AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com
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Objective: Seek the Position of Music Teacher
SUMMARY: Highly knowledgeable, creative and resourceful Music Teacher with over six years experience in developing students' interest in and appreciating music through teaching theory, history and practical skills.
Summary of Qualifications
Extremely proficient in piano.
Remarkable patience and excellent communication skills to deal with different students with different needs.
Great and genuine passion for music.
Immense stamina and the ability to persevere.
Great ability to work independently and make things happen.
Strong willingness to try new directions and be flexible.
Possess exceptional aptitude/ability to teach and high level musical performance skills.
Deep knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music.
Thorough knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Strong knowledge of the use of the English language.
Complete knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the
Profound ability to teach others how to do something and to communicate able to communicate musical concepts and instructions clearly so others will understand.
Professional Experience
Galaxy Music School, Minneapolis, MN 2002 - Present
Music Teacher
Develop students' interest in and appreciation of music through teaching theory, history and practical skills.
Develop course plan and teaching program in line with local syllabuses and the National Statements and Profiles.
Undertake general teaching tasks.
Illustrate basic musical concepts (e.g. time and rhythm) for students through activities such as playing recorded music or playing an instrument in class accompanied by students design creative activities to allow students to experience different musical styles, interpret musical scores and compose their own music teach music theory, history, harmony, counterpoint, form and analysis.
Provide aural training through the performance of music, talks, discussion, use of audiovisual equipment, practical music and written assignments.
Introduce individual students to particular instruments and assess students' needs in regard to instrumental training.
Arrange for and timetable regular visits by instrumental teachers.
Set up and conduct school choirs and orchestras, concert bands, rock bands and jazz ensembles.
Organize student concerts and invite visiting musicians to schools for concerts and performance classes.
Organize the repair, servicing and replacement of instruments and equipment.
Introduce and develop individual student skills in computer-designed music.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Music University of New York (2002)