Coral Director

Priscilla Lima Ledesma

**** ********** **** *, ****** Spring MD 20902

240-***-**** *****@********.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscilladelimaledesma/ PROFILE SUMMARY

Dynamic, effective, detail-oriented, and dexterous educator and artist with years of experience and outstanding work performance, delivering and meeting organization targets and deadlines. Seeking to leverage my background and experience to take the next career step as a Music & Arts Educator in recruitment with a highly respected organization focused on teaching to creative enthusiasts of all ages. In-depth knowledge of collaborating with school administration to organize musical and visual art programs for civic functions and school productions, understanding the potentials and skills of each student, and guiding individual students according to their skills. Possess self-initiative and motivational skills that consistently produce positive and productive results. Committed to quality and excellence and providing a safe space for students. CORE COMPETENCIES

Conscious Photography Quality Assurance Quality Systems Music Educator Responsive Teaching Nurturing Creativity Musical Versatility Training and Development Strategic Planning Adobe Creative Suite Friendly and Professional Attitude Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills Art Directing Problem-Solving Personal Creativity Effectiveness Management Aptitude Building Relationships PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Art Educator Sept 2022 - Present

Silver Oaks Cooperative School, Adelphi, Maryland, United States

• Provides developmentally appropriate education in art methods while encouraging creativity and self-expression in students in grades K–6.

• Teaches interesting two- and three-dimensional art activities, including photography, clay pottery making, and painting, to students of all skill levels.

• Observes lessons to make ensuring that students engage in respectful and supportive interactions.

• Helps to shape the curriculum by working with other parents and teachers to keep open, uplifting, and regular lines of communication open with parents, teachers, and kids.

• Assigns and grades projects and examinations; records and reports students' progress. Music Teacher Sep 2022 - Present

Silver Oaks Cooperative School, Adelphi, Maryland, United States

• My numerous interests include singing, teaching appropriate voice techniques, and playing the piano, ukulele, and guitar to accompany others.

• Teaches students music theory and the benefits of playing instruments like the ukulele.

• Maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment in the classroom, as well as engaging students in participatory activities like writing a musical skit with their classmates, has been a priority.

• My guiding principle will always be to support diversity, inclusion, and intercultural education while also working with other parents and teachers to improve the curriculum.

• It has also been essential for our work to establish and sustain honesty, uplift, and constantly communicate with parents, teachers, and students; a band was formed with staff and parents. Creative Director Jan 2009 - Present

STUDIO PRI, United States

• Manages team members and ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Develop marketing strategies to promote products and services.

• Creating concepts as exec photographer for clients intimate portrait services

• Overseeing all aspects of the creative process for a company’s advertising campaigns, including art direction and copywriting Music and Art Teacher June 2004 - Present

Ms. P & Co., Silver Spring, MD

• Teaches music courses ( piano, guitar, vocals and ukulele) to students including tone, tempo, dynamics, and rhythm skills; rehearses and leads students in school and community musical projects.

• Conducts music classes in both 1:1 or group basis remotely and IRL.

• Develops and maintains an effective music educational program for students; schedules daily classes to instruct and rehearse within the assigned time.

• Understands the potential and skills of each student and guides individual students according to their skills.

• Records and Evaluates student performance and provide feedback and assistance to improve their musical skills. Music Teacher Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

Casa Ranch Montessori, Miramar, Florida, United States

• Taught music to children in the age range of 3 to 12 at Casa Ranch, a coeducational Montessori school in Miramar, Florida.

• Through the use of musical instruments, movement, and improved instruction, the habits of mind of creativity, curiosity, empathy, introspection, and resilience were modeled and promoted.

• Actively supported the evaluation plan across Music including formative and summative evaluation to assure maximum student progress.

• Actively participated in ongoing dialogue about liberating education that works to change the status quo of the larger community.

• Worked as a team in constant communication with other teachers to coordinate events. In-House Photographer May 2019 - April 2020

Voice of America, Washington DC

• Knowledge of digital video capture and continuous lighting techniques (video editing is a plus).

• Executed each shoot with accurate photographic understanding, provided sharp focus, corrected framing, exposure, and white balance.

• Covered post-production duties on each in-house shoot, processed and retouched for final asset delivery.

• Ability to follow creative art direction and guidelines. made sure each product is cleaned and styled accordingly.

• Provided additional image requirements such as light/focus fills & background plates. Music Instructor Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

School of Rock Vienna, Silver Spring

• Gave pupils access to a professional, and well-organized setting.

• Conducted every lesson plan, musical creativity exercise, and developmental building for each student.

• Made sure that each student succeeded in the piano, guitar, and voice sections.

• Aided the operations director; executed additional tasks expertly and successfully as needed.

• Developed curriculum and weekly lesson plans for an after-school music program aimed at inspiring and empowering youth through the arts.

Freelance Photographer March 2009 - Oct 2014

Brightest Young Things, Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Responsible for photographing, printing photos, accounting, and customer service.

• Provide customer services to clients regarding scheduling appointments and photo shoots.

• Order supplies and maintain inventory for office and photographic needs.

• Process photos, edit and retouch images and restore photos using Adobe Photo programs.

• Set up equipment at the venue and capture moments at class reunions, weddings, parties, etc. Art Director Sept 2012 - 2014

Shop Cool Pix, Brooklyn, New York

• Worked with other members of the art department to evaluate vintage shopping brand needs, developed project strategies, and created visual elements for ad campaigns.

• Set goals, provided updates, received feedback and presented the final campaign for their virtual Etsy catalogue.

• Conducted research to better understand brand objectives, target markets, and industry trends.

• Established budgets and timelines and delivered the finished campaign within those parameters.

• Performed other duties as required timely.

Multilingual Customer Service Associate July 2006 - Feb 2009 Ratner Companies, Vienna, VA

• Confirmed customers' language preferences as you assist them; addressed queries, complaints, and recommendations furnished by customers.

• Redirected customers to the pertinent department, if needed.

• Deferred to management in instances of uncertainty. monitored call and mail histories to ensure that all customers were assisted.

• Processed exchanges and refunds in ways congruent with our policies.

• Provided customers with details of supplementary products or services that may suit their needs. Photo Editor & Production Assistant Jan 2005 - June 2005 Sarah Silver Photography, New York City, NY

• Applied extensive lighting and editing techniques to photographs.

• Helped with customer services and office errands while maintaining office cleanliness.

• Engaged with clients, suppliers, and internal employees.

• Ordered office supplies and managed incoming and outgoing deliveries.

• Helped with administrative tasks; answered and forwarded incoming calls on several lines. EDUCATION

Corcoran College of Art + Design 2007

BA: Fine Art Photography

Parsons School of Design - The New School 2005

Internship Certificate from New School University NYC Program Led by John Tomlinson Montgomery College 2003

Certificate in Digital Photography

Certificate in Portraiture

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Glen Haven Elementary Sept 2017 - March 2020

Children

Helping teachers and students during special events Professional Development Consultant Sept 2018 - Jan 2020 A Wider Circle

Economic Empowerment

Guided people going into the workforce with what to wear PUBLICATIONS

Contributing Photographer and Videographer Sept 1, 2012 Shop Cool Pix

Producing still and motion pictures for catalog and fashion stories for the site Contributing Photographer/Writer for BYT June 1, 2009 Brightestyoungthings.com

Photographer and photo editor for most of the content containing Concerts, Round-A-Bouts, Exhibits & Parties LANGUAGES

Portuguese

Native or bilingual proficiency

Spanish

Full professional proficiency

English

Full professional proficiency

HONORS & AWARDS

2017 Couple's Choice Award Jan 2017

Wedding Wire

REFERENCES

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