Olga Koshelenko
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Passionate music teacher committed to instilling a love of music as well as music history, instrument techniques, and performance experience to students of all levels. Possesses exceptional skills in building performing groups and ensembles to demonstrate growth in proficiency. Trained in various international workshops in Austria, Germany, Russia, and Ukraine.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
Rahn Schulen Kairo
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Established positive learning environment through consistent classroom management techniques and clear expectations for behavior and achievement.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Coached students to play various songs and jingles on piano, guitar, mandolin, percussion instruments.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate groups up to 30 students about fundamentals and history of music.
Instrumental Music Teacher
Music School N7
09.2012 - 07.2020
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Increased student participation in school performances by creating engaging programs showcasing their musical achievements.
- Organized and directed various ensembles, enhancing teamwork and collaboration skills among students.
- Inspired lifelong appreciation of music in students by fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through engaging lessons tailored to individual needs and interests.
Education
Master of German Philology - German language and literature
Zaporizhzhia National University
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine12.2020
Master of Arts - Music Education
Kharkiv National University of Arts
Kharkiv, Ukraine07.2012
Skills
- Proficient in guitar and mandolin
- Individualized Instruction Strategies
- Student Motivation Techniques
- Strong music theory knowledge
- Group teaching experience
- Music history understanding
- Performance assessment abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Classroom Management
Certification
- GIOCOSO International Summer School for Plucking Instruments, Lieboch Austria - Certificate of participation- 2018
- BIZ Ukraine All-Ukrainian Seminar “Choral and Dance Creativity for German Organizations”, Chernihiv Ukraine - Certificate of participation - 2018
- International Music festival "Accords of Khortiza", Zaporizhzhia Ukraine - Certificate for the best accompaniment of a student during a performance - 2019
Languages
English
Professional Working
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Volunteering
- German center “Wiedergeburt”, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, German Instructor - Teaching German for children and adults; in groups and individually, Organization of fests and concerts, camps, seminars, workshops - 2018-2020
- Folk orchestra LTD “Motor Sich”, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Musician - Musical accompaniment by the folk music group., Performances at various folk festivals - 2013-2020
Timeline
Music Teacher
Rahn Schulen Kairo
01.2020 - 01.2024
Instrumental Music Teacher
Music School N7
09.2012 - 07.2020
Master of German Philology - German language and literature
Zaporizhzhia National University
Master of Arts - Music Education
Kharkiv National University of Arts
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