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, IL05.2021
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