- Music
Eric Watson
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Dynamic Itinerant String Instructor with TDSB, adept at fostering student growth through tailored lesson plans and strong communication skills. Successfully organized recitals and enhanced technical proficiency, resulting in high client satisfaction. Committed to continuous professional development and creating a positive learning environment that inspires creativity and collaboration among students.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Itinerant String Instructor
TDSB
01.2011 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Suzuki Violin Teacher
Royal Conservatory of Music
09.1999 - 12.2018
- Organized successful recitals showcasing the growth and accomplishments of each student throughout their time under my instruction.
- Developed strong rapport with students and parents, resulting in high client satisfaction and retention rates.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and fostering open communication between all parties involved.
- Fostered students'' appreciation for music by exposing them to a diverse range of composers, styles, and genres.
- Collaborated with other teachers to coordinate ensemble opportunities for advanced students, enhancing their musical skills through teamwork and collaboration.
- Mentored advanced students in preparation for auditions and competitions, providing constructive feedback for improvement while nurturing their confidence levels.
- Encouraged creativity through improvisation exercises designed to help students explore personal expression within the context of classical violin performance.
- Improved student performance by tailoring individualized lesson plans based on each student''s unique learning style and abilities.
- Increased students'' technical proficiency through targeted practice exercises and focused instruction on proper violin technique.
- Incorporated relevant historical context into lessons to enrich students' understanding of the cultural significance of various musical compositions.
- Provided guidance on proper instrument care and maintenance, ensuring students could take pride in their instruments' appearance and sound quality.
- Assisted beginner students in developing fundamental skills such as posture, bow hold, and finger placement to establish a strong foundation for future progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments and communication with parents, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to promote optimal growth.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory by incorporating engaging teaching methods, such as interactive games and creative projects.
- Continuously sought professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices and emerging trends in the field of violin instruction.
- Implemented effective practice routines tailored specifically towards individual goals, resulting in measurable progress over time.
- Employed various teaching strategies, including Suzuki Method principles, to adapt to diverse learning needs among students of all age groups.
- Cultivated a culture of respect for one another's talents by facilitating group practice sessions where peers could learn from each other’s strengths while offering support for areas needing improvement.
- Collaborated with instructors and other specialists to promote commonalities, distinctions and connections in music education.
- Reflected critically on teaching practice to implement improvement strategies.
- Implemented instructional plans and organized class to balance instruction, demonstration and working time.
- Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
Education
BA Music Education - BA Music Education
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06-2000
ARCT - Music
RCM
06-1982
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
Currently playing in summerhill orchestra
I'm in my third season with summerhill orchestra, our final concert of Brahms symphony #1 is on May 12.
I was in Etobicoke philharmonic for three years, last concert was with Erica Raum who played Tchaikovsky violin concerto
Interests
Timeline
Itinerant String Instructor
TDSB
01.2011 - Current
Suzuki Violin Teacher
Royal Conservatory of Music
09.1999 - 12.2018
BA Music Education - BA Music Education
University of Toronto
ARCT - Music
RCM
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