Terri Richter
Professor of Music
Brentwood,TN
Summary
I've been many things in my career - a professional singer, a private music teacher, an elementary and secondary school teacher, a college professor, and a voice over artist. My favorite job of all is being a mom.
I'm goal-oriented, and I love working with and teaching children of all ages. I'm motivated and energetic, with skills in classroom management and positive atmosphere promotion. CPR and first aid certified. Invested in creating an atmosphere of safety, fun, and curiosity in a learning environment, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Self-assured and passionate about learning. Responsible, organized, and motivated, with attention to detail. Personable and able to adapt and excel in whatever environment I find myself.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Fellow
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
08.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Led and prepared lectures for a variety of classes, including voice, music history, and performance practice courses.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Created lesson plans for courses, modifying throughout year to meet time constraints and specific interests of class.
Music Teacher
Self-Employed
Los Angeles, CA
01.2014 - Current
- Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for students of all ages.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Studied and maintained up-to-date knowledge and awareness of testing requirements to prepare students for examinations.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
Professional Singer
Various
Various, Various
01.1990 - Current
- Performed in various classical music venues throughout the U.S.
- Memorized scores and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
Adjunct Professor of Music
Biola Univeristy
La Mirada, CA
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Planned and executed activities to promote personal and educational development.
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
- Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final recitals and concerts.
Teacher
Lipscomb Academy
Nashville, TN
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for choral program.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
Ph.D. - Music Performance - Voice
UCLA
Los Angeles06.2017
Master of Arts - Music Performance - Vocal
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN06.1998
Skills
- Resourceful, dependable, responsible, self-motivated
- Positive Reinforcement
- Performance assessment
- Music instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Class instruction
Certification
- K-12 single subject CA teacher certificate
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Teaching Fellow
UCLA
08.2016 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Music
Biola Univeristy
08.2014 - 06.2017
Music Teacher
Self-Employed
01.2014 - Current
Teacher
Lipscomb Academy
08.2010 - 06.2014
Professional Singer
Various
01.1990 - Current
Ph.D. - Music Performance - Voice
UCLA
Master of Arts - Music Performance - Vocal
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Lipscomb University