Learn how to play cello, how to maintain the intonation and position shifting
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Experience
Music Teacher
Sep, 2016 - PresentWoodhouse Academy
Music teacher for Special Education students. General music, piano and stringed instruments
Music Teacher/Director
Jun, 2013 - PresentTwin Brooks Music Studio
Owner and operator of a private music school.
Music Teacher
Apr, 2012 - Feb, 2014St. Rita Elementary School, Hamden, Connecticut.
General music, piano and vocal teacher from pre-K, to 8th grade. Duties included: teaching pupils basic music theory, principles of vocal and instrumental music; developing teaching materials and updating the assessment, recording and reporting systems to monitor a student's progress. Teaching a range of standard school instruments such as recorder, glockenspiel and other Orff Instruments using the combination of pre-existing curriculum and own materials.
String Orchestra Teacher
Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2012Bridgeport Board of Education, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Strings, piano and a General Music teacher, 5th through 8th grade. The job involved teaching pupils the basic principles of music, music theory and stringed instruments; developing teaching material for music classes; evaluating student's interest and aptitude to determine a suitable instrument for them; providing individual instrumental lessons. Assisting students with extra-curricular activities and updating the assessment, recording and reporting systems to monitor a student's progress; directing all string orchestra holiday on-campus performances; assisting chorus teacher with piano accompaniment and arrangements for mixed choir.
Education
Music & Education
Sep, 1979 - May, 1985University: "Cyril and Methodious" Skopje, Macedonia
Bachelor's degree in Piano, Music Theory and Pedagogy (Music Education)
Sep, 1980 - May, 1985University Cyril and Methodius, Macedonia
Certifications
Piano tuning and restoration
May, 1984University Cyril and Methodius, Macedonia
6 mo course on piano tuning and basic piano repairs
Awards
Certificate of Excellence
Apr, 2012Bridgeport Board of Education
Affiliations
Music Teachers National Association
Apr, 2009The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Russian
Native Proficiency
Serbian
Professional Proficiency
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