EXPERIENCE
Utah State University, Youth Conservatory — Gold Teacher
Jan. 2015 - May 2019
- Maintained a studio of 20-25 students.
- Taught students ranging from the ages of 5 - 18
- Taught students from new beginners to advanced students
Utah State University, Keyboard Harmony Classes — Undergraduate Teaching Fellow
Sept. 2015 - May 2019
- Taught the Keyboard Harmony classes when the professor was unavailable to teach
- Tutored students who were struggling to meet class expectations
- Walked around the classroom to assist students who were struggling and to challenge those who were excelling
Accompanist
Jan. 2015 - Present
- Accompanied members of Dr. Hood’s vocal studio. Repertoire included opera arias, Schubert and Schumann lieder, and selections from Broadway musicals.
- Accompanied trombone and tuba players from USU’s brass studios
- Accompanied members from the USU flute studio
- Accompanied a violinist for several competitions and end of semester juries. Repertoire including Saint-Saens Violin Concerto no. 3 in bm.
- Accompanied Brahms Cello Sonata no. 1 for a Sophomore Cello Recital
Chapter President — UMTA Northern Collegiate Chapter
May 2017 - May 2018
- Organized monthly chapter meetings and presentations
- Worked with local music organizations to help create opportunities for students and members of our chapter.
- Assisted chapter members in putting on local recitals and concerts
Youth Counselor — USU Summer Piano and Strings Festival
Summers of 2017 and 2018
- Assisted the director in organizing activities for students
- Helped students find their way around campus
- Watched over students to make sure they stayed safe and did not get into trouble
- Assisted director in managing registration and payments
- Created relationships with students that lasted beyond the festival and continue to help them along their musical journeys.
EDUCATION
Utah State University, Logan — Bachelor’s in Piano Pedagogy
Sept. 2014 - May 2019
AWARDS
Youth Conservatory Service Award
UMTA - Chapter of the Year Award