Timothy Andrew Wasylina
Thaxton
Summary
Dedicated music educator skilled in developing engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles. Fosters a positive classroom environment that promotes creativity and self-expression, while building strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lower School Music Teacher
Regents School of Oxford
Oxford
08.2025 - Current
- Crafted engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles to enhance student participation and understanding.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting creativity and self-expression.
- Maintained a positive learning environment by providing encouragement and constructive criticism during lessons.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment through encouragement and constructive feedback, fostering student growth and confidence.
- Performed regular assessments of student development to measure progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to support collaborative efforts and improve educational outcomes.
Apprentice Landscaper
JP Landscape Services
Hernando
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Planted and pruned trees, shrubs, and flowers, enhancing property aesthetics and promoting healthy growth.
- Executed edging, fertilizing, and reseeding, contributing to vibrant and healthy lawns.
- Cleared debris and prepared sites for planting and installation, ensuring optimal conditions for landscape development.
- Performed regular maintenance on landscape features such as pruning, weeding and mulching.
- Applied appropriate methods and treatments to manage pests and eliminate weeds.
- Operated landscaping tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Operated a variety of landscaping equipment such as mowers, blowers and edgers.
- Cut grass, raked leaves and cleared debris from lawns and gardens.
Graduate Assistant
University of Mississippi
Oxford
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Taught Keyboard musicianship to first and second-year students.
- Provided targeted support and practice strategies to students during repertoire learning for playing exams.
- Facilitated collaboration with students for juries, performances, and other responsibilities to enhance their learning experience.
- Attended weekly lessons to support collaboration and documented details in a spreadsheet for effective tracking.
- Took attendance and managed class when the cooperating teacher was absent.
Delivery Expert
Domino's
Southaven
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Optimized delivery routes to enhance efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected road closures of traffic delays.
- Efficiently handled cash transactions for COD (Cash on Delivery) orders.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers through consistent, friendly interactions.
- Recorded delivery details accurately, including recipient names and special instructions for clear communication.
Education
Master of Music - Collaborative Piano
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS12-2024
Bachelor of Music Education - Choral Education
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05-2022
Skills
- Musical instruction
- Music pedagogy
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Sight reading
- School assembly preparations
- Repertoire versatility
- Improvisational skills
- Creative collaboration
- Group teamwork
- Efficient structuring
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Piano maintenance
- Piano restoration
- Classical Techniques
Professional References
- Adrienne Park, Assistant Professor of Music, apark@olemiss.edu, (662) 801-3232, The University of Mississippi, 350 University Ave., Oxford, MS, 38655
- Tim Oliver, Professor of Music, toliver@olemiss.edu, (870) 882-6812, The University of Mississippi, 350 University Ave., Oxford, MS, 38655
- Libby Hearn, Associate Professor of Choral Music Education, ehearn@olemiss.edu, (205) 901-7594, The University of Mississippi, 350 University Ave., Oxford, MS, 38655
Certification
- Piano Technician Certification - Piano Technician Academy, Issued June 2022
Timeline
Lower School Music Teacher
Regents School of Oxford
08.2025 - Current
Apprentice Landscaper
JP Landscape Services
01.2025 - 08.2025
Graduate Assistant
University of Mississippi
01.2023 - 12.2024
Delivery Expert
Domino's
03.2020 - 10.2022
Master of Music - Collaborative Piano
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Music Education - Choral Education
Delta State University