Sandra Hernandez Rodriguez Gallo

• Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
• Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
• Evaluated and graded student performance, homework assignments, projects and tests.
• Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
• Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
• Selected gifted students to perform school anthem and participate in community events.
• Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
• Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
• Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
• Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance.

• Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
• 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.
• Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.

Determining students goals and objectives, and discussing lesson details with them before committing to a plan.

Structuring individual lessons based on client preferences and goals.

Teaching music theory, and helping students sharpen their sight-reading, memorizing, and improvising techniques.

Preparing students for recitals, exams, concerts, and other events.

Motivating students specially when they are struggling and their progress is slow.

• Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
• Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
• Evaluated and graded student performance, homework assignments, projects and tests.
• Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
• Taught advanced students piano techniques such as palm muting, prepared piano and silent depression.
• Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
• Selected gifted students to perform school anthem and participate in community events.
• Maintained current knowledge of community plays, concerts and performance events to suggest student attendance.
• Engaged students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
• Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
• Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
• Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.

• Handled requests for specific musical selections.
• Coached soloists and ensembles for specific parts.
• Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
• Selected and arranged music fo holiday performances and special events.
• Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
• Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.