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Erica Gallermo

Palos Hills

Summary

Classically-trained piano accompanist and former TESOL teacher with 5+ years of restaurant tableside service experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Piano Accompanist

Faith United Presbyterian Church
Tinley Park, IL
10.2024 - Current
  • Accompanied vocalists and instrumentalists in rehearsals and performances, enhancing musical interpretation.
  • Adapted musical arrangements to suit performers' needs, improving overall performance quality.
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.
  • Increased audience engagement by delivering expressive performances that captured the emotional intent of each piece.

Choir Accompanist

Hinsdale South High School
Darien, IL
08.2024 - Current
  • Collaborates with the head choir director to plan productive rehearsals
  • Runs sectionals with individual voice parts
  • Offers creative feedback regarding artistic and performative choices
  • Aids in running extracurricular acapella rehearsals

Restaurant Server

Burr Ridge Senior Living
Burr Ridge, IL
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Working alongside team members to ensure each dining period is operated smoothly and efficiently.
  • Preparing the dining area and serving line to ensure food is distributed and served in a clean and sanitary environment.
  • Communicating thoroughly and clearly with residents to ensure a comfortable and satisfactory dining experience.

English Teacher

Herald School
Gunpo, South Korea
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Conducted English speaking and writing classes for non-English native students from 1st-9th grade.
  • Produced and administered quarterly written and speaking assessments for all classes.
  • Prepared extracurricular activities and assignments for all classes.

Restaurant Server

Kochi Sushi
Normal, IL
08.2017 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Managed multiple tables during peak hours, maintaining efficiency and attention to detail.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly, enhancing overall customer satisfaction rates.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.

Education

B.M. - Keyboard Performance

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05.2021

TESOL Certificate - undefined

International Open Academy
01.2021

Skills

  • Proficient improvisatory skills
  • Sight-reading
  • TESOL-Certified
  • POS system operation
  • 2 years of professional teaching experience
  • Tableside service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft excel

Timeline

Piano Accompanist

Faith United Presbyterian Church
10.2024 - Current

Choir Accompanist

Hinsdale South High School
08.2024 - Current

Restaurant Server

Burr Ridge Senior Living
07.2023 - 08.2024

English Teacher

Herald School
09.2021 - 05.2023

Restaurant Server

Kochi Sushi
08.2017 - 05.2021

TESOL Certificate - undefined

International Open Academy

B.M. - Keyboard Performance

Illinois State University
Erica Gallermo