Science with Jamison S.

Private Music Studio

Jamison Lee Serow - jserow2686@gmail.com - Woodland Hills, CA 91367 - Authorized to work in the US for any employer Work Experience • Lessons Instructor - Music School to Go Calabasas and Santa Rosa, CA - Sept/22 Teaching one on one lessons on Guitars, Ukulele, Bass, Saxophones, Voice, Songwriting, Piano, and Music Theory. All ages, all levels, most genres • Music Teacher, Cooking and Life Skills Specialist/Extra BT - Maor Academy Beverly Hills, CA - Aug/21 - Present Conduct music classes once or twice/week, seasonally, with an emphasis on Jewish Culture, Holidays and learning, as well as cooking and safety skills to 12 special needs students of a variety of ages 8 -14. Work with teachers, BTs, social workers, and of course admin to create a positive, joyous, safe and structured atmosphere for students. ABA approach is used when necessary but staff is knowledgeable and flexible, with 1:1 ratio and thus hands on approach, adaptive to the needs of students and their families, as well as each other. • Private Instructor and Conservatory Admissions Consultant -Self Employed/Musika LLC/TakeLessons LLC New York, NY - Aug/08 to Present Guitars, Saxophone, Piano, Electric Bass, Voice, Theory, Songwriting/Composition lessons for students of all ages and levels. Help college bound students achieve admission to competitive undergraduate music programs and conservatories since Fall 2013. Have succeeded at Berklee, MIT, SUNY Purchase, NYU, Franklin and Marshall, Harvard, Belmont, and more. • Ensemble Member, Frontman/Band Leader, Producer New Rochelle, NY, Rochester, NY, Los Angeles, CA - Sep/00 to Present Songwriter, arranger, composer, and performer Solo, with various NRHS ensembles, Iona College Pep Band, ‘Electric Mayhem,’ ‘TPOTIC,’ ‘Spacecataz,’ and ‘The Rift. Solo Since March 2016 • Lessons Instructor - Guitar Center Westlake Village Westlake Village, CA - Jan/22 - Sept/22 Teaching one on one lessons on Guitars, Ukulele, Bass, Saxophones, Voice, Songwriting, Piano, and Music Theory. All ages, all levels, most genres. Also performed and had students perform at the GCWLV showcase on 6/26/2022 and assist in customer service and sales during down time or when necessary. Regular, detailed attendance logs and lesson plans are part of this position as well. • Behavioral Interventionist - CBTC Glendale, CA- Nov/21 - Jan/22 Conducted ABA sessions in-home for two special needs clients, under supervision of RBTs, MA/BCBAs, and their administration. Used Catalyst to take notes and draft appropriate programming and BPIs for clientele. • Behavioral Technician - BLC Learning Center Santa Clarita, CA - Mar/21 - Oct/21 Conducted ABA sessions in-home, in-school, and over zoom, under supervision of RBTs, MA/BCBAs, and their administration. Used Catalyst to take notes and draft appropriate programming and BPIs for clientele. • In-Home Learning Facilitator - Astare Learning LLC Los Angeles, CA - Sep/20 - Feb/21 Worked with assigned family to assist their special needs second grader to make his online learning experience as productive and enjoyable as possible in light of the inherent difficulties of distance learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic. • Teaching Artist - LEAP NYC New York, NY January 2019 to June 2020 (Inactive re: COVID Pandemic 3/13/20) Designed curriculum for and completed residencies in Music in schools all over the 4 boroughs (excluded Staten Island). Sometimes sub for other Teaching Artists or run activities/ provide musical accompaniment and programming for family events. Also participated in company wide learning labs and enrichment events. Specifically: Winter residencies at PS 128Q culminating March 2019 and 2020, Spring Residency culminating in June 2020 at MS 11, family arts workshops and events conducted throughout the Bronx, BedStuy, and Queens throughout employment for dance, general music/basic rhythm, and songwriting. • Music Teacher/Program Director -Heketi Community Charter School (defunct) Bronx, NY - Sep/17 to Apr/18 Music teacher and all around full time educator for this prestigious charter school servicing the diverse community of Mott Haven. Heketi is Taino for "One" and the school operated with a progressive, responsive classroom ideology. Student population target was 285. Funding varied due to retention and was provided by SUNY. • Show Director - School of Rock Mamaroneck, NY - Aug/16 to Jun/17 Directed rock band style ensembles (Bass, Drums, Vocals, Keys, Guitars) of 10 - 14 children ages 8 - 18 for seasonal performances of Classic and 90's Rock Covers. Selected repertoire and assigned parts to all participants, as well as implemented behavioral management strategies to retain concentration and achieve good results.. Performances took place at Garcia's at The Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY. • Jewish Music Specialist - 92Y & JCC Manhattan Camps Pearl River and Pomona, NY - Jun/12 to Aug/16 Directed campers and staff in an all original curriculum of secular, Jewish, and Israeli Music. Led an all day Shabbat activity every Friday for 8 weeks each summer. Coordinated with other program directors and supervisors for comprehensive and correlational programming including use of the Shababa Program (Copyright Karina Zilberman). • Music Director - Cornerstone Academy Brockport,, NY - Feb/08 to June/08: Designed and implemented the entire school’s General Music program for grades K-10, Tailored a diverse but structured curriculum designed to encourage musical appreciation and discovery for each grade level. Education • Master of Arts in Music Education/Teacher's Education Program/NYS Certification and AVID Tutoring Program- CUNY HUNTER New York, NY - Aug/09 to Dec/09 (Paused with 3.75 GPA due to demand for Music Ed services in private sector) • Bachelor of Arts in Popular Music and Jazz - UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER/EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC -Rochester, NY - August 2004 to May 2008 Awards, Licenses, and Recognitions • CPR certified 8/21 •Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Awareness trained on ocfs.nys.gov several times. •Licensed and experienced driver, fully insured - 2002 to Present • Produced and hosted Private Studio Recitals Annually June 2009 - June 2022 in lower Westchester County, and Agoura Hills CA, Hosted/MC’d Musika LLC’s Westchester Recital June 2011 • First Prize, Burning Ember Literary Contest, Essay Category - March 2006, Short Story Category - April 2007 • Poems published in Messenger Magazine @ University of Rochester - Fall 2004 through Spring 2008 Other Skills and Experience •Highly trained Saxophonist - Prefer Alto but can play any. Began in elementary school band and group lessons at age 10, progressed to teaching as a volunteer at 14, then pursued private and ensemble training at high school, undergraduate, and professional levels. •Versatile and highly experienced guitarist, with an eclectic variety of training and performance skills, guitars, and equipment. •Experienced Pianist with an emphasis on blues, jazz, hip-hop, rock/popular music, transcription, and composition. •Experienced Vocalist - began at age 10 in chorus and musical theater, then fronted rock bands and solo projects. •Experienced Behaviorist with extensive ABA and Positive Classroom training, as well as a long history of working with a variety of special needs children. Links • https://soundcloud.com/jamie-serow • https://soundcloud.com/the-rift-music • Instagram - @jamieserow • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamison-jamie-lee-serow-1a0179b References and additional contact info available upon request