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ALEXANDRA CHAPLYGINA

Newmarket,ON

Summary

Dynamic music instructor with extensive teaching experience, specializing in vocal pedagogy and piano. Proven track record in fostering student growth through tailored lesson plans and effective goal setting. Adept at accommodating diverse learning needs while preparing students for performances and examinations, ensuring a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Instructor

Inspire Academy
Markham, Canada
01.2020 - Current
  • Created a safe and enjoyable environment for learning and self-expression
  • Developed effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music and performance
  • Adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse needs of my students
  • Helped choose repertoire to showcase and cultivate the student's talent
  • Taught proper posture, breathing technique, and encouraged healthy practice habits
  • Shared valuable insight on implementation of style, tone, phrasing, dynamics, and articulation.

Music Instructor

The Piano Studio
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Covered diverse musical genres, including classical, jazz, and popular music in vocal training
  • Prepared students for RCM examinations, spanning grades one to six
  • Facilitated home practice with tailored vocal exercises for students
  • Employed visual aids and kinesthetic methods to enhance learning experience
  • Utilized recording equipment and specialized software to create and edit audio recordings.
  • Incorporated ear-training exercises into lessons to develop auditory pattern recognition skills.

Music Instructor

Yamaha School of Music
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Taught voice and piano to various age groups
  • Tailored lesson plans and integrated variety of activities and materials to accommodate different styles of learners
  • Incorporated elements of general musicianship including ear training, theory, technique, and musical interpretation
  • Prepared students for the annual concert

Office Administrator

Talent Shop Academy
Toronto, Canada
01.2015 - 01.2017

Music Instructor

Ontario Professional School of Music and Art
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provided piano and vocal training for children ages 6-16
  • Planned individual lessons for the students using materials and repertoire suitable for the stage of their musical development
  • Prepared students for examinations, auditions, performances, and festivals
  • Helped to organize student concerts and conducted a choir ensemble for a Christmas concert
  • Taught a Kindermusik class for children ages 3-6

Music Instructor

Judy’s School of Music
Mississauga, Canada
01.2010 - 01.2011

Music Instructor

Toronto Faculty of Music
Toronto, Canada
01.2009 - 01.2011

Music Instructor

PTA School of Music
Mississauga, Canada
01.2009 - 01.2010

Education

MMUS - Performance and Literature

University of Western Ontario
01.2015

BMUS - Performance in Voice

University of Toronto
01.2013

Exchange program

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
Australia
01.2011

Piano Grade 10 -

RCM

Skills

  • Vocal pedagogy
  • Piano instruction
  • Music theory
  • Audio recording
  • Performance preparation
  • Curriculum development and lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Repertoire selection
  • Goal setting
  • Special needs accommodation

Extracurricular Activities

Member, Jazz Ensemble, Western Chamber Music Club, University of Western Ontario, 08/2013 - 05/2015

Volunteer Experience

Teacher-Assistant, Oxford Learning Centre, 01/2007 - 12/2007

Awards

  • Western Graduate Research Scholarship, University of Western Ontario, 01/2014
  • Robert William Bygrave Scholarship, 01/2008
  • Lois Marshall Memorial Scholarship, 01/2009
  • RCM 2007 Scholarship in Voice, 01/2007
  • Peel Music festival 2005 - Piano Gold Award, 01/2005
  • Davenport Music festival 2004 - Piano duet Silver Award, 01/2004

Timeline

Music Instructor

Inspire Academy
01.2020 - Current

Music Instructor

The Piano Studio
01.2018 - 01.2019

Music Instructor

Yamaha School of Music
01.2017 - 01.2018

Office Administrator

Talent Shop Academy
01.2015 - 01.2017

Music Instructor

Ontario Professional School of Music and Art
01.2015 - 01.2016

Music Instructor

Judy’s School of Music
01.2010 - 01.2011

Music Instructor

Toronto Faculty of Music
01.2009 - 01.2011

Music Instructor

PTA School of Music
01.2009 - 01.2010

MMUS - Performance and Literature

University of Western Ontario

BMUS - Performance in Voice

University of Toronto

Exchange program

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

Piano Grade 10 -

RCM

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