Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Involvement
Accomplishments
Other Experience And Interests
Timeline
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Wesley Orser

Summary

I am a Master’s student in Music Education at the University of Miami with a BA in both English and Music from Hofstra University. My background in report and creative writing includes contributing to publications like the New Canaan Advertiser and Zumic, where I developed strong storytelling and editorial skills. With a proven track record in instruction, writing, and group work, I bring effective communication, organization, and writing abilities to any internship.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Piano Teacher

Independent/Westchester Home Music/Greenwich Arts Academy
09.2019 - Current
  • Experience working with over 50 regular students (including adolescents, teens, and adults)
  • Organized and hosted three end-of-year recitals for students
  • Developed long-term relationships with families/proven results with beginners and advanced players
  • Succeeded in engaging special needs/challenging students

Intern Writer

Full Fathom Five
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Part of writers' room that brainstormed and developed potential IP in response to requests from Los Angeles production team
  • Met daily with manager to discuss feedback and revised accordingly

Student Assistant

Hofstra Music Library
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Managed front desk to assist students and visitors with rentals and practice room access

Intern Writer

Zumic
06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Wrote five music reviews that publicized new releases
  • Published news for tours and ticket listings of over a hundred different acts

Intern Reporter

New Canaan Advertiser
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Wrote over twenty published articles that raised awareness on town meetings, local businesses, and community events
  • Communicated daily with head editor and team of writers to prepare for on-field reporting and accurate articles

Education

Master of Music - Music Education

University of Miami
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - English and American Literature, Music, Radio, Television, and Film

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
05.2019

Skills

  • Report/creative writing
  • Organization and efficiency
  • Communication techniques
  • Group and individual instruction

Community Involvement

Staff Writer, Hofstra Chronicle (School Newspaper), Wrote TV Reviews for Arts and Entertainment Section

Accomplishments

  • Professionally recorded original music submitted to Songwriters Fellowship, 2023
  • Asked to submit literary essay for Brand Prize, one of only six essays considered by the English Department, 07/16

Other Experience And Interests

  • Stand-up comedy, Experience performing over 60 stand-up sets at bringer and open mic shows
  • Acting class, Six week acting class taken at Acting Studio, 06/24-08/24

Timeline

Piano Teacher

Independent/Westchester Home Music/Greenwich Arts Academy
09.2019 - Current

Intern Writer

Full Fathom Five
06.2019 - 08.2019

Intern Writer

Zumic
06.2018 - 07.2018

Intern Reporter

New Canaan Advertiser
06.2017 - 08.2017

Student Assistant

Hofstra Music Library
01.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English and American Literature, Music, Radio, Television, and Film

Hofstra University

Master of Music - Music Education

University of Miami
Wesley Orser