Elena Van Laren
Brantford,Canada
Summary
Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Violin educator with a deep understanding of performance. Demonstrates strong capabilities in fostering student growth, adapting teaching methods to individual needs, and maintaining high standards of musical excellence. Skilled in classical, fiddle, and contemporary violin techniques, focusing on nurturing talent and passion for music.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Violin Teacher
Katie's Music Studio
09.2024 - Current
- Incorporated relevant historical context into lessons to enrich students' understanding of the cultural significance of various musical compositions.
- Improved student performance by tailoring individualized lesson plans based on each student's unique learning style and abilities.
- Guided proper instrument care and maintenance, ensuring students could take pride in their instruments' appearance and sound quality.
- Employed various teaching strategies, including Suzuki Method principles, to adapt to diverse learning needs among students of all ages.
- Increased students' technical proficiency through targeted practice exercises and focused instruction on proper violin technique.
Education
Secondary School - English 12U, Writer’s Craft 12U, History 12U
Hope RCS
St. George, ON06-2025
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Continuous professional development
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Group teaching
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Creative thinking
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Stress tolerance
- Public speaking
- Written communication
Accomplishments
- Earned the SKIP award in the Little Strings Orchestra.
- Earned first place strings solo for Fine Arts festival at Hope RCS.
- Earned Red Cross Babysitting Certificate in 2018.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Affiliations
- Katie's Music Studio
- Little Strings Orchestra
Interests
- Avid Reader
- Cooking
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Youth Development Programs
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like acrylics, watercolours, and clay, to expand skills and techniques
- Volunteering
- Music
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Fundraising Events
- Camping
- Video Gaming
- Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those who do not write, compose or paint can manage to escape the madness, the melancholia, the panic fear which is inherent in the human situation.
Graham Greene
Timeline
Violin Teacher
Katie's Music Studio
09.2024 - Current
Secondary School - English 12U, Writer’s Craft 12U, History 12U
Hope RCS
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