Hannah Katz
Teacher/Musician
Berlin
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a rich background in arts education and administration, notably at MetroWest Opera. Excelled in roles requiring teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills. Proven ability in piano instruction and opera singing, enhancing student engagement and motivation. Proficient in multiple languages, underscoring a commitment to diverse communication and cultural understanding.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Gabbai
Oranienberger Strasse Synagogue
03.2024 - Current
- Assist the Rabbi during the service by providing support, calling up members of the congregation for Aliyahs
- Ensuring the safe handling of the Torah
- Help organize and facilitate events for the Synagogue's MAROM chapter of young adults ages 18-35
Substitute Arts Department Teacher
The Carroll School
09.2014 - 06.2018
- The Carroll School is a school for children with language-based learning difficulties, z.B. Dyslexia
- Filled in for teachers of the following subjects: Music, Art, Movement/Dance, Gym, Library
- Worked alongside Arts Department teachers in an assistant teacher capacity
- Collaborated with fellow educators to design interdisciplinary lessons, promoting well-rounded learning experiences.
- Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Horseback Riding Instructor and Counselor
Camp Wa-klo For Girls
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Taught horseback riding to riders in small groups of two to four campers (ages 9-16)
- Provided thorough instruction on proper riding form, equipment usage, and horse handling techniques.
- Providing care for the horses, such as feeding, cleaning, health checks and socialization
Administrative Director
MetroWest Opera (now MassOpera)
11.2012 - 06.2018
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw potential artist's resumes
- Organized and facilitated the search for potential artists for backstage and offstage
- Minute-taking for all meetings
- Organized Outreach Events
Piano Instructor
Myself
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
Assistant Musical Director
The Carroll School Lower and Middle School
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Helped run rehearsals for both Lower School and Middle School annual musical productions
- Supported student actors
- Co-conducted auditions to identify talented performers who would best fit the needs of upcoming productions.
- Helped identify individual needs of the students through the preparation process
- Assisted in marketing efforts by collaborating on promotional materials, including press releases, social media content, and print advertisements.
Assistant Stage Manager and Chorus Member
MetroWest Opera (Now MassOpera)
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Production of La Femme Boheme, an all-female production of the Puccini opera La Boheme
- Oversaw the distribution of musical scores and other materials to cast members for optimal preparation time before rehearsals began.
- Scheduled and organized rehearsals, prop management and set building
- Soprano member of Chorus
Stage Manager
MetroWest Opera (now MassOpera)
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Stage Manager for the Opera Little Women, composed by Mark Adamo
- Provided strong leadership under high-pressure situations while prioritizing the well-being of all team members involved.
- Facilitated all rehearsal and performance scheduling
- Acted as liaison between artists and staff
- In charge of all backstage operations, including costumes, stage directions, curtain operations and troubleshooting any potential problems
- Organized outreach event at Louisa May Alcott's home
Development Intern
The Metropolitan Opera
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Assisted in grant writing for successful project funding, contributing to the organization''s growth.
- Supported program management by creating reports that tracked progress towards key objectives.
Intern
Boston Lyric Opera
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Organized incoming singer's resumes for auditions and opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music And General Studies
Boston University
Boston, MA USA 09.2024 - 03.2018
Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Teamwork and Collaboration
Flexible and Adaptable
Time Management
Dependable and Responsible
Organization and Time Management
Verbal Communication
Student Engagement
Student Tutoring
Group Instruction
Classroom Management
Classroom Organization
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Italian
Beginner (A1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Hebrew
Beginner (A1)
Opera and Choir Singer
Trained since high school as an operatic lyric soprano. I have participated in young artist programs and performed throughout the Boston area, as well as internationally in Italy (Florence and Puglia) and France (Perigueux) in concerts and full-stage productions.
Currently performs as a soprano member of the Hebrew Choir of Berlin as well as Chor LeuKulam, both based in Berlin.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Music And General Studies
Boston University
09.2024 - 03.2018
Gabbai
Oranienberger Strasse Synagogue
03.2024 - Current
Horseback Riding Instructor and Counselor
Camp Wa-klo For Girls
06.2021 - 08.2021
Piano Instructor
Myself
05.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Stage Manager and Chorus Member
MetroWest Opera (Now MassOpera)
03.2017 - 06.2017
Stage Manager
MetroWest Opera (now MassOpera)
09.2015 - 02.2016
Assistant Musical Director
The Carroll School Lower and Middle School
01.2015 - 05.2018
Substitute Arts Department Teacher
The Carroll School
09.2014 - 06.2018
Administrative Director
MetroWest Opera (now MassOpera)
11.2012 - 06.2018
Development Intern
The Metropolitan Opera
09.2008 - 06.2009
Intern
Boston Lyric Opera
09.2006 - 06.2008
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