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LAURA QUINTANA

Bogotá

Summary

Dynamic music educator with extensive experience at Yamaha Music School, adept in music theory and relationship building. Successfully enhanced student performance through personalized lesson plans and fostered a culture of excellence. Proven ability to engage diverse learners and promote multicultural music appreciation, ensuring students achieve their full potential.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Teacher

Bilingual School Jose Max León
07.2023 - Current
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Enhanced students to understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.

Private Music Instructor

Private and Online
07.2018 - Current
  • Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
  • Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
  • Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
  • Prepared students for auditions for institutions by aiding with music selection, assigning practice hours required for mastery of piece and assessing progress and accuracy in playing.

Saxophone Instructor

Yamaha Music School
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Enhanced student performance by implementing personalized lesson plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Promoted a culture of excellence by setting high expectations for student performance and fostering a supportive environment in which students were motivated to achieve their full potential.
  • Established productive relationships with local professional musicians who provided masterclasses or guest appearances at the school, enriching the educational experience of students further.
  • Developed strong rapport with colleagues across departments for seamless collaboration on interdisciplinary projects involving music integration.

Music Teacher

Pronartes Arts Academy
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.

English Teacher

Universo Magico Kindergarden
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.

Saxophone Instructor

Dones Y Talento Music School
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Enhanced student performance by implementing personalized lesson plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Promoted a culture of excellence by setting high expectations for student performance and fostering a supportive environment in which students were motivated to achieve their full potential.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Education

Universidad Pedagógica Nacional
Bogotá, Colombia
03-2023

Diploma in - Stage Lightning

Universidad Del Rosario / CNA
Bogotá, Colombia
08-2024

Associate of Arts - Music

Corporacion Batuta Meta
Villavicencio, Colombia
11-2016

Course - Cultural Management

Secretaría De Cultura, Educación Y Deporte
Bogota, Colombia
05-2024

Diploma in - Cultural Heritage For Education

Secretaría De Cultura, Educación Y Deporte
Bogota
02-2024

English Certificatation - English

Language Center Pedagogical University
Bogotá, Colombia
11-2022

Course - Musical Production

Ministerio De Cultura De Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
05-2021

Skills

  • Music theory
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Proficient in [instrument]

Investigation

  • Bogota's Secretariat of Culture, Recreation and Sports

Investigation Group Arts, Music and Education: winners of the Investigation Scholarship Knowledge Management on Civic Culture, 2022

  • Ministry of Culture

Creative Collective of Strings and Reeds: winners of the sponsorship Youth in Movement, based on the creation of 5 pieces of colombian music and 3 concerts in different cities. 

Timeline

Saxophone Instructor

Yamaha Music School
10.2023 - 12.2024

Music Teacher

Bilingual School Jose Max León
07.2023 - Current

Music Teacher

Pronartes Arts Academy
02.2023 - 11.2023

English Teacher

Universo Magico Kindergarden
06.2022 - 11.2022

Saxophone Instructor

Dones Y Talento Music School
01.2022 - 06.2022

Private Music Instructor

Private and Online
07.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Education

Universidad Pedagógica Nacional

Diploma in - Stage Lightning

Universidad Del Rosario / CNA

Associate of Arts - Music

Corporacion Batuta Meta

Course - Cultural Management

Secretaría De Cultura, Educación Y Deporte

Diploma in - Cultural Heritage For Education

Secretaría De Cultura, Educación Y Deporte

English Certificatation - English

Language Center Pedagogical University

Course - Musical Production

Ministerio De Cultura De Colombia
LAURA QUINTANA