Private Tutor (K-5), Music Instructor, Manager, Entrepreneur
Resume:
Hockessin, DE *****
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Cecilia Kosenkranius
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position where I can utilize my leadership and teaching skills to help students gain proficiency in early Math and Reading.
SUMMARY
Full and part-time positions have demonstrated and refined: written and oral communications, leadership and quick learning skills as well as fluency in Spanish. Positions have required an ability to deal with difficult issues and handling conflict, and have demonstrated an ability to work with people in all walks of life.
EXPERIENCE
utor- 2021-2022
Self Private Tutor K-3- Hockessin, DE
Provide private instruction to improve academic performance, homework help and prepare for academic tests.
Assess student progress throughout tutoring sessions.
Collaborate with student’s parents and teachers to determine student’s needs, develop plans, and assess student progress.
Develop teaching materials such as worksheets, study materials, and quizzes.
Prepare lesson plans according to student’s needs and goals.
2012 to present
Music Teacher - Hockessin, DE
Train and teach children and adults in beginner to upper intermediate piano, theory, and technique
Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and other strategies to ensure that students have a thorough knowledge of the subject.
Evaluate students' assignments and performances.
Organize recitals and prepare students to master individual pieces through effective training.
Instill values such as diligence, determination and focus to help students deal with challenges of difficult pieces and performance.
Key Achievements:
Student received high school merit scholarship in music for class of 2026.
Sodexo dba Hotel duPont Gift Shop and Dupont Barley Mill Gift Shop - Wilmington, DE — General Manager/Buyer 1996-2007
Managed full oversight of multiple retail venues.
Responsible for sourcing and negotiating agreement terms with suppliers.
Buyer for Hotel Dupont and Dupont employee stores. Attended Gift Shows in NY and Atlanta to purchase inventory.
Responsible for merchandising.
Identified target audience preferences and forecasted consumer future trends.
Created sales reports and yearly financial budgets.
Assisted in the opening of new stores (First USA3 Christina, Brandywine Library Cafe), and supported other Sodexo contracts with Vanguard, MBNA, and Longwood Gardens.
Trained all new employees on company policies, procedures and job responsibilities.
Performed annual employee evaluations and disciplinary action reviews as necessary.
Sodexo - Marketing Team - Longwood Gardens 2006-2007
Responsible for communicating expectations regarding business objectives and vision.
Planned and coordinated specific marketing events (i.e. wine festival, firefly)
Successful in meeting deadlines, working in a fast-paced environment, and exhibiting reliability.
Key achievements:
Increased profitability 300% through proper management, creative design, and spearheading new programs to maximize sales.
Team Award - “Defined Audit for Gift Shops” MBNA & Dupont.
Received outstanding audit scores from Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide of 93%-100% year over year.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teac Volunteer - 2015-2018
Willi William Cooke Elementary - Hockessin, DE
Worked with small groups in accelerated Math by facilitating specially designed assignments to help students study concepts in greater detail.
Worked with small groups in accelerated Reading to engage students and help grow understanding of content.
Performed vocabulary and reading tests.
Helped with special events and programs by facilitating activities.
ED EDUCATION
Washington College, Chestertown, MD — Bachelor of Arts
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