About Tristan C.
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Freelance musician
Jan, 2007 - PresentSelf Employed
I have played professionally in Washington D.C., New York City, and Chicago in a variety of musical groups and situations. I have led my own small jazz groups for weddings, cocktail parties, restaurants, and events of all kinds.
Adjunct Professor
Aug, 2017 - May, 2019CUNY Brooklyn College
I taught several semesters of English composition and academic research to college Freshman. Classes of 25 students met 2x per week for 15 weeks. My students wrote short essays, blog posts, informal writing assignments, and a final research project. I wrote the syllabus, lesson plans, graded all papers, and held weekly office hours.
Writing Tutor
Jan, 2016 - Jun, 2018Brooklyn College Learning Center
Helping students of al levels improve their writing. From undergraduate to graduate research, to psychology thesis papers, to personal statements, to application essays; clear writing is clear thinking.
Woodwind/Piano Teacher
Aug, 2013 - May, 2014BnB Music Lessons
I maintained a weekly roster of 12-15 students through BnB Music Lessons. I drove to their houses and taught either 30,45, or 60 min lessons. I taught flute, saxophone, clarinet and piano. The majority of my students were kids, ages ranging from 6-15.
Education
BFA Music Performance
Aug, 2007 - May, 2011The Newschool University
MA, English Literature
Aug, 2016 - Dec, 2018Brooklyn College
BA English Literature
Aug, 2014 - May, 2016Brooklyn College
Certifications
Bachelor of Fine Arts
May, 2011The Newschool University
Awards
Keeter Betts Jazz Scholarship
Mar, 2007Keeter Betts Foundation
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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