Elise Schemmel Shapiro
Reliable, dedicated music educator and substitute teacher with experience teaching in a range of settings, from classrooms, to groups, to private instruction. Skilled in engaging students using structured routines and play-based activities in enrichment curriculum. Wide availability during summer.
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Reliable, dedicated music educator and substitute teacher with experience teaching in a range of settings, from classrooms, to groups, to private instruction. Skilled in engaging students using structured routines and play-based activities in enrichment curriculum. Wide availability during summer.
Experiencia
Music Lesson Instructor at Live Oak School, Alta Vista Elementary School, and Artis School of Music (2025-09 – Present)
Instruct guitar, piano, ukulele, and drums to students kindergarten through fourth grade
- Instruct guitar, piano, ukulele, and drums to students kindergarten through fourth grade at Live Oak School, Alta Vista Elementary School, and Artis School of Music
- Construct detailed lesson summaries and plans
- Teach in multiple settings including 1-1, classroom, and group lesson settings
- Teach using various movement and action-based activities
- Regularly communicate with families and staff about student progress
Summer Camp Band Instructor at School of Rock Palo Alto (2023-06 – 2023-08)
Led small-group music instruction and prepared students for performance
- Led small-group music instruction
- Successfully managed time transitioning between band/individual instrument instruction
- Prepared students for performance within a week
Freelance Guitar Instructor at Self-Employed (2024-11 – Present)
Instruct individual guitar lessons and develop curriculum
- Instruct individual guitar lessons
- Develop curriculum trajectories based on specific interest of student
Substitute Teacher at Synergy School and Live Oak School (2025-09 – Present)
Deliver various lessons in multiple subjects and maintain learning environment
- Thoughtfully deliver various lessons in multiple subjects, including, SEL, science, humanities, and spelling
- Set classroom expectations and maintain focused learning environment
- Ensure clarity of instruction and provide individual assistance when needed
Educación
Bachelor's – Mount Holyoke College (2025-05)
High School Diploma – Ruth Asawa School of The Arts (2021-06)
