Professional Experience

Shopkeeper
Von’s Violin Shop, Denver, CO                                                                                            October 2023 – Present

• Demonstrates string instruments for customers

• Handles rental contracts and provides customer service

 

Contractor
Golden Music Center, Lakewood, CO                                                                                       August 2015 – 2022

• Supported music rentals and instrument demos

• Participated in school outreach and customer support

 

Professional Violist and Violinist                                                                                                        2010 – Present

• Divertimento Orchestra, Tokyo, Japan                                                                                         (2019 – 2020)

• Augustana Arts Orchestra / Stratus Sub, Denver, CO                                                               (2013 – Present)

• Various Wedding and Social Events                                                                                          (2010 – Present)
  Performs in concerts, operas, and events specializing in classical and contemporary repertoire

 

Private Teacher
I Sogni Musicali, Aurora, CO                                                                                                             2017 – Present

• Offers private violin and viola lessons focused on technique, expression, and progress

• Teaches students of all ages, with an emphasis on individual learning styles

 

Music Specialist & Substitute Teacher

• Bear Creek K-8, Lakewood, CO                                                                               (March 2023 – May 2023)

• Jeffco Public Schools, Lakewood, CO                                                                                         (2021 – 2023)

• Kelly Services, Aurora, CO                                                                                                          (2018 – 2019)

• Aurora Public Schools, Aurora, CO                                                                                             (2016 – 2018)

• Friends of Chamber Music, Denver, CO                                                                                      (2015 – 2016)

• Colorado Chamber Orchestra Enrichment Program, Highlands Ranch, CO                               (2015 – 2016)
  Taught music curricula including recorder, ukulele, general music, choir, orchestra, and handbells
  Covered music and general education classes; supported orchestra instruction

 

English Conversation Instructor
Nova Japan, Kawasaki, Japan                                                                                                                 2019 – 2020

• Taught English conversation and grammar to students of all ages

 

University of Denver   

Audio Engineer                                                                                                                 January 2012 – May 2013

• Operated sound equipment for concerts and recordings

 

Orchestra Library Assistant                                                                                 September 2011 – November 2011

• Maintained and organized sheet music and orchestral materials

 

Stagehand/Usher                                                                                                                 June 2011 – August 2011

• Supported event setup and guest services at performances

 

Education

Certificate of Business Fundamentals & Introduction to Woodworking
Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO                                                                                (2024 – 2025)

 

TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification (100 Hours)
Oxford Seminars, Denver, CO                                                                                                                         (2018)

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Graduate Certificate in Viola Performance
University of Denver, Denver, CO                                                                                                       (2015 – 2016)

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Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance, Minor in Italian
University of Denver, Denver, CO                                                                                                       (2011 – 2015)

Study Abroad
IES Milan, Università Cattolica & Civica Scuola di Musica, Milan, Italy                                                                 (Fall 2013)

 

Other Skills & Qualifications

• Intermediate fluency in Italian, Spanish, and French

• Completed Suzuki Method Teacher Training through Book 7

• Additional courses: “Every Child Can” and “Teaching Strategies” for Violin

 

Awards & Honors

• Clara Rosen Italian Music Scholarship                                                                                           (May 2014)

• Honorable Mention, Lamont School of Music Chamber Competitions                                      (2012 & 2013)