Highlights
• 10 years in-person teaching, developing curriculum, lessons and evaluating learning outcomes.
• 4 years supporting retail and institutional clients increasing customer satisfaction and retention by 15%.
• 5 years creating multimedia learning resources using Kira, Figma, Logic Pro X and Final Cut Pro X.
• Employed ADDIE model to build curriculum, lessons and core content for music e-learning app.
Education
Master’s of Education
Curriculum & Pedagogy
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts, Hon.
Music/Sociology
Laurentian University
Experience
Private Music Instructor: Toronto, Durham Region, Sudbury
Elite Music Academy, Canada Music Academy, Freelance: May 2012 ~ Present
• Perform needs assessment using questionnaires and skill tests identify knowledge gaps, formulate learning objectives and outline learning paths and timelines.
• Script, storyboard, film and edit 45 lesson videos for mobile and desktop platforms using Final Cut Pro X.
• Create 50+ lessons leveraging written, verbal and visual communication for blended and in-person teaching.
• Delivered in person instruction to 100+ students ranging in age and skill level creating customized lessons to respond to their unique needs and advance students 20% faster than standard methods alone.
• Develop performance measures based on retention rate, satisfaction scores and direct feedback, reporting outcomes to studio administrators and producing a 10% overall performance improvement year over year.
• Dedicate myself to client success through empathy, perspective taking and creative problem solving to maintain an above average retention rate.
• Provide superior client experience by collaborating with studio managers, admin staff and fellow teachers to streamline service delivery.
Sales and Customer Service Specialist: Toronto
Remenyi House Of Music: Feb 2022 ~ Present
• Provide technical support to customers via phone, email, web chat and in person to troubleshoot issues, find solutions, educate clients and follow up to ensure satisfaction.
• Communicate technical product knowledge to assist customers in key product decisions and advise on proper use to ensure satisfaction with both product and service.
• Work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities, thinking strategically and managing time efficiently to meet sales targets and customer service standards.
• Handle high call volume by simultaneously referencing product information or operating Lightspeed POS while talking to customers to reduce call time by 10%.
Instructional Designer: Toronto
AI Music Lessons: Dec 2020 ~ Nov 2021
• Design, development, implement and evaluate 40 virtual interactive guitar lessons using Figma, G Suite and Logic Pro X to launch music learning platform for adult students.
• Achieve a 90% user success rate by applying learning theories such as active learning, cognitive load theory and gamification to craft effective, learner centered experiences.
• Synthesize information from subject matter experts to construct curriculum and assessment metrics that reflect desired learning outcomes and business goals.
• Construct scalable templates, procedures and guidelines that streamline content creation improving efficiency by 30% and assuring consistency.
• Incorporate feedback and testing data, updating learning management system and resolving technical and design issues to meet weekly, monthly and quarterly deadlines.
Education Sales Specialist: Toronto
St. John’s Music: Jun 2018 ~ Mar 2020
• Own order process from end to end including quoting, order processing, logistics and invoicing while using technical expertise to develop and optimize best practices.
• Reduce churn by 10% by employing perspective taking and active listening to nurture relationships with institutional clients.
• Improve turnaround time by 15% by working collaboratively with suppliers, management and delivery personnel to optimize order process.
• Meet $100k monthly sales targets by processing and tracking orders, generating and analyzing reports and identifying sales opportunities.
• Direct 3-4 colleagues and use knowledge of multiple departments to maintain high efficiency and meet or exceed client expectations.
• Generate and analyze reports to track orders, subscriptions and sales to meet targets.