Christopher Marsala Email & Phone Number

United States

Ledyard Center, Connecticut, United States

Old Saybrook, Connecticut, United States

Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut, United States

Teach and provide coverage for all grade levels (ECP through 4th Grade) in all subject/content areas. Spearhead instructional technologies (i.e. Google Classroom, Seesaw) for both in-person students and remote/distance learners. Engage in rapport building with students and restorative behavioral practices.

Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut, United States

Successfully completed student teaching residency through University of Bridgeport's Graduate Teacher Preparation Program. Spearheaded a full 8 week takeover of elementary General Music classes for ECP/PreK through 4th Grade. Synchronized successful hybrid student learning with students attending class both in person and distance/remote learning via Google Meet and Seesaw platforms.

Stratford, Connecticut, United States

Taught students from early childhood to adolescence (ages 3-17) musical skills for healthy, correct singing and proper piano playing. Developed students' musical skills in the following areas: pitch discrimination, audiation, improvisation, performer/"stage" presence & confidence, breath management (for singing), fingerings (for piano), and other relevant areas. Implemented teaching methods with strong influence from Gordon, Kodály, and conversational solfège.

Old Saybrook, Connecticut

*Developed an Urban/Street Art curriculum for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.

Bridgeport, Connecticut

● Clearly and consistently communicate and uphold school rules, values, and expectations in and out of the classroom● Set an urgent, respectful, and positive tone in the classroom● Build relationships with students that communicate the importance of college success and my belief in their success

Wallingford, Ct

*Compile tax returns and pertinent financial information for accountants*Catalog new and current clients' information (email, phone number, address) via RedTail*Schedule appointments for accountants on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

New Haven, Ct

*Improved customer service restaurant experience by recommending our best Cuban courses*Mediated through multiple roles as server, bartender, and peacekeeper between waitstaff, bar, and kitchen staff*Translated and communicated in Spanish for both coworkers and customers

New Haven, Ct

Branford, Connecticut

*Influenced and inspired customers with outstanding coffee and dazzling service

New Haven, Ct

*Spearheaded daily/weekly social media posts (Facebook, MeetUp) for events including: CT Cuddle Party, Wet Rose Erotica, Tantric Heart-Opening Pujas, and other guest events*Directed at-the-door ticket/financial collection for presenters and Experience Ananda Studio

Virtual; New York City; Seattle

*Oversaw daily Facebook/Twitter statuses, about 30-40 tweets each Month*Trained independently and directly with CEOs Tali and Ophira Edut via Facetime, Zoom, Skype, and phone calls*Pioneered innovative, exciting ideas for social media content, articles, and online presence*Established additional website content by writing sections about astrology/pop culture*Compiled important interviews and took notes for book research/writing

Muhlenberg College

*Encouraged and motivated students in their academic, collegiate writing

Muhlenberg College

*Published and edited 4-5 articles for the monthly Career Center's Newsletter*Instructed students on how to write resumés/cover letters and gave individualized career advice

Virtual

*Developed written pieces on personal romantic and life experience with FindingCupid Founder David Cruz III (BRAVO TV's "Millionaire Matchmaker")

Branford, Connecticut

*Maintained multiple restaurant roles to ensure restaurant efficiency*Worked in a fast-pace environment to ensure customer satisfaction and happiness

Virtual

*Uploaded over 400 YouTube videos pertaining to Music Theory, Vocal Performance, and other collegiate musical studies*Organized videos using a tag system*Maintained on-going communication about organization and infrastructure of the site with founder Justin Belmont

*Tutored Spanish to high school students

Master'S Degree (M.S.), Elementary Education And Teaching

Bfa In Music And Women'S/Gender Studies

Tefl/Tesol Certification, English As A Second Language (Esl/Efl), A