Timothy Smith
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Hardworking and reliable professional musician with strong ability in singing, piano, Hammond organ and leadership roles. Offering teaching, program development and administrative experience . Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated group projects which encouraged collaboration between classmates while developing knowledge of musical form.
- Designed music curriculum for grades 9-11 utilizing NYS music standards which includes creating, performing, responding, and connecting.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to engage and motivate English language learners.
- Coached ensembles on proper breathing techniques, diction, intonation, phrasing, posture, stage presence and dynamics.
Entertainer
Steve Beyer Productions
New York, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Provides piano and vocal entertainment for high end restaurants in Manhattan such as Bills Bar & Burger, Mastro's Steakhouse & Redeye Grill for the nations preeminent supplier of fine-dining entertainment programs, SBP.
- Sang a wide repertoire of music while accompanying myself on piano over instrumental tracks. Interacted warmly with guests, tackled musical requests
- Accompanied singer on piano on duo gigs, while singing background harmonies
- Dressed professional in formal attire to fulfill companies dress code standard
Elementary Music Teacher
Education Through Music Inc.
Staten Island, NY
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Introduced students to different styles of music and promoted appreciation of all genres.
- Taught students how to sing with instruction on harmonizing, correct posture and vocal exercises.
- Chose appropriate repertoire for grades K-5 in preparation for Winter & Spring concerts
- Created weekly lesson plans to cover companies and state objectives for music program.
Music Director
Historic First Church Of God In Christ
Brooklyn, NY
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Plays the organ while singing to lead and accompany the praise team.
- Chose and prepared pieces for holidays and special event performances
- Directed rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Implemented fundraising and promotional activities to support music programs.
- Consulted with sound engineers and tech crews regarding performance sound mixing and logistics.
Entertainer
Howl At The Moon Piano Bar
Boston, MA
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Performed as piano bar entertainer and delivered dynamic, thrilling and engaging performances for guests and recruited and oversaw additional musical talent to achieve organization's goals.
- Entertained guests while simultaneously arranging and improvising popular music based on audience reactions.
- Learned multiple instruments, to fulfill company's requirement of 3 instruments while singing. Piano, drums, & bass
- Developed vocal stamina entertaining 6 hour shows 4 nights a week
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education With Initial Certification K-12
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Music
Berklee College Of Music
Boston, MA05.2015
Skills
- Coordinating shows
- Improving group sound
- Problem resolution
- Team building
- Organization
- Customer service
- Ministry experience
- Microsoft Office
- Purchasing and planning
- Teaching
Timeline
Music Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2023 - Current
Elementary Music Teacher
Education Through Music Inc.
11.2021 - 09.2023
Entertainer
Steve Beyer Productions
09.2019 - Current
Music Director
Historic First Church Of God In Christ
06.2019 - 09.2023
Entertainer
Howl At The Moon Piano Bar
06.2015 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Music Education With Initial Certification K-12
Teachers College of Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Music
Berklee College Of Music
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