Robert M. offers Cello Lessons and Music Performance Lessons

EDUCATION

Date: August 15, 2006 – May 15, 2010
School: DePauw University
Degree: Bachelor of Music Education
Description: Music Education, Cello

Date: August 15, 2014 – May 15, 2016
School: Temple University
Degree: Masters of Music
Description: String Pedagogy

AFFILIATIONS

Date: June 15, 2011
Name: National Association for Music Education
Description: Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

Date: January 15, 2013
Name: American String Teachers Association
Description: The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues throughout the string profession.

Date: April 15, 2016
Name: Suzuki Association of the Americas
Description: The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America.

EXPERIENCE

Date: September 15, 2014 – May 15, 2015
Organization: Philadelphia String Project
Title: Intern/Teacher
Description:

Date: June 15, 2013 – June 15, 2014
Organization: Fairfax County Public Schools
Title: Substitute Teacher
Description: I substitute taught for String Orchestra teachers in the Fairfax County Public Schools system. I have worked with Elementary, Middle and High School orchestra programs

Date: April 15, 2011 – July 15, 2011
Organization: Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp (International Program)
Title: Principal Cellist/Sectional Teacher/Staff Member
Description: I served as the principal cellist of the International Youth Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, I traveled with the youth orchestra around Europe staying with host families in Germany, France and Belgium for one month. As a sectional teacher, i coached the high school cellists on passage work in sectionals before and during the tour. As a staff member, I ensured the safety and organized of my assigned groups. Overall, an amazing experience for any musician or teacher.

Date: April 15, 2012 – August 15, 2014
Organization: Music and Arts
Title: Cello Teacher
Description: I maintained a cello studio of over 25 cellists. I would give weekly 30 minute lessons. I would help students prepare for school auditions, youth symphony auditions and solo auditions. I have also served for two years as a cello adjudicator for the Northern Virginia Region Solo and Ensemble events. Additionally, every spring I would hold an all studio cello recital where students showcased their hard work and practice!

Date: August 15, 2016
Organization: Fairfax County Public Schools
Title: Orchestra Director
Description:

Date: February 15, 2015 – June 15, 2016
Organization: Tune Up Philly
Title: Teaching Artist
Description: Tune Up Philly is an after school El Sistema music program which is affiliated with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. It provides music instruction several days a week to parochial and charter school students aged elementary through middle school. Students learn to play their instrument of choice and more importantly how to become upstanding and involved citizens in their community.

Date: April 15, 2016 – July 15, 2016
Organization: Play On Philly
Title: Substitute Cello Teacher/Ensemble Conductor
Description: I currently substitute for group intermediate and advanced cello class. Additionally, I substitute as an ensemble conductor with the intermediate and advanced orchestra groups. These group classes and ensemble met at Freire Middle School in Center City

Date: June 15, 2017 – June 15, 2018
Organization: Vienna Summer Strings
Title: Strings Teacher
Description:

Date: July 15, 2017 – July 15, 2018
Organization: Stallion Summer Strings
Title: Strings Teacher
Description:

CERTIFICATES

Date: June 15, 2015
Authority: Commonwealth of Virginia
Name: Collegiate Professional License
Description: Recently, re-certified to teach Instrumental Music Pre-K through 12th grade in the state of Virginia

Date: July 15, 2016
Authority: Suzuki Association of the Americas
Name: Suzuki Cello Teacher
Description: I am a registered Suzuki Cello teacher in Book 1.

LANGUAGES

Language: Spanish
Proficiency: Limited Proficiency