Sara Crismariu
Wauconda,IL
Summary
Talented Piano Teacher with considerable experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Particularly talented at teaching children and younger students. Eagerly introduced various musical styles to maintain student interest. Applied effective teaching techniques to instruct students on music theory and provide a solid foundation for learning.
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Lidia's Shades, Sara excels in sewing machine operation and fostering a positive learning process. Her background spans from crafting exquisite garments to nurturing musical talents and engaging in journalistic rigor, consistently exceeding expectations with a keen eye for detail and creative lesson plan development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Drapery Seamstress
Lidia's Shades
08.2024 - Current
- Completed orders from across the United States
- Successfully completed over 100 pieces of window treatment, ranging from functional and stationary panels, to roman flats of all kinds
- Demonstrated proper textile handling and care related to cleaning, pressing and steaming.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.
- Completed orders
Piano Teacher
Academy of Performing Arts
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared over 30 piano students for showcase performances.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Engaged students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Worked with children of varying ages
Piano Teacher
Self-employeed
06.2019 - Current
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
- Engaged students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Conducted individual music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
Journalist Intern
Operantion Mobalization
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted interviews with interviewees from across the globe
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
Cashier
Chipotle
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Addressed over 30 customer needs a day and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Trinity International University
Deerfield, ILSkills
- Advanced music theory
- Positive learning process
- Piano training
- Lesson plan development
- Romanian proficiency
- Deadline management
- Appointment scheduling
- Story pitching
- Measuring accuracy
- Sewing machine operation
- Costume design
Languages
French
Elementary
Romanian
Professional Working
Timeline
Drapery Seamstress
Lidia's Shades
08.2024 - Current
Piano Teacher
Academy of Performing Arts
02.2024 - Current
Journalist Intern
Operantion Mobalization
08.2023 - 12.2023
Cashier
Chipotle
05.2021 - 12.2021
Piano Teacher
Self-employeed
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Trinity International University
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