul '22
References
Available upon request.
Accomplishments
Honorable Mention Team | Central Jersey Field Hockey Coaches Association (December 2023)
Most Valuable Player | West-Windsor Plainsboro High School North’s Varsity Field Hockey (November 2023)
Advanced Placement Scholar | Received higher than a 3 on multiple Advanced Placement tests (June 2023)
1st Place | International Crescendo Competition; performed at Merkin Hall for the winner’s recital (March 2023)
Honorable Mention Team | Central Jersey Field Hockey Coaches Association (December 2022)
Most Improved Player | West-Windsor Plainsboro High School North’s Varsity Field Hockey (November 2022)
2nd Place | International Crescendo Competition; performed at Carnegie Hall for the winner’s recital (January 2020)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
Intern
Thrive Wellness and Meditation
07.2023 - 08.2023
Student Volunteer
National Honor Society, NHS
03.2023 - 06.2024
Music Teacher
West Windsor-Plainsboro
01.2023 - Current
Performer
Senior Centers
01.2023 - 07.2023
Expressive Arts Volunteer
Plainsboro Recreation Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
Special Olympics Volunteer
Plainsboro Recreation Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
Camp Counselor
Audubon's Plainsboro Preserve
07.2022 - 07.2022
Shelf Reader/Shelver
Plainsboro Public Library
06.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Toronto
High School Diploma -
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
Diploma - Classical Bassoon
Manhattan School of Music Precollege Division
No Degree - Marketing Management And Research
Columbia University's Summer Pre-College Program
No Degree - Woodwind Studies
New York University
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