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Mia Barinaga

Mia Barinaga

Roma,Italy

Summary

Experienced educator with a strong background in piano instruction and language teaching. Developed organizational and communication skills necessary in a teaching environment through years of working with students of all ages as well as coordinating with their parents. Highly motivated to expand educational skills and teach in a more formal classroom setting within a vibrant academic community while helping to shape students into confident young adults equipped with the skills to thrive academically and personally.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

English teacher

My English School
Roma
02.2023 - Current
  • Taught advanced grammar lessons improving overall language proficiency.
  • Adapted lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles and abilities
  • Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress to monitor personal growth
  • Assisted in school event planning contributing towards enhanced school spirit
  • Upheld high standards of behavior within classroom, maintaining an optimal learning environment.

PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTOR

Self-employed
Los Angeles
01.2019 - Current
  • Taught classical and pop piano to students of all levels and ages
  • Tailored lessons and repertoire to needs of each individual student
  • Incorporated other aspects of music into lessons such as piano theory and general music history
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress.
  • Coordinated scheduling of various students

PIANO INSTRUCTOR

88 Keys Music Academy
Arcadia
10.2018 - 04.2022
  • Taught several students both in person and online
  • Prepared students for auditions, assessments and performances
  • Taught students how to read and interpret musical notation.
  • Provided individualized theory tutoring

Co-director of Music

Altadena Baptist Church
Altadena, CA
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for creating setlist for church services
  • Wrote harmonies and arrangements for vocalists and other instrumentalists
  • Led rehearsals with other performing musicians in preparation for performances
  • Performed while directing other musicians

Co-director of Choir/Piano Accompanist

Saddleback Valley Christian School
San Juan Capistrano
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for teaching individual parts to all high school and middle school vocal groups
  • Led rehearsals while providing piano accompaniment
  • Taught basic music theory to high school students
  • Assisted teaching and directing choir and musical theater groups all throughout school year
  • Performed as piano accompanist for concerts and events

Education

B.M. Music Performance - Piano Performance

Chapman University
Orange, CA
08.2014 - 05.2018

Additional Information

Student-centered learning, Sincere interest in students' growth, Professional approach to problem solving, Interpersonal skills and communication, Friendly and encouraging approach to teaching, Adapted to teach students of all ages and meet their individual needs in order to help them flourish.

Languages

English
Native
Italian
Intermediate

References

Cardin Bell

Director of Studies

My English School

Via Oderisi da Gubbio, 175

00146 Roma, RM

Italia


Octavius Womack

Current Title: Fine Arts Director

Heritage Christian Academy

16000 S Black Bob Rd.

Olathe, Kansas 66062 United States

octavius.womack@hcakc.org

Formerly: Director of Music

Saddleback Valley Christian School


Loren Roberts

Director of Music

Altadena Baptist Church

791 E Calaveras St

Altadena, CA 91001 USA

loren@hearkencreative.com


Annie Chen

Founder and Music Educator

88 Keys Music Academy

1012 S. Baldwin Ave. Suite #B

Arcadia, CA 91007 United States

+1 (626) 445-5397

info@88keysmusicacademy.com

Timeline

English teacher

My English School
02.2023 - Current

Co-director of Music

Altadena Baptist Church
10.2020 - 07.2021

PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTOR

Self-employed
01.2019 - Current

PIANO INSTRUCTOR

88 Keys Music Academy
10.2018 - 04.2022

Co-director of Choir/Piano Accompanist

Saddleback Valley Christian School
08.2018 - 03.2020

B.M. Music Performance - Piano Performance

Chapman University
08.2014 - 05.2018
Mia Barinaga