Education
M.M. Music Education
2025–Present
B.M. Music Business
2016–2021
Cum Laude
Experience
Adjunct Faculty
Sep 2025–Present
- Teach two sections of undergraduate performance seminar (12 students per section) for junior and senior music performance majors
- Build course curriculum around both individual recital goals and broader artistic development, incorporating technical challenges and student reflection on practice philosophy
- Facilitate a master class format in which students perform for peers and develop skills in giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Assess students on performance quality and adherence to course expectations and deadlines
- Differentiate instruction within a combined-level format, supporting Level 1 and Level 2 students simultaneously
Graduate Research Assistant
Sep 2025–Present
- Support ongoing faculty research on peer mentoring, disabilities, and inclusive practices in music education through document review and APA citation verification
- Reviewed and edited the School of Music’s NASM reaccreditation self-study in its entirety, including identifying gaps and completing missing content sections
- Compiled institutional data including faculty credential records and program enrollment figures in support of accreditation reporting
Co-Host, Weekly Jazz Night
May 2024–Present
Front Desk Staff
May 2024–Present
- Serve as front desk staff at a high-volume climbing gym, managing member check-ins, membership and retail sales, and new climber orientations
- Handle opening and closing procedures, incident reporting, and general facility upkeep as part of daily operational responsibilities
Staff Accompanist
Sep 2023–Present
Guest Instructor, Performance Major Seminar
Sep 2023–May 2025
Long Term Substitute Orchestra Teacher
Feb 2022–Jun 2022
- Conducted three ensemble sections — two full orchestras (20–30 students each) and an advanced chamber ensemble (10–12 students), grades 9–12 — preparing all students for three public concerts within a single semester
- Stepped into an existing program mid-year, establishing measure-specific practice schedules and progress milestones to prepare ensembles for repertoire including Scheherazade, Tannhäuser Suite, and Kreisler’s Praeludium and Allegro
- Collaborated with the Director of Arts to coordinate concert logistics and communicate expectations to families via email
- Instructed two sections of Multimedia Music Production, guiding students through project-based work in GarageBand and Mixcraft 5
- Designed a culminating project in which students created visual content for a song of their own choosing, integrating music technology, visual storytelling, and personal artistic identity
- Assessed student work through participation and project completion; delivered personalized verbal feedback to each student
- Reported daily grades and participation in Aspen and tracked student volunteer hours using Google Sheets
Music Director and Keyboardist
Jul 2021–Present
- Direct KB3, a wedding and function band for 100+ agency-booked events
- Keyboardist for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions for over 150 agency-booked events
- Lead a team of 7 musicians and a sound engineer, providing real-time musical direction during performances and written post-event feedback to support continuous development
- Curate setlists for clients that align with music requests and event timelines
- Built a Google Apps Script automation to generate customized setlists and compile event logistics — including arrival times, client requests, and arrangements — into a single pre-event email communication, streamlining preparation for the full band
- Consistently navigated on-site logistics and last-minute changes across 300+ events, communicating clearly and directly with vendors, clients, and band members
- Oversee load-ins and load-outs of musical gear and live sound equipment including PA systems and lighting rigs
Manager & Graphic Designer
Dec 2020–Jul 2023
- Managed a bi-weekly newsletter via Mailchimp, achieving a 41% increase in click-through rates and growing an audience of over 9,000 contacts
- Registered more than 75 musical releases with ASCAP, BMI, and SoundExchange, ensuring copyright protection and royalty collection for all artists on the roster
- Organized metadata for over 130 tracks and stems into a structured Google Sheets database, simplifying information retrieval across the company
- Reduced release campaign planning time by 50% by building an automated content scheduling system in Google Sheets
- Designed visual assets including album art, visualizers, animations, and social media content using Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Final Cut Pro X, and Canva
- Designed and deployed website updates within Squarespace using custom HTML/CSS code blocks
Piano Instructor
Jan 2019–May 2024
- Taught private piano lessons to up to 30 students per week, ranging in age from 4–70 and spanning all skill levels
- Differentiated instruction for students with autism and hearing impairments through pacing adjustments, repertoire modifications, and tactile and visual cues
- Designed personalized lesson plans and instructional materials — including original compositions and adapted method book arrangements — aligned to individual student goals and interests
- Communicated student progress and at-home practice expectations to parents and guardians following every lesson, building consistent family accountability and engagement
- Tracked individual student progress over time, regularly refining lesson plans, repertoire, and pacing to meet evolving needs
Music Theory and Keyboard Workshop Tutor
Oct 2018–May 2020
- Worked in UMass Lowell’s Centers for Learning as a drop-in tutor for undergraduate music theory and keyboard courses, covering rhythm, ear training, analysis, composition, and arranging
- Focused primarily on remedial support and exam preparation, helping students build foundational skills and improve academic standing