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.

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

Bachelor's – Mount Holyoke College (2025-05)

High School Diploma – Ruth Asawa School of The Arts (2021-06)